Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Effective Date: March 11, 2026
Osterhout Law, P.C. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and prospective clients who contact us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or contact us:
- Contact information you voluntarily provide through our contact form, including your name, email address, and phone number.
- Inquiry details you include in messages submitted through our contact form.
- Usage data collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is collected through tools such as Google Analytics.
- Cookie data used to understand how visitors interact with our site (see Cookies section below).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about legal services.
- Evaluate whether an attorney-client relationship may be appropriate.
- Improve the content and functionality of our website.
- Comply with legal and professional obligations.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — to understand how visitors use our site. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may collect data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. You can also adjust cookie settings in your browser preferences.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website (such as Google Analytics), who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- When required by law, court order, or professional regulation.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our firm, clients, or others.
Data Retention
We retain contact inquiries and related information for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiry and as required by professional responsibility rules governing the practice of law in Colorado. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s standard retention policies.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
If you are a Colorado resident, you may have rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect any updates. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
- Osterhout Law, P.C.
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: osterhoutlawpc.com