Introduction to Our Cookie Policy
The Weichert Law Firm is dedicated to transparent and trustworthy practices in every aspect of what we do, both in traditional legal representation and in your online use of our firm website. The Weichert Law Firm Cookie Policy describes how and why cookies or other tracking technologies are used on our website, what type of cookies are used and what they are used for, and provides an explanation about how they may affect your browsing experience. We want you to be fully aware of our use of cookies so you can make informed decisions about how you wish to interact with us via our website. Whether you need an individual estate plan or are looking for a corporate real estate lawyer, protecting your privacy and data security is important to us. Everything you need to know about cookies is here; read on and browse with knowledge!
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device that are created when you visit a website. These cookies store a variety of data including your activity, preferences, settings, and credentials. Websites utilize cookies to identify your device and optimize webpage interaction and functionality. Cookies serve numerous purposes on the web and are essential to the operation of many sites. Most commonly, cookies are used to store and remember your login information, preferred language, or frequently visited pages. We at The Weichert Law Firm utilize cookies to serve up the best possible browsing experience-a smooth, secure, and personalized trip.
The Different Types of Cookies We May Use
We use the following types of cookies to optimize your experience and the functionality of our site:
- Strictly Required Cookies. Strictly required cookies facilitate the operation of the website. For example, these cookies allow access to secure parts of the site, page navigation, and the use of contact/inquiry forms. If you do not allow these cookies, some services you request may not be available.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies. We use cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our website. These cookies provide information on visitor behavior, such as the number of site visitors, the pages they visit, and their movement through a particular page. We use third-party analytics such as Google Analytics to determine how many people visit our site, how long they stay, how they arrived, and which specific pages they visited. We can then use this data to make improvements to the structure, content, or functionality of the site.
- Functionality Cookies. Functionality cookies remember information about you and your preferences, such as language or region, so that when you return to our website you can enjoy improved and more personalized features.
- Targeting and/or Advertising Cookies. Although The Weichert Law Firm does not post ads targeted directly to visitors, we may occasionally use cookies to track referrals from partners’ sites to our site or the impact of informational content (blog posts, etc.). These cookies are not linked to personally identifiable information but are used by us to measure and evaluate our outreach efforts.
The Implications of Cookies for Your User Experience
Cookies play a key role in providing a seamless and secure online experience. On this website, cookies are used to ensure features such as the secure client portal, online consultation request form, and document-intake processes function properly. Cookies:
- Remember your input in online forms so you don’t have to re-enter information every time you visit the site.
- Maintain your session in secure areas of the site, such as when you are requesting a legal consultation.
- Alert us to security issues or fraudulent activity.
- Provide us with information about what pages are being viewed most frequently (e.g., real estate law, business services, or estate planning) so we can protect and update content and navigation accordingly.
With the use of cookies on this website, we hope to provide you with a site that is self-evident, dependable, and fine-tuned to the needs of the diverse Central Texas clientele that we serve.
How to Manage Cookies
We respect your privacy and how you choose to control it. When you initially visit our website, a cookie consent banner will prompt you to accept or reject the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage your selection at any time by adjusting cookies in your web browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note:
- Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from completing tasks (e.g., submitting contact forms or accessing secure pages) on our website.
- You may be able to selectively manage performance, analytics, or functionality cookies by adjusting settings in your web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- To learn more about how to manage cookies, we encourage you to check out the help information of your specific browser or review a reputable online resource for general guidance.
Our team remains available to respond to any inquiries about how we employ cookies and how you might manage your choices.
Cookies and Third-Party Websites
In certain instances, some of the content or features on our website may be supplied by third-party organizations. These include, for example, embedded maps depicting the location of our Austin office, functionality that allows you to make appointments, and web links to a variety of legal resources. Third parties providing such content or features may place cookies on your device when you access these items. Examples of cookies that may be placed on your device include, but are not limited to:
- Google Maps cookies, which can be used to support embedded maps;
- Google Analytics cookies, which help us understand site usage;
- LinkedIn cookies, which may assist with sharing our content on your profile;
We only work with third parties we believe maintain similar or higher standards of data privacy as we do. However, we do not control the cookies placed on your device by those third parties. We recommend you view their privacy and cookie policies for further information.
How We Secure Cookie Data
The Weichert Law Firm wants you to know that we value your personal information and do everything possible to safeguard data security. Our use of cookies is intended to facilitate the secure operation of our website and improve your experience with our firm. We assure you that the information gathered through the use of cookies is anonymized to the extent possible and will neither be used nor sold for any purposes outside of our own, except as required by law. The following measures are our standard:
- All information submitted to us over the internet via our website, such as forms or applications, is encrypted using standard SSL encryption technology.
- Access to data in cookies is limited to our authorized personnel involved in maintaining and improving our website.
- Review of privacy and security policies is ongoing to ensure strict compliance with all legal and best practice standards.
If you have questions about our policies, please contact us via phone at (512) 263-2666 or through our online form.
Cookies and Legal Rights
As a law firm providing services to Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and the rest of Central Texas, The Weichert Law Firm is familiar with compliance regarding privacy and data protection legislation. Our use of cookies is intended to comply with the laws applicable to the United States and, where applicable, international data privacy laws. Namely:
- We only use and collect the type of cookies that are directly related to the functioning of the website or analytics purposes.
- The use of cookies for analysis and marketing purposes is based upon your consent.
- We keep information accessible, so you can make an informed decision regarding your choice.
If you want more details about our privacy law compliance or a copy of our privacy policy, please email us or review our Privacy Policy.
Retention and Deletion of Cookie Data
Cookie information is stored only as long as we need to achieve the purposes of this policy. The duration of storage of individual cookies may include:
- Session cookies are removed automatically on browser closing
- Persistent cookies, such as those for preference reminders, may persist for several months or until manually erased
- Analytics cookies typically expire after 24 months, in accordance with industry practice and privacy expectations
You can remove cookies stored on your device using your browser settings at any time. For information about how long specific cookies are in use, please contact our team.
Modifications to Our Cookies Policy
It may be necessary for us to modify this Cookie Policy from time to time depending on changes in technology, the law, or our methods. Should any significant changes take place, we will include a highlighted notice on our site and update the date at the top. We recommend that you visit this page regularly to remain apprised of how we use cookies and keep your privacy. You can contact us at (512) 263-2666 or via the contact link on our website with any questions about changes, or to get an outdated version of our policy to review changes over different periods of time.
Contacting Us for More Information
We care about your trust, both offline and online. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about our use of cookies or data privacy rights please contact us:
The Weichert Law Firm
3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 106
Austin, TX 78738
Phone: (512) 263-2666
Fax: (512) 263-2698
You may also submit your inquiry using the online contact form available on our website. Our firm attorneys and support staff are here to answer any questions you may have.
Your online privacy is important to us.
About The Weichert Law Firm
The Weichert Law Firm is one of Central Texas’s top law firms with substantial experience in the areas of real estate law, business law, civil litigation, and estate planning. The firm is located in Austin and serves clients throughout Central Texas. With decades of combined legal experience and peer-selected accolades, our lawyers – Glenn K. Weichert, George V. Basham, III, and Ruth Stepherson – apply the same level of respect and commitment across all cases. We represent individuals, families, businesses, developers, contractors, and community associations. Our clients appreciate our personal service, practical solutions, and dependable legal counsel. Call our Austin office today at (512) 263-2666 or contact us online to find out more about our services or schedule a consultation.