Privacy Policy and SMS Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/08/2025 Last Updated: 07/08/2025

Derek Israel Law, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

•Contact Information – name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

•Communications Data – details from emails, forms, or SMS messages you send to us.

•Legal Inquiry Details – any information voluntarily shared regarding legal issues.

•Technical Data – IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies or analytics tools.

•Child-Related Data – We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with COPPA.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following lawful and limited purposes:

•To respond to legal inquiries and provide professional legal services.

•To communicate via phone, email, or SMS regarding your matter or to schedule consultations.

•To improve our website and understand how users interact with it.

•To comply with legal and ethical obligations, including conflicts checks and record-keeping.

•To fulfill legitimate business interests and as necessary for the establishment or defense of legal claims.

3. SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and opt-in to receive SMS messages:

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” or by contacting us directly.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share personal data in the following limited circumstances:

•With trusted service providers under confidentiality obligations (e.g., secure email, calendaring, website hosting).

•When required by law or lawful court order.

•With your express consent or as reasonably necessary to provide our legal services.

Any disclosures are made in accordance with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorney-client confidentiality.

5. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, or otherwise covered by the GDPR, you may have the following rights:

•Right to access your personal data.

•Right to rectification or erasure (“right to be forgotten”).

•Right to restrict or object to processing.

•Right to data portability.

•Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

U.S.-based users, including Texans, may also have rights under state or federal law to request access or correction of personal data.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will promptly delete such data.

8. Professional Responsibility

Derek Israel Law, PLLC complies with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, including rules regarding confidentiality, safekeeping of client property, and ethical advertising. This privacy policy is consistent with those obligations.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights, please contact:

Derek Israel Law, PLLC Austin, Texas, USA Website: https://derekisrael.law Email: derek@derekisrael.law

Phone: (512)-407-3390

SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Derek Israel Law PLLC. This includes SMS messages for conversations (external). Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See our privacy policy above. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.