Data Use Policy

Last updated: [Month, Year]

Purpose of This Policy

As a firm that regularly advises clients on data governance and protection, Crabapple Legal, PC holds its own data practices to the same standard. This Data Use Policy describes how we handle information submitted through this website or in connection with a prospective or existing engagement, alongside the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

Categories of Data We Process

• Website visitor data: technical and usage data collected automatically when you browse this Site.
• Prospective client data: information you share when requesting a consultation, including your name, contact details, and a general description of your legal matter.
• Client data: information shared with us during an active engagement, governed separately by the terms of your engagement agreement and applicable rules of professional conduct.

How We Use This Data

We use the data described above to respond to inquiries, evaluate potential engagements, deliver legal services to existing clients, and meet our own recordkeeping and compliance obligations.

Data Sharing and Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as hosting, email, and practice management providers. These providers are only permitted to use data as needed to provide services to us, and we do not sell data to third parties.

Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No system can guarantee absolute security, so we encourage you to avoid sending highly sensitive information through unsecured channels, including this website’s contact form.

Data Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy and to meet our professional and legal recordkeeping obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Choices

You may request more information about the data we hold about you, or ask us to correct or delete it where applicable law permits, by contacting us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Use Policy as our practices evolve. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent revision.

Contact Us

Questions about this Data Use Policy can be directed to info@crabapple.legal or (678) 261-4000.