Blake Fulton Quackenbush, PC Privacy Policy

Blake Fulton Quackenbush, PC
Effective: Jan 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Blake Fulton Quackenbush, PC (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal information we collect and how we collect it
  • How we use your information
  • How SMS opt-in information and phone numbers are handled
  • How information is shared (if at all)
  • Your rights and choices

By using our website or services, including SMS communication, you consent to the practices outlined below.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing/billing address
  • Legal-matter information: information provided when you hire the firm
  • Sensitive information: Social Security Numbers (only when required for legal representation)
  • Website usage data: cookies, IP address, and browsing behavior

Information is collected through website forms, direct communication, SMS opt-in, or during representation.

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use collected information to:

  • Communicate with you regarding services, appointments, or case-related matters
  • Provide legal services once you hire the firm
  • Perform necessary tasks related to your legal case
  • Maintain internal records and compliance
  • Send SMS messages you have explicitly opted in to receive

Information provided to us is used only in connection with your legal matter and is not used for unrelated purposes.

4. SMS Opt-In Information & How It Is Shared

If you opt in to receive SMS communications:

  • Your SMS consent and phone number are not shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
  • We only share information with third-party service providers (e.g., Ring Central) solely to send messages on our behalf.
  • No mobile opt-in information, phone numbers, or SMS consent is ever sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, tags, and scripts to:

  • Support essential website functionality
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. How We Store & Protect Your Data

Your information is stored on secure, encrypted servers and is accessed only by authorized staff and service providers. While we use industry-standard safeguards, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Organizations and service providers only when necessary to fulfill services directly related to your legal case
  • Legal authorities if required to comply with law or protect safety

We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal information to any third parties.

8. Retention of Your Data

We retain your information only as long as necessary for business purposes, legal obligations, or as required by applicable law.

9. International Transfers

We do not transfer or process data outside the United States.

10. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

  • Opt in or out of SMS marketing or notifications at any time by replying STOP
  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information
  • Manage cookie preferences through your browser

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here and the “Effective Date” will be updated.

12. Contact Us

Blake Fulton Quackenbush, PC
Email: secretary@bfqlaw.com
Phone: (907) 312-5383
Address: 550 W 8th Ave, Anchorage,AK 99501
Website: www.bfqlaw.com

The SMS Terms & Conditions

1. SMS Consent Communication:

The information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Types of SMS Communications:

If you have consented to receive text messages from Blake Fulton Quackenbush, PC, you may receive messages related to the following:

  • Appointment reminders
  • Follow-up messages
  • Billing inquiries

3. Message Frequency:

Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 2 SMS messages per month related to billing and invoices.

4. Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

5. Opt-In Method:

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Blake Fulton Quackenbush, PC in the following ways:

  • By submitting an online form;
  • Retaining the firm for any services.

6. Opt-Out Method:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

7. Help:

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at “https://bfqlaw.com/contact-a-lawyer/”.

Additional Options:

  • If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

8. Standard Messaging Disclosures:

We may update the phone number or short code used to send messages. Messages sent to outdated numbers or codes (including STOP/HELP requests) may not be received.

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for delayed, failed, or misdirected SMS messages.