LAST UPDATE: OCTOBER 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

Thompson Animal Law PC (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website thompsonanimallaw.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site, submit a consultation request, or interact with us.

As a California-based law firm, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality in compliance with the California State Bar rules, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and other applicable state privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

A. Consultation Requests and Email Forms

When you submit a consultation request or contact us through our online forms, we collect the personal information you voluntarily provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any background information or documents you share regarding your legal matter. 

  • Purpose: We use this information solely to evaluate your request for legal services, perform necessary conflict-of-interest checks, and contact you regarding potential representation. 

  • Retention and Deletion: We retain this data only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by California State Bar record-keeping rules. We will permanently delete your submitted consultation information upon your explicit request, provided that deletion does not conflict with our ethical or legal obligations to preserve conflict-checking data.

B. Analytical and Tracking Data (Google Analytics)

We use basic Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses "cookies" (small text files placed on your device) to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form.

  • Data Collected: This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit.

  • Purpose: This data is used strictly to optimize our website performance, improve user experience, and analyze trends. It does not identify you personally.

  • Managing Cookies: You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2. Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality Notice

Submitting an email, contact form, or consultation request through this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship. While we maintain strict confidentiality over the information you submit in accordance with California State Bar ethics rules, an official attorney-client relationship is only formed once a formal, written retainer agreement is fully executed by both you and Thompson Animal Law PC.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third parties. We will only share your information under the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information (e.g., coordinating with co-counsel, experts, or authorized non-profit partners). 

  • Legal Obligations: If required to do so by law, court order, or subpoena, or to comply with our ethical obligations under the California State Bar.

4. California Privacy Rights

A. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) & "Do Not Track"

Our Site complies with CalOPPA by explicitly listing the categories of personally identifiable information we collect and the third-party entities with whom it may be shared (as detailed above). Because there is no current industry consensus, our Site does not alter its behavior in response to automated "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals.

B. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

As a client or prospective client of a California law firm, you have the right to request access to the specific personal data we have collected about you, as well as the right to request the deletion of that data. To exercise your right to access or delete your data, please contact us using the information below.

5. Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to request the deletion of your consultation information, or would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Thompson Animal Law PC

WEBSITE: thompsonanimallaw.com
EMAIL: info@thompsonanimallaw.com