PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 18, 2024

Welcome to TexanWillsandTrusts.com (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from you to provide and improve our services:

  • Personal Information:
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Address
    • Email address
    • Names of children
    • Names of agents
  • Non-Personal Information:
    • IP address
    • Browser type
    • Device information
    • Website usage data (collected via cookies)

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following methods:

  • Webforms: Information is provided directly by you when you fill out our webforms to create documents.
  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect data on website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze how you use our site and improve our services. These may include session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted).

3. Use of Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • User Experience: To save your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.
  • Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns through services like Google Analytics.
  • Functional Purposes: To enable core functionalities of the site.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We employ third-party services to assist in providing our services and improving our website:

  • Microsoft 365: For document creation and data storage.
  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
  • Stripe and PayPal: For secure payment processing.
  • SiteLock: For website security, including scanning for vulnerabilities and protecting against cyber threats.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information. However, TexLaw Technologies, LLC, doing business as TexanWillsandTrusts.com, is the only entity that accesses and uses the collected data. We do not send any personal information to outside companies or contractors for the preparation of our services.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, including:

  • Document Preparation: To generate and populate your estate planning documents.
  • Communication: To contact you regarding your documents, respond to inquiries, and provide updates.
  • Website Improvement: To understand how users interact with our website and improve functionality.
  • Marketing: With your consent, to send you promotional materials and updates.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: To facilitate document preparation, payment processing, and website analytics.
  • Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others.

TexLaw Technologies, LLC, doing business as TexanWillsandTrusts.com, is the sole entity that accesses and processes your data for the services we provide.

7. User Rights and Control

You have rights concerning your data, including:

  • Access: You can request a copy of your personal data we hold.
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: You can request to restrict the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address] or [your phone number].

8. Opt-Out Options

You can opt-out of certain uses of your data:

  • Marketing Communications: Use the unsubscribe link in our emails to stop receiving promotional messages.
  • Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies.

9. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • SSL Certificate: We use SSL encryption to protect data transmitted between your device and our servers.
  • Data Encryption: Protecting sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Secure Servers: Storing data on secure servers with restricted access.
  • SiteLock: Utilizing SiteLock’s security services to scan for vulnerabilities and protect against cyber threats.
  • Regular Security Audits: Conducting regular reviews and updates of our security practices.

10. Compliance with Laws

We comply with relevant data protection laws, including:

  • GDPR: For users in the European Union.
  • CCPA: For users in California.

11. Intended Users: Texas Residents Only

TexanWillsandTrusts.com is intended for use by residents of Texas only. If you are not a resident of Texas, you should not use our services or make a purchase. Our products are designed to comply with Texas state laws and may not be suitable for individuals residing outside of Texas.

12. Minors

Our website is not intended for use by minors under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered information from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: Austin@TexanWillsandTrusts.com

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or contacting you directly. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.