Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  May 1st, 2026

Philbrook Law, Accident and Injury Lawyers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and related digital services (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our Service.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope and Jurisdiction

Philbrook Law, Accident and Injury Lawyers operates in Oregon and Washington, and this Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws in both states, including:

• Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), where applicable
• Washington privacy and consumer protection laws
• Other applicable federal privacy and data protection laws

Where state laws differ, we apply the standard that provides the greatest protection to users where legally required.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us or submit a form, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Details about your legal matter (e.g., injury, accident, or claim information)
• Any other information you choose to provide

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on site
• Referring URLs and search terms
• Device identifiers

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Track marketing performance
• Support advertising campaigns

3. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide legal consultations
• Evaluate potential personal injury and dog bite claims
• Communicate with prospective clients
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website
• Conduct analytics and marketing optimization
• Comply with legal and ethical obligations

We do not sell personal information.

4. Attorney–Client Relationship Disclaimer

Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney–client relationship.

An attorney–client relationship is only formed after:

• A conflict check is completed, and
• A written agreement is signed by both parties

Do not submit confidential or time-sensitive information unless representation has been formally established.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., submitting forms or contacting us)
• Performance of legal services (e.g., evaluating claims)
• Legitimate business interests (e.g., marketing, analytics, intake operations)
• Compliance with legal obligations

6. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

A. Service Providers

Third parties that assist with:

• Website hosting
• Intake systems
• CRM and case management tools
• Analytics and advertising platforms

B. Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose information:

• To comply with legal obligations
• In response to valid legal requests
• To protect rights, safety, or property

We do not sell personal data.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence (Oregon or Washington), you may have rights including:

• Access to personal data we collect about you
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
• Data portability (where applicable)
• Opt-out of targeted advertising or profiling (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Evaluate legal claims
• Comply with legal and ethical obligations
• Maintain business records

9. Cookies and Advertising

We may use third-party tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads

These tools may use cookies to:

• Measure site performance
• Deliver targeted advertising
• Analyze user behavior

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

10. SMS, Calls, and Electronic Communications

By submitting your information, you may receive communications from Philbrook Law, Accident and Injury Lawyers including:

• Phone calls
• Emails
• SMS/text messages (where applicable)

Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by following unsubscribe instructions or replying “STOP” to text messages.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

14. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:

Address: 300 W. 39th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

Phone: 360-695-3309

Email: matthew@philbrook-law.com