Privacy Policy

Effective August 29, 2024

Lighthouse Litigation, PLLC (“us”, “we”, “office”, or “our”) operates the http://www.lighthosue-litigation.com website (hereafter “service”).

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This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from http://www.lighthouse-litigation.com.

At Lighthouse Litigation PLLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, lighthouse-litigation.com, and outlines your rights under applicable laws, including the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily when you interact with our services. This may include:

  • Identity Data: Name, title, and other identifiers.
  • Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address, and mobile phone number (for text messaging).
  • Professional Data: Information related to your legal inquiries or cases.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data collected automatically when you visit our website.

b. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our site, remember your preferences, and improve our services. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide legal services and communicate with you about your case or inquiry.
  • To send you updates, legal information, or other communications related to your case, including via text messaging.
  • To manage our relationship with you, including sending updates or legal information.
  • To improve our website and services, analyze usage trends, and enhance user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.
  • To send you marketing communications, if you have opted to receive them.

3. Text Messaging Communications

a. Consent
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive text messages from Lighthouse Litigation PLLC related to your legal inquiries, case updates, or other relevant information. Standard messaging rates may apply.

b. Opt-Out
You may opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message you receive from us, or by contacting us directly using the information provided below. Opting out of text messages may limit our ability to provide timely updates on your case.

c. Security
While we take reasonable precautions to protect the confidentiality of your communications, text messaging is not a fully secure method of communication. We recommend that you do not share sensitive personal information via text message.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)

Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: We may process your personal data if you have given your explicit consent, including consent for text messaging.
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legal Obligation: We may process your personal data to comply with a legal obligation.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data for our legitimate interests, provided that such processing does not outweigh your rights and freedoms.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. No Mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal process, such as a subpoena or court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
  • Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Your Rights

Under the CCPA, GDPR, and MCPA and other applicable laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

a. Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

b. Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

c. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

d. Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data in certain circumstances.

e. Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to have that data transmitted to another data controller where technically feasible.

f. Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.

g. Right to Withdraw Consent
If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, including consent for text messaging.

h. Right to Non-Discrimination
You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights under the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing of your personal data.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post any updates on this page, and the date of the last update will be indicated at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Lighthouse Litigation PLLC
5208 W. Saginaw Hwy, 81142
Lansing, MI 48914
Phone: (269) 312-7435
Email: privacy@lighthouse-litigation.com