Effective Date: May 20, 2026
The Michigan Dog Bite Law Firm (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit michigandogbitelawfirm.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit a contact form, request a consultation, or otherwise reach out to us through the Site, we collect the information you choose to share. This typically includes your name, email address, phone number, and details about your situation (which may include information about a dog bite incident, your injuries, the dog owner, and related matters).
You are not required to share more than you are comfortable sharing in an initial inquiry. We recommend sharing enough to allow us to evaluate whether we can help, but not your most sensitive details until we have spoken directly.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, our web server automatically logs certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to operate the Site, troubleshoot technical issues, and protect against security threats. It is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies
The Site uses a small number of functional cookies needed for the Site to operate correctly — for example, to improve page loading speed through caching. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, retargeting pixels, or other tracking technologies on the Site at this time. If that changes, this Privacy Policy will be updated.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling functional cookies may affect Site performance but will not prevent you from contacting the Firm.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide and the information collected automatically to:
- Respond to your inquiry and discuss whether we may be able to assist you
- Conduct conflict-of-interest checks before any potential representation
- Communicate with you about your situation and our services
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site
- Comply with our legal, regulatory, and professional responsibility obligations as a law firm
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising on other websites.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship From Website Use
This is important: submitting information through this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Michigan Dog Bite Law Firm. An attorney-client relationship is created only after we have conducted a conflict check, both parties have signed a written engagement agreement, and the Firm has confirmed in writing that we are representing you.
Until an attorney-client relationship is formally established, information you share with us through the Site or in an initial consultation is not protected by the attorney-client privilege in the way that communications during representation are protected. We take reasonable steps to keep your inquiry confidential, but you should not share information you would not want disclosed if we ultimately do not represent you.
If we decide we cannot represent you, we will let you know. We will not use information from your inquiry to your disadvantage, and we will handle it in accordance with applicable Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct.
4. How We Share Information
We share your information only in limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the Site or the Firm (such as our website host, email provider, and IT support). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and use the information only to perform services for us.
- If you become a client, with parties relevant to your case as needed for representation, with your knowledge and consent.
- When required by law, such as in response to a valid court order, subpoena, regulatory request, or other legal process — subject to all applicable privileges and protections.
- To protect rights and safety, including to investigate fraud, enforce our terms, or protect the Firm, our clients, or the public.
5. Data Retention
If you become a client, your information is retained in accordance with the Firm’s client file retention practices and applicable Michigan ethics rules — generally several years after a matter closes.
If you contact us but do not become a client, we retain your inquiry information for a reasonable period (typically several years) to honor conflict checks and to respond if you re-engage. After that period, we may delete or anonymize the information.
Server logs containing IP addresses and similar technical information are typically retained for a shorter period, usually a few months.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information collected through the Site. This includes encrypted (HTTPS) connections for all Site traffic and secured access to the Firm’s internal systems. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you are sharing particularly sensitive information, please consider calling us directly rather than submitting it through a web form.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. These can include:
- The right to know what personal information we have collected about you
- The right to request a copy of that information
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information, subject to our obligation to retain certain records
- The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will respond within the time frames required by applicable law. Some information may be exempt from deletion or disclosure under attorney-client privilege, the work product doctrine, applicable retention rules, or other legal obligations.
California residents (under the CCPA/CPRA), Virginia residents (under the VCDPA), Colorado residents (under the CPA), Connecticut residents (under the CTDPA), and residents of other states with applicable privacy laws have additional or specific rights under those laws. We do not sell personal information, and we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
If the firm is approached about a dog bite case involving a minor, communications about that representation typically come from a parent, guardian, or other adult on the child’s behalf in accordance with Michigan law governing claims by minors.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may include links to third-party websites (for example, the Michigan Legislature, Google Maps, or court resources). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
10. Contact Us
To make a privacy request, ask a question about this Privacy Policy, or contact the Firm about anything else, you can reach us at:
The Michigan Dog Bite Law Firm 17000 West 10 Mile Road, Suite 250 Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: 1-800-LAWSUIT (1-800-529-7848) Email: info@michigandogbitelawfirm.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after a change becomes effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.