📄 Privacy Policy
Effective: April 2025
Law Office of Sheila D. Brown, Esq.
Website & Intake Forms
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when completing forms on our website or through our legal intake platforms.
1. Information We Collect
When you submit an intake form, we may collect:
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Your name, phone number, and email address
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Your employer and legal insurance provider (if applicable)
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Case or Eligibility ID numbers (e.g., MetLife EID or ARAG Confirmation #)
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A brief summary of your legal matter
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Your IP address and time of submission
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Device/browser information (via form platform)
2. How We Use This Information
Your information is used solely to:
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Verify legal plan eligibility
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Determine whether we can assist with your matter
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Contact you to schedule consultations or share next steps
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Maintain secure legal records in compliance with professional obligations
3. Data Protection & Storage
We take reasonable measures to secure your data, including encryption and restricted access. Information is stored within trusted platforms (e.g., Pipeline Pro, LEAP, secure email) and is never sold, shared, or traded with third parties.
4. Legal Insurance Coordination
If you are a MetLife or ARAG Legal Plan member, your information may be used to verify your benefits and eligibility with the legal plan provider. No confidential casework is shared without your consent.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies or standard tracking tools to improve the browsing experience. You can disable these in your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your submitted data at any time by contacting us directly.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Sheila D. Brown, Esq.
📧 [email protected]
📍 Houston, Texas
