Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7/20/2025

Introduction
Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our legal or non-legal services. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information if services are purchased.

• Business Information: Information related to your business, such as entity name, formation type, trademark information, or domain registration details.

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and other technical data.

• Communication Records: Emails, messages, or other communications you send.

• Sensitive Data (if applicable): We do not intentionally collect sensitive data such as racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health status, or biometric data. If any such data is provided, it will only be used with your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Provide and deliver legal and non-legal (ancillary) services

• Communicate with you about services, account updates, or inquiries

• Improve our website, services, and user experience

• Maintain internal records for business and legal compliance

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional ethical rules

Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist with hosting, invoicing, payment processing, or other operations

• Government agencies or regulators when legally required

• Other parties with your consent or as needed to provide the services you request

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Analyze how visitors use the site

• Improve website speed, security, and functionality

• Remember your preferences for future visits
  You may adjust browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect functionality.

Your Privacy Rights Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
As a Texas resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Know: Confirm whether your personal data is being processed and access that data

• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data you provided or we collected

• Right to Opt Out: Decline targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling with significant legal effects

• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be treated unfairly for exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

You may exercise your privacy rights by contacting us through the phone number, email address or contact form provided on our website. We will respond within 45 days. This period may be extended once by up to an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary, and you will be notified of the extension within the original 45-day period.

Appeal Process

If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal. Appeals will be reviewed and responded to within 60 days. If your appeal is denied, you may contact the Texas Attorney General to file a complaint.

Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal or ethical obligations under Texas law.

Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check periodically for changes.

Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge
Phone: 432-234-1254
Mailing Address: 420 Edwards Blvd, Big Spring, TX 79720
Website: jeffreyrutledgelaw.com

Special Disclosures Regarding Legal and Non-Legal Services
Legal services offered through this site are provided by a licensed Texas attorney and are governed by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Ancillary services—such as website creation, branding, or logo design—are non-legal business services and are not protected by attorney-client privilege or subject to legal confidentiality rules.