PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 2026.03.13
This Privacy Policy and Website Disclaimer (this “Policy”) describes how Nicole C. Geffre and/or Martin-O’Rourke Law, PLLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with our website located at www.mnlawyerlady.com and www.lawyerladymn.com , and any pages, features, content, products, or services made available through it (collectively, the “Site”).
This Policy also includes important disclaimers and limitations of liability for the Site.
Minnesota + U.S. notice. We are based in Minnesota, USA. Your use of the Site is subject to this Policy and the laws described in the Governing Law section.
1. Scope; Acceptance
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
This Policy does not cover third-party websites, apps, or services that may be linked from the Site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
We may collect information you choose to provide, such as:
Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, mailing address);
Account information (if you create an account) (e.g., username, password);
Transaction information (e.g., purchase details). Payment card information is typically processed by our payment processor and not stored by us, except where necessary for refunds, chargebacks, or records;
Communications (e.g., inquiries, support messages, feedback);
User content you submit to the Site (e.g., form responses).
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, timestamps, clicks);
Approximate location data (generally derived from IP address);
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).
2.3 Sensitive information
Please do not provide sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, precise geolocation, health information) through the Site unless we specifically request it and provide additional notices.
2.4 Information from others
We may receive information about you from:
Service providers (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors);
Marketing partners (where permitted);
Social networks if you interact with our social pages.
3. How We Use Information
We use information for purposes such as:
Provide and operate the Site (including account creation, fulfilling orders, customer support);
Communicate with you (including responding to requests and sending service messages);
Improve and personalize the Site (including analytics and debugging);
Marketing and advertising (subject to your choices, and as allowed by law);
Security and fraud prevention (including monitoring, detection, and investigation);
Legal and compliance (including enforcing terms and protecting rights).
4. How We Share Information
We may share information:
Service providers. With vendors that perform services for us (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing, email delivery).
Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy transaction.
Legal and safety. To comply with law or legal process; to protect our rights, users, customers, and others; to investigate fraud or security issues.
With your direction or consent. When you ask us to share it or otherwise consent.
We do not sell personal information for money.
Targeted advertising / “sharing.” We may allow certain third-party analytics and advertising partners to use cookies or similar technologies that may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising under some state privacy laws. See Section 9 for opt-out rights.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, SDKs, local storage, and similar technologies to:
Keep the Site functioning;
Remember preferences;
Understand Site usage;
Measure marketing effectiveness.
5.1 Your cookie choices
You can typically control cookies through:
Your browser settings (blocking or deleting cookies);
Any cookie banner or preference tool we provide;
Industry opt-out tools (see Section 9).
Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to:
Provide the Site and services;
Maintain business and financial records;
Resolve disputes;
Enforce agreements;
Comply with legal obligations.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the reason we have it.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at [PRIVACY EMAIL] so we can take appropriate steps.
9. U.S. Privacy Rights (Including Minnesota Residents)
Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have rights such as:
Right to access/know what personal information we have collected about you;
Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions);
Right to correct inaccurate personal information;
Right to opt out of targeted advertising and certain profiling;
Right to appeal a decision we make regarding your request (where required by law);
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
9.1 How to submit a request
To submit a privacy rights request, contact us at:
Email: nicole@martinorourkelaw.com
We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.
9.2 Authorized agent
Where allowed by law, you may use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization and verification of your identity.
9.3 Opt-out of targeted advertising
If we engage in targeted advertising, you may opt out by:
Using any “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” or “Privacy Choices” link we provide on the Site;
Adjusting cookie preferences via our cookie tool (if available);
Using browser/device-based opt-out signals where supported (e.g., Global Privacy Control).
We will process opt-out preference signals when and as required by applicable law and where technically feasible.
10. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. There is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals, so we do not respond to them at this time.
11. International Users; Cross-Border Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate. Those jurisdictions may have privacy laws that differ from your jurisdiction.
12. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
The Site may contain links to third-party sites or embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, social media features). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Please review their privacy policies.
13. Communications
13.1 Email and marketing preferences
You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at [PRIVACY EMAIL]. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send non-promotional messages (e.g., order confirmations, service notices).
13.2 Text messages
If we offer SMS/text messages, we will provide additional disclosures and obtain any required consent. Message and data rates may apply.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Policy on the Site and update the Effective Date. Your continued use of the Site after the update becomes effective means you accept the updated Policy.