Last Updated: 05/27/2025

1. Introduction
Phil Votaw & Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website votawlaw.com. Based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, we adhere to confidentiality standards as required by law.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and store the following types of information:
 

• Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide through our contact form, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details submitted when requesting legal services.

• Usage Data: Information like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other technical data to help us understand how visitors use our site.
   

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests for legal services.

• Communicate with you about your case or our services.

• Send you text messages regarding case details, document requests, and important reminders, if you opt in.

• Improve our website functionality and client experience.
   

4. Text & SMS Communication
By providing your phone number to Phil Votaw & Associates, you agree and acknowledge that Phil Votaw & Associates may send text messages to your wireless phone number regarding case details, and ask for documents, including status updates and reminders for important dates or notifications. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary, and you will be able to Opt-out by replying “STOP” to unsubscribe or "HELP" for further assistance.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your personal information with any third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
 
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
 
We may share your information only in the following cases:

• With Your Consent: If you explicitly give permission.

• Service Providers: Only with contracted service providers (e.g., website hosting or analytics), and only under strict confidentiality obligations.

• Legal Requirements: If we are legally obligated to comply with a lawful request, court order, or legal process.
   

6. Data Security
We employ commercially reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, please note that no internet data transmission or storage system can guarantee 100% security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and gather analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect functionality.

8. Links to Third Party Sites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We recommend reviewing this policy occasionally.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
 
Phil Votaw & Associates
📧 info@votawlaw.com
📞 479-434-6200
🏢 823 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901

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