Privacy Policy

Introduction

DENNIS W. FOX & ASSOCIATES LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our legal services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out forms on our website
• Contact us via phone, email, or mail
• Schedule a consultation
• Engage our legal services
• Subscribe to our communications

This information may include:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Date of birth and Social Security number
• Medical information and health records
• Financial information, including income and assets
• Employment history and work records
• Information about your disability or condition
• Any other information you provide to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Legal Services: To provide, maintain, and improve our legal representation, including evaluating claims, filing applications, preparing cases, and representing you in hearings and appeals
• Communication: To communicate with you about your case, appointments, and other matters related to our services
• Information Sharing: To share information with government agencies, medical providers, and other third parties as necessary to pursue your claim
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our online presence
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
• Marketing: With your consent, to send you information about our services that may be of interest

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

For Legal Representation

In the course of representing you, we may share your information with:

• Social Security Administration
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• State disability agencies
• Administrative Law Judges
• Courts and appellate bodies
• Medical providers and experts
• Vocational experts

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• IT and hosting providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Medical record retrieval services
• Billing and payment processors

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal process.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure servers and databases
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide legal services to you
• Comply with legal and ethical obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Meet applicable statutes of limitations

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected and disclosed
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Attorney-Client Privilege

Communications between you and our firm in the course of legal representation may be protected by attorney-client privilege. This Privacy Policy does not waive any applicable privileges or protections.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

DENNIS W. FOX & ASSOCIATES LLC
211 North Broadway, Suite 2400
St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Phone: +1 (314) 393-0707
Email: help@dennis-fox-associates.com