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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: November 12, 2025
Last Updated: November 12, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Southern Oregon Family Law, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.sofamlaw.com, contact us, or engage our legal services. Because we are based in Oregon and serve clients in multiple states, this Policy complies with the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) and other U.S. privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado Privacy Act, and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act.

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information only as needed to provide legal services or operate our Site responsibly.

A. Information You Provide Directly
– Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
– Client information shared for potential or actual legal representation (e.g., case details, documents,
or background facts).
– Billing or payment information when paying for services electronically.
– Any communications or messages you send to us voluntarily.

B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
– IP address, device identifiers, and browser type.
– Operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
– Time spent on our website and general usage data.
– Cookies and analytics data (for example, through Google Analytics).
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though some features may not function
properly.

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We may use your information to:
– Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations.
– Provide legal advice and representation.
– Communicate with you regarding your matter.
– Manage billing and administrative processes.
– Improve our website and client services.
– Comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations.

We do NOT sell your data or use it for advertising, profiling, or unrelated marketing purposes.

4. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do NOT sell or rent personal information. We may share information only as necessary to:
– Work with trusted service providers who support our firm (e.g., hosting, email, or secure document
storage), subject to confidentiality obligations.
– Collaborate with co-counsel, experts, or consultants assisting in a legal matter.
– Comply with applicable law, court orders, or professional obligations.
– Protect our firm, clients, or others from harm or legal liability.

All sharing of information is done in accordance with attorney-client confidentiality and privilege.

5. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
Information is retained only as long as necessary to:
– Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
– Comply with applicable law and professional rules.
– Maintain records for legal, tax, or ethical reasons.

While we take steps to secure data, no system is completely secure. Please avoid submitting confidential or sensitive information through web forms unless directed to do so.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Oregon Residents (OCPA)
If the OCPA applies to your data, you may have rights to:
– Confirm whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy.
– Correct inaccuracies in your data.
– Request deletion of your personal data.
– Opt out of the sale, targeted advertising, or profiling of your data (we do not engage in these
practices).
– Appeal any denial of your privacy request.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may have the right to:
– Access the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
– Request deletion of personal data, subject to certain exemptions.
– Opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share such data).
– Limit the use of sensitive personal information.

We will not discriminate against anyone for exercising privacy rights.

Other U.S. Residents
If you reside in a state with similar privacy laws (e.g., Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut), we will honor applicable privacy requests consistent with those laws.

How to Exercise Your Rights
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us at:
– Email: [email protected]
– Phone: 541-837-1465
– Mail: 1609 E. Barnett Rd., Medford, OR 97504

We will respond within the time limits required by applicable law (generally within 45 days).

7. HIPAA AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Southern Oregon Family Law recognizes that some cases may involve medical or health-related
information (“Protected Health Information” or PHI).

Although we are not a “covered entity” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA), we handle any PHI in compliance with:
– HIPAA privacy and security principles (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164).
– Oregon health information privacy laws (ORS 192.553–192.581).
– Our professional duties of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege.

We will only use or disclose PHI to:
– Provide legal advice or representation.
– Comply with a valid court order, subpoena, or legal requirement.
– Carry out necessary firm operations consistent with our ethical duties.

We do not sell or disclose PHI for marketing or unrelated purposes, and we take reasonable measures
to secure such information.

8. ATTORNEY-CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY

All information shared with our firm in the context of legal representation is protected by attorney-client privilege and professional ethics rules. Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits or waives those protections.

9. OUT-OF-STATE AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

Our firm is located in Oregon, but we may receive inquiries from individuals in other states or countries.
By providing information, you consent to its processing and storage in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

11. EXTERNAL LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their respective policies before providing any personal information.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The “Last Updated” date above will indicate when the latest revision took effect.

13. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Southern Oregon Family Law
1609 E. Barnett Rd., Medford, OR 97504
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sofamlaw.com

HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (SUMMARY)

Southern Oregon Family Law may receive or use limited health-related information (“Protected Health Information” or PHI) in connection with legal services involving medical records, treatment
information, or healthcare expenses.

Although our firm is not a “covered entity” under HIPAA, we are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of all health-related data in compliance with HIPAA, Oregon health privacy laws, and our professional confidentiality obligations.

Use and Disclosure of Health Information
We may use or disclose PHI only to:
– Provide legal advice or representation.
– Comply with valid court orders or applicable law.
– Perform firm operations (e.g., billing, storage, or document management) consistent with ethical
obligations.

We do not sell, market, or otherwise disclose PHI without your written authorization.

Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or restrict use of your PHI by contacting us at:
Southern Oregon Family Law
1609 E. Barnett Rd., Medford, OR 97504
Email: [email protected]
Phone:

You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights regarding any HIPAA-related concerns.