Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Calls and Texting

Effective Date: August 15, 2025

At Harmening Law, LLC, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we handle and safeguard the information you provide when contacting us through calls, text messages, or any other communication channels.

By engaging with us through phone calls or text messages, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you contact Harmening Law, LLC through calls or text messages, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, phone number, email address, and other information you voluntarily provide to us during the course of communication.

  • Communication Records: We may maintain records of your calls or text messages with us, including the content of messages and calls, timestamps, and any responses provided.

  • Device Information: When communicating via text, we may collect metadata associated with your device, such as IP address, device type, and operating system version.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected through calls and text messages may be used for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries, questions, or requests for legal services.

  • To provide updates and communicate about ongoing legal matters or services.

  • To verify your identity or resolve any issues that may arise during communication.

  • For internal purposes, including improving our services and communication methods.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for regulatory or legal purposes.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. We use secure communication methods to protect the privacy of your personal and sensitive data. However, please note that no method of electronic communication is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security.

4. Sharing of Information

We will not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide legal services, comply with the law, or as otherwise stated in this policy. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist with our operations, such as cloud storage, communications tools, or other technical services, may have access to certain information as part of their services. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data.

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose information as required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Harmening Law, LLC, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving future text messages from us at any time by responding with "STOP" or by contacting us directly at [Insert Contact Information].

  • Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we have on file and request corrections if the information is inaccurate.

  • Data Retention: We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. California Residents (CCPA Rights)

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we have collected about you.

  • Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).

  • Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell personal data).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Harmening Law, LLC
211 W Wacker Drive, Suite 200B, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 708-334-6874
Email: elise@harmeninglawllc.com

NOTE: By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Harmening Law, LLC. This includes SMS messages for conversations (external). Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at https://www.harmeninglawllc.com/privacy-policy. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.