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Midwest Ag Law Privacy Policy

Midwest Ag Law respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have. We prominently link to this Policy in our website footer and near any consent language on our web forms (including SMS consent checkboxes).

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1) Scope

This Policy applies to information collected through our website (midwestag.law), client intake forms, scheduling tools, payment portals, email and SMS/text messaging, and other online services we operate. It does not replace confidentiality obligations owed to clients under professional responsibility rules.

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2) Information We Collect

  • Contact & Identifiers: name, email, phone number, mailing address, IP address, device identifiers.

  • Client/Matter Information: details you provide about your legal needs, uploaded documents, preferences, communication history.

  • Scheduling & Communications: appointment dates/times, call notes, emails, SMS/text messages (including message content, time, delivery status).

  • Payment & Transaction Data: amounts paid, invoice/receipt details, limited billing metadata (card details are processed by our payment processor; we do not store full card numbers).

  • Technical Data: log files, device/browser type, pages visited, referring pages, and cookie data (see Cookies below).

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3) How We Use Personal Information

  • Provide and improve our legal services and customer support.

  • Schedule appointments, send confirmations/reminders, and deliver matter status updates.

  • Send transactional notifications (e.g., document e-signature links, payment receipts).

  • Verify identity, prevent fraud, maintain security, and comply with law/ethics rules.

  • Operate, analyze, and improve our website and workflows (including analytics).

  • Communicate with you about your matter consistent with your preferences and consents.

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4) SMS/Text Messaging Program

  • Program purpose: appointment scheduling/confirmations, reminders, intake/document links, matter status updates, and payment confirmations related to services you request.

  • Opt-in: You may opt in by checking an unchecked consent box during scheduling/intake, via our engagement agreement, or by texting an opt-in keyword and confirming (double opt-in).

  • Opt-out: Reply STOP to end. You may also contact us to opt out.

  • Help: Reply HELP for help or call 816-692-4529.

  • Frequency & rates: Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

  • Delivery: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

  • No third-party sharing of SMS consent: SMS consent is not shared with third parties.

  • No marketing without consent: We do not send marketing texts without your prior express consent, and you may opt out at any time.

  • All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

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5) How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as follows:

  • Service Providers: trusted vendors who process data for us (e.g., hosting, messaging platforms, e-signature, scheduling, payment processing, analytics) under contracts that restrict use to our instructions. We do not share SMS consent with third parties.

  • Legal/Compliance: to comply with law, court orders, bar rules, or to protect rights, safety, and security.

  • Business Transfers: if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or similar event, information may transfer subject to this Policy.
    We do not disclose client confidential information except as permitted by you, applicable law, or professional responsibility rules.

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6) Cookies & Analytics

We use first- and third-party cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and understand usage. You can control cookies via your browser settings; disabling some cookies may impact site functionality.

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7) Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide services, meet legal/ethical obligations (including attorney record-keeping), resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by record type and jurisdiction.

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8) Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No system is perfectly secure; please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

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9) Your Privacy Choices & Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., CA/CO/CT/UT/VA and similar laws), you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, portability, and to limit certain uses. These rights may be subject to legal/ethical exceptions (e.g., legal privilege, record-keeping rules). To exercise rights, contact us using the information below.

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10) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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11) Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

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12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.

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13) Contact Us

Midwest Ag Law
Phone: 816-692-4529
Email: info@midwestag.law

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