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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 4, 2026
Last Updated: September 4, 2026

The Law Offices of Elijah H. McKinley, P.C. ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect information obtained through our website, [insert website URL] (the "Website").

The Firm is a Pennsylvania professional corporation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and provides legal services in tax matters. This Policy applies to information collected through the Website. It does not replace any engagement letter, retainer agreement, or other agreement governing a client relationship.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit or use the Website:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

If you contact us through a form, email link, telephone link, scheduling feature, newsletter sign-up, or similar feature, we may collect the information you choose to provide, including:

  • Name;

  • Email address;

  • Telephone number;

  • Mailing address;

  • Company or organization name;

  • The subject of your inquiry; and

  • Information included in your message or submission.

Do not submit Social Security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, bank-account or payment-card information, tax returns, IRS notices, passwords, or other highly sensitive information through an unencrypted Website form or ordinary email unless the Firm has specifically directed you to use a secure method.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we and service providers that support the Website may automatically receive certain information, which may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring and exit pages, pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location derived from IP address, dates and times of access, and similar usage information.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, and similar technologies. These technologies may be placed by Wix, the provider of the Website platform, and by services that may be integrated into the Website. They may support core site functionality, help us understand Website traffic and performance, remember preferences, and, if enabled by us, support communications or analytics.

You may be able to adjust your browser settings to refuse or remove cookies. Doing so may affect the availability or functionality of parts of the Website.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the Website to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests;

  • Evaluate whether and how the Firm may assist you;

  • Communicate with you about the Firm, its services, or a requested consultation;

  • Operate, secure, maintain, and improve the Website;

  • Analyze Website use and performance;

  • Protect the Firm, Website visitors, and others from fraud, security incidents, and unlawful activity;

  • Comply with legal, ethical, regulatory, and professional obligations; and

  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

We use information only as appropriate to the purpose for which it was collected and as otherwise permitted or required by law.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship Through the Website

Contacting the Firm through the Website, email, telephone, or another electronic means does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is created only after the Firm has completed any required conflict review and both you and the Firm have agreed in writing to the representation.

Information submitted through the Website may not be treated as confidential or privileged before an attorney-client relationship is established. You should not send sensitive or time-sensitive information through the Website unless and until the Firm has instructed you to do so through an appropriate secure channel.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information in the ordinary sense of exchanging it for money. We may disclose information as follows:

  • Service providers. We may share information with vendors that help us host, operate, secure, maintain, analyze, or support the Website and our communications, including Wix and providers of email, scheduling, analytics, or related services that we elect to use.

  • Professional advisers and legal requirements. We may disclose information to professional advisers, insurers, auditors, law-enforcement authorities, government agencies, courts, or other parties when we believe disclosure is required or appropriate to comply with law, a subpoena, court order, regulatory request, professional responsibility obligation, or legal process, or to protect rights, property, safety, or security.

  • Business transition. If the Firm is involved in a merger, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information may be disclosed as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

  • With your direction or consent. We may disclose information when you request or authorize us to do so.

Service providers may process information only to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by their applicable agreements and policies.

5. Wix and Third-Party Services

The Website is hosted and operated through the Wix platform. Wix may collect, process, and store information in accordance with its own privacy practices and terms. The Firm does not control the privacy practices of Wix or other third parties.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. Review the privacy policy of each third-party website or service before providing personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to respond to your inquiry, maintain business records, meet legal and ethical obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. The applicable retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information, the purpose of collection, and our legal and professional obligations.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information we collect through the Website. No internet transmission, electronic storage system, or Website can be guaranteed completely secure. You use the Website and transmit information to us at your own risk.

If we determine that a security incident involving personal information requires notice under applicable law, we will provide notice as required by law. Pennsylvania’s breach-notification statute generally requires notice to affected Pennsylvania residents when specified personal information is accessed and acquired by an unauthorized person, subject to its terms and exceptions. 73 P.S. § 2303

8. Your Choices and Requests

You may request that we update or correct contact information you previously provided through the Website, or ask questions about our handling of that information, by contacting us as described below.

If you receive promotional email communications from us, you may opt out by using the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us. We may continue to send non-promotional communications, such as responses to your inquiry, notices about a client relationship, or legally required notices.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us through the Website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on the Website and revise the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Website after the updated Policy is posted means that you accept the updated Policy to the extent permitted by law.

11. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Law Offices of Elijah H. McKinley, P.C.
[Insert Philadelphia office mailing address]
[Insert telephone number]
[Insert privacy/contact email address]

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except to the extent federal law applies.

13. Transparency Commitment

We intend this Privacy Policy to describe our Website practices accurately. Federal law prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. 15 U.S.C. § 45 If the Website’s actual features or third-party integrations change—for example, if the Firm adds advertising pixels, online payments, live chat, client portal access, or newsletter marketing—the Firm should review and update this Policy before or when those features are implemented.

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