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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09/08/25

Welcome to heinlawoffice.com (the “Website”). Hein Law Office (“we,” “us,” or the “Firm”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who visit our Website, whether clients, prospective clients, or other visitors. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information when you use our Website, and outlines your rights.


1. Information We Collect

A. Personally Provided Information

When you voluntarily contact us—e.g., via forms or by email—we may collect:

  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

B. Automatically Collected Information

We may also collect certain information automatically via web technologies such as web server logs and cookies:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site

  • Other usage data


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests

  • Provide, maintain, and optimize our services and Website

  • Enhance your user experience

  • Comply with legal and ethical obligations, including confidentiality duties under Wisconsin law (see below)

  • Protect against fraud or malicious activity


3. Legal and Ethical Obligations under Wisconsin Law

As a law firm operating in Wisconsin, Hein Law Office is bound by professional ethics and state law to protect client confidentiality.

Wisconsin law also imposes certain privacy-related requirements, including:

  • Record disposal: Sensitive records must be properly destroyed—e.g., shredded or erased—before disposal DATCP.

  • Breach notification: If an unauthorized party acquires personal information, affected individuals must be notified promptly DATCP.

We strictly comply with these requirements to safeguard your privacy.


4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Store preferences and settings

  • Analyze website usage and performance

  • Improve browsing experience

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.


5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only disclose personal data:

  • To fulfill your requests (e.g., responding to inquiries)

  • To comply with legal obligations or court orders

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Hein Law Office, our clients, or others

  • If you provide explicit consent for other purposes

We maintain strict confidentiality, in line with both legal ethics and Wisconsin privacy rules.


6. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access is restricted to personnel who require it for legitimate purposes.

We retain personal data only as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal and ethical requirements; thereafter, we securely destroy or erase it in compliance with Wisconsin law DATCP.


7. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. Hein Law Office is not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.


8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been submitted, we will take steps to delete it promptly.


9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access personal information we may hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information

  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and ethical retention obligations

  • Opt out of communications that are not necessary (e.g., marketing or newsletters)

  • Withdraw consent at any time where applicable

To exercise your rights or for any privacy-related concerns, please contact us via our contact page: https://heinlawoffice.com/contact/.


10. Policy Updates

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. All changes will be posted on this page, and the updated effective date will be indicated above. Continued use of our Website after modifications implies your acceptance of the revised policy.


11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights as described above, please reach out through our contact page at:

https://heinlawoffice.com/contact/

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