Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you:
- Complete our eligibility quiz
- Sign our engagement letter
- Make a payment
- Submit case intake information
- Contact us via email or phone
This information may include:
- Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Date of birth
- Criminal case information (case numbers, charges, dates, counties)
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide legal services (expungement representation)
- Communicate with you about your case
- Process payments
- Prepare and file legal documents on your behalf
- Improve our services
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information except:
- With courts and county attorneys: As required to file your expungement
- With service providers: Such as Stripe (payment processing), email services, and hosting providers
- As required by law: If compelled by court order or legal process
- With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe's privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy)
- WPForms: Form data collection and storage
- Google Analytics: Website usage statistics (anonymized)
- Email service providers: For sending case updates and confirmations
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security updates
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Attorney-Client Privilege
Once you sign our engagement letter and we begin representing you, communications regarding your case are protected by attorney-client privilege. However, information collected before engagement (e.g., eligibility quiz) is not privileged.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
8. Data Retention
We retain your information:
- Client files: Minimum 7 years after case closure (Iowa bar requirements)
- Payment records: As required by law and accounting practices
- Marketing data: Until you opt out or request deletion
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Remembering your preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 515-302-5316
- Mail: PO Box 30002, Des Moines, IA 50310
13. Iowa-Specific Information
This practice is based in Iowa and subject to Iowa law. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy and Iowa law.
This privacy policy does not constitute legal advice. It describes how we handle your personal information when you use our website and legal services.