Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy is published by Extended Counsel, LLC (referred to throughout this policy as "the Firm," "we," "our," or "us"). This policy describes how the Firm collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained through our website, electronic communications, and related services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
1. INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy describes how Extended Counsel, LLC ("the Firm," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained through our website and related services. We are committed to transparency regarding our data practices and to safeguarding the information entrusted to us.
By accessing or using the Firm's website, or by engaging with our services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully so that you understand how we handle your personal information.
The Firm's website and services are intended for individuals located in the United States. If you access this website from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. We do not target or solicit individuals outside the United States.
Use of this website or submission of information through it does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a signed engagement agreement between you and the Firm. Any information submitted through the website prior to the formation of an attorney-client relationship is not treated as confidential or privileged, and you should not submit sensitive or privileged information through the website unless and until an engagement agreement has been executed.
2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the Firm's website, email, text messaging, chat, and other electronic communications, as well as through advertising or applications on third-party websites and platforms that link to this policy. It governs the Firm's practices as a business with respect to the personal information of website visitors, prospective clients, and other individuals who interact with the Firm through these channels.
This policy does not govern information received by the Firm in the course of providing legal services to its clients. Information obtained within the attorney-client relationship is protected by attorney-client privilege, applicable rules of professional conduct (including Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6), and the terms of the Firm's engagement agreements. Client information received in the attorney-client relationship is subject to confidentiality obligations that are stricter than those described in this policy. To the extent any conflict exists between this policy and the obligations arising from an attorney-client relationship or engagement agreement, the terms of the engagement agreement and applicable professional conduct rules will control.
Children's Data: The Firm's website and services are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without verified parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete that information. If you believe that a minor has provided personal information to us, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below.
3. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The personal information we collect depends on how you interact with our website and services. We organize this information into the following categories.
(a) Information You Provide Directly: When you contact us, submit a form, or engage with our services, you may provide contact information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number; payment information such as credit card or bank account details provided for billing purposes; intake or inquiry information submitted through website forms, email, or phone; and content you submit, including messages, feedback, or documents.
(b) Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect device and browser information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers; usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and clickstream data; and approximate geographic location inferred from your IP address.
(c) Information from Third Parties: We may receive information about you from attorney directories, referral sources, professional networks, or third-party platforms that display the Firm's content.
We do not collect or process "sensitive personal information" as defined under applicable state privacy laws (such as Social Security numbers, financial account credentials, precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health information, or biometric data) through our website. To the extent such information is provided in the course of a legal engagement, it is governed by the attorney-client relationship and the Firm's engagement agreement, not this policy.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes: responding to inquiries and communicating with prospective and current clients; providing, maintaining, and improving our website and related services; processing payments and fulfilling billing obligations; sending updates, newsletters, or information about the Firm's services (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such communications or by contacting us using the information in Section 11); analyzing website usage and trends to improve user experience and site performance; complying with applicable legal obligations and professional responsibilities, including those imposed by the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct; protecting the Firm's rights, property, and security, including the detection and prevention of fraud or other unauthorized activity; and fulfilling any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection or for which you provide your consent.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your personal information for targeted advertising or profiling.
5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may disclose your personal information only in the circumstances described below.
(a) Service Providers: We share information with vendors, contractors, and service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and similar operational functions. These providers are contractually required to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to maintain appropriate safeguards.
(b) Legal and Professional Obligations: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, court order, or subpoena; when necessary to comply with professional conduct rules or respond to disciplinary proceedings; to enforce our terms of use or other agreements; and to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our clients, or others.
(c) Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change by posting notice on our website.
(d) With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your express consent.
6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device), web beacons (small graphic files used to track engagement, such as email opens), and similar technologies to support the operation and improvement of our online services. These technologies serve the following purposes: providing essential website functionality, measuring analytics and performance, and remembering user preferences across sessions.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality but will not prevent you from accessing the website. The Firm honors Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and other recognized opt-out preference signals transmitted by visitors' browsers, where required by applicable law. The website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals, as no uniform industry standard for DNT has been established.
Third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, may collect information through their own tracking technologies when you visit our website. The Firm does not control the data collection or privacy practices of these third-party providers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party analytics services for information about their data practices and available opt-out mechanisms.
7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under applicable law. We are committed to honoring those rights as required.
(a) Rights Under State Privacy Laws: Residents of certain states, including but not limited to California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Delaware, Iowa, New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, Rhode Island, and Georgia, may have the following rights under their respective state privacy laws: the right to know whether we process your personal information and to obtain a copy; the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information; the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions; the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, targeted advertising, or certain profiling (though the Firm does not engage in these activities); and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. Some states provide additional rights, such as data portability or the right to appeal a decision regarding your privacy request.
(b) California-Specific Disclosures (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) may provide you with additional rights. In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the categories of personal information described in Section 3 above. We do not sell or share (as those terms are defined under the CCPA) your personal information. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted under the CCPA. California residents may submit a verifiable consumer request to access, delete, or correct their personal information by contacting us using the information in Section 11 below. We will verify your identity before processing your request. You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, provided the agent presents written authorization and we can verify your identity. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days, which may be extended by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary.
(c) Georgia-Specific Disclosures: The Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act (SB 111), effective July 1, 2026, provides Georgia residents with rights to access, correct, and delete personal data held by covered businesses. If the Firm meets the applicability thresholds under this law, Georgia residents may exercise these rights by contacting us using the information in Section 11 below.
(d) How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at info@extendedcounsel.com or call 404-855-0531. Please include your name, state of residence, and a description of your request. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. If we deny your request, you may appeal by contacting us at the same address with "Privacy Appeal" in the subject line.
8. DATA SECURITY
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please exercise caution when transmitting sensitive information electronically.
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law, including Georgia's Personal Identity Protection Act (O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-912) and any other applicable state breach notification statutes.
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and professional obligations (including document retention requirements applicable to law firms), resolve disputes, and maintain security. When personal information is no longer needed for these purposes, we securely delete, destroy, or de-identify it in accordance with our internal data management procedures.
Retention periods may vary based on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected. For example, information submitted through a website inquiry form may be retained for a shorter period than information associated with a billing relationship or legal engagement. Information related to legal engagements may be retained for longer periods consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct, including the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, and the Firm's document retention policies. These extended retention periods reflect the Firm's professional and ethical obligations to preserve records that may be relevant to client matters, regulatory compliance, or potential disputes.
If you request deletion of your personal information under applicable privacy law, we will honor that request to the extent permitted by law, subject to exceptions for information we are required or permitted to retain for legal, regulatory, or professional purposes.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates the most recent revision. When we revise this policy, we will post the updated version on our website, and the changes will become effective upon posting.
For material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will provide prominent notice on our website or, where practicable, notify you directly through the contact information you have provided to us. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Your continued use of the website or our services after any changes to this policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated practices described in the revised policy.
11. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Extended Counsel, LLC
Email: info@extendedcounsel.com
Phone: 404-855-0531
For privacy-specific inquiries, please include "Privacy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry promptly and in accordance with applicable law.