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Introduction
Timber Wildfire Attorneys (“Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you:
- Visit our website (the “Website”)
- Submit a contact or case evaluation form
- Call, text, or email us
- Otherwise communicate with us
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with:
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
- Applicable California Business & Professions Code provisions
- Other applicable state and federal privacy laws
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Website and related digital communications.
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No Attorney-Client Relationship
Submitting information through our Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a signed written agreement.
Please do not submit confidential or time-sensitive information until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
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Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Property address
- Information about wildfire damage
- Insurance information
- Information about potential claims
- Documents you upload
- Communications with our Firm
- Any other information you choose to provide
This includes information submitted through contact forms, case evaluation forms, chat features, or SMS communications.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring and exit pages
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Clickstream data
- Approximate geographic location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
C. Sensitive Personal Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless voluntarily provided in connection with a potential legal matter. Sensitive information may include:
- Financial information
- Insurance claim data
- Government identification numbers (if later required for representation)
- Information related to property damage
Sensitive personal information is used only as reasonably necessary to evaluate or pursue legal claims.
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How We Use Information
We use personal information for legitimate business and legal purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries
- Evaluating wildfire-related claims
- Communicating about potential representation
- Providing legal services (if retained)
- Improving Website functionality
- Preventing fraud or misuse
- Complying with legal obligations
- Internal business operations
- Recordkeeping and case management
We do not:
- Sell personal information
- Share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
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Cookies and Tracing Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand website usage
- Analyze traffic patterns
- Improve performance
- Enhance user experience
- Measure marketing effectiveness
We may use third-party analytics providers such as Google Analytics or similar services.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain Website functionality may be affected.
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Text Messaging and Communications
If you provide your phone number, you consent to being contacted via phone call, email, or SMS text message regarding your inquiry.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- You may opt out of SMS communications by replying “STOP.”
- Consent to receive communications is not a condition of hiring our Firm.
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Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers (website hosting, intake software, CRM platforms)
- Cloud storage providers
- IT service providers
- Investigators or experts (if you retain us)
- Courts or opposing counsel as required in litigation
- Government authorities if required by law
All service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard personal information.
We do not sell personal information.
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Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary:
- To evaluate potential claims
- To provide legal services
- To comply with legal and ethical obligations
- To resolve disputes
- To enforce agreements
Legal files may be retained in accordance with California ethical and professional requirements.
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Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
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California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
Right to Know
You may request:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Specific pieces of personal information collected
- Categories of sources
- Business purpose for collection
- Categories of third parties receiving information
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions (including legal compliance and ongoing matters).
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
You may request limits on our use of sensitive personal information, subject to legal and ethical obligations.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights, contact:
Timber Wildfire Attorneys
428 J Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(530) 510-3489
chris@timberwildfireattorneys.com
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.
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“Do Not Track” Signals
Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
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Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external websites.
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Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
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Contact Information
Timber Wildfire Attorneys
428 J Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(530) 510-3489
chris@timberwildfireattorneys.com