Effective Date: 6/5/2025
At The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website, https://texascustodylawyer.net. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
1. Who We Are
We are a Texas-based law firm providing legal representation and educational content related to divorce, child custody, CPS investigations, and other family law matters. Our website address is: https://texascustodylawyer.net
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect:
- Your name, email, and comment content
- Your IP address and browser user agent (for spam filtering)
- A hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. Their privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) may be publicly visible.
Contact Forms & Consultation Requests
When you fill out a contact or consultation form, we collect:
- Your name, email, phone number, and message
- This data helps us respond to your legal inquiry and is stored securely in our CRM or email platform
We do not share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, we recommend removing EXIF GPS location data. Visitors may be able to download and extract embedded location data.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience:
- If you leave a comment, cookies may save your name, email, and website for future comments (expires after 1 year).
- Login and display preference cookies may be stored when you access secure areas or user accounts (if enabled).
- Editing or publishing an article creates a temporary cookie that expires after 1 day.
You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings.
3. Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded videos, social media content, maps, or legal tools. This content behaves just like visiting those third-party sites directly. They may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction—especially if you’re logged into that service.
4. Analytics and Tracking Tools
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic
- Meta Pixel (Facebook) – to track the effectiveness of ad campaigns
- Email marketing software – to communicate with users who opt in
These tools may collect anonymized or pseudonymized data, including IP addresses, device types, browser info, and referral sources.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. Your information may be shared with:
- Website hosting and security providers
- CRM and email service platforms (for follow-up on legal consultations)
- Legal authorities if required for compliance with law enforcement or court orders
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email for verification.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
- If user registration is available, user profile data is stored until the account is deleted.
- Consultation and form submissions may be archived for recordkeeping in accordance with legal retention requirements.
7. Your Data Rights
If you have submitted data through this website, you may:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we delete your data (unless retention is required for legal, administrative, or security purposes)
To make a request, email us at: [insert contact email]
8. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection (e.g., Akismet)
- Data may be stored on secure servers in the U.S. via third-party service providers
9. Security Measures
We use SSL encryption, secure data storage practices, and access controls to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC
3707 Cypress Creek Pkwy Ste 400
Houston, TX 77068
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (281) 810-9760
🌐 Website: https://texascustodylawyer.net
