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Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
Privacy Policy for Merkel & Conner
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
At Merkel & Conner, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our legal services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
Personal Information You Provide:
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Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details submitted through forms
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Information you share when scheduling a consultation or contacting us
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Any additional information you voluntarily provide
Automatically Collected Information:
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IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see below for more details)
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Data from third-party analytics tools (e.g., website traffic patterns)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
✔️ Respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
✔️ Schedule consultations and communicate with you
✔️ Improve our website’s functionality and user experience
✔️ Comply with legal obligations and protect our firm’s legal rights
✔️ Send occasional informational emails, if you opt-in
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyze website traffic and performance
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Enhance site functionality
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some website features may not function properly without cookies.
Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or use third-party services (e.g., Google Maps, embedded videos, appointment schedulers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
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Request deletion of your personal data (unless required for legal or contractual reasons)
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Compliance with Oregon & U.S. Privacy Laws
Merkel & Conner complies with all applicable state and federal privacy regulations, including:
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The Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act (ORS 646A.600 - 646A.628)
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Relevant data security requirements under Oregon law
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Federal privacy standards, including those applicable to legal professionals
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
Merkel & Conner
2121 SW 4th Ave Suite 303, Portland, OR 97201
📞 (503) 222-0056
community@merkelandconner.com
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
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