Who we are
Our website address is: https://palmerlawfirm.com.
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Who we share your data with
The Law Office of Melissa E. Palmer (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, and other information submitted through forms on our website or through advertising platforms such as Facebook or Instagram.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
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Deliver access to educational content, workshops, or resources you request
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Communicate with you about estate planning services
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Schedule consultations or follow up on inquiries
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Improve our services and communications
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Communications
If you provide your contact information, we may contact you by email or phone to respond to your request or provide relevant information. You may opt out of communications at any time.
Third-Party Platforms
We may use third-party tools (such as Meta/Facebook, email providers, or scheduling platforms) to collect or process information. These platforms are governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
Submission of information through this website or through advertising forms does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed through a written agreement.
Your Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
Contact Information
The Law Office of Melissa E. Palmer
5850 San Felipe, Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77057
713-218-6900
melissa.palmer@palmerlawfirm.com
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.