Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Melissa L. McLaughlin, doing business as McLaughlin Estate Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website, mclaughlinestatelaw.com, to provide information about our legal services.

You can contact us at:
📍 McLaughlin Estate Law
📧 melissa@mclaughlinestatelaw.com

2. Information We Collect

When you submit the contact form on our website, we collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information you include in your message

We may also collect limited technical information (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited) through standard web logs or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

  • Respond to your inquiry or request for legal services

  • Communicate with you regarding potential or existing representation

  • Maintain business and legal records as required by law and professional ethics

  • Improve the functionality and security of our website

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website or email systems (and who are required to keep your information secure), and

  • Government authorities or other parties when required by law, subpoena, or ethical obligations.

We do not disclose personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law and professional obligations.

6. Your Rights Under Virginia Law

If the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) applies to our activities, Virginia residents have the right to:

  • Confirm whether we process your personal data

  • Access and obtain a copy of that data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion of personal data

  • Opt out of the sale or use of personal data for targeted advertising (we do not engage in these activities)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at melissa@mclaughlinestatelaw.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve performance and understand site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this information.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

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

Melissa L. McLaughlin
McLaughlin Estate Law
📧 melissa@mclaughlinestatelaw.com
🌐 https://mclaughlinestatelaw.com

Last updated 2025