Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 7, 2026
The Mitchell Firm, Law Offices of Stephen Mitchell (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) owns and operates www.mtifirm.com (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or communicate with us.
By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE – NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
Transmission of information through this website, including contact forms, email, phone calls, or SMS communications, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm.
An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a written agreement signed by both you and the Firm.
Information submitted through this website may not be treated as confidential unless and until a formal attorney-client relationship is established.
Please do not send confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through this website.
2. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING & NO LEGAL ADVICE
This website may be considered attorney advertising under applicable laws and ethical rules.
The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Case-related information you voluntarily provide
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
We collect this information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Evaluate potential cases
- Communicate with you
- Provide legal services
- Improve our website and services
3. THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION
The Firm does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes. Personal information is disclosed only to trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, communications, and legal services—such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, payment processors, or SMS service providers—and only to the extent necessary to perform those services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information, maintain confidentiality, and are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to the Firm. We do not share mobile phone numbers or SMS consent data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes
3.1 INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”), including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
4. SMS AND MOBILE MESSAGING PRIVACY
By providing your mobile phone number and opting into our messaging service, you expressly consent to receive SMS communications from the Firm.
These may include:
- Case-related communications
- Appointment reminders
- Service updates
- Informational messages
- Limited marketing communications
Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of retaining legal services.
You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.” For assistance, reply “HELP” or contact us at [email protected] or 800-917-0911.
We maintain records of SMS consent in compliance with applicable telecommunications laws.
We use third-party messaging platforms such as Twilio solely to deliver SMS services. These providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
We do not sell or share mobile phone numbers or SMS consent data.
5. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know what personal information we collect
- Right to Access your personal information
- Right to Correct inaccurate personal information
- Right to Delete personal information
- Right to Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell or share personal information as defined under California law.
To submit a privacy request, email [email protected] or call 800-917-0911.
We may verify your identity before processing requests.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Case-related information may be retained in accordance with professional and legal recordkeeping obligations.
7. COOKIES & ANALYTICS
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze usage
- Deliver relevant advertising
We may use services such as Google Analytics.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Service may not function properly.
8. BEHAVIORAL REMARKETING
We and third-party vendors may use cookies to serve advertisements based on prior visits to our website.
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through platform settings.
9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information for third-party marketing purposes.
We may use service providers to operate our website and services, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- SMS platforms such as Twilio
These providers act solely on our behalf and are contractually restricted from using your information for any other purpose.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or to protect the security and integrity of the Firm.
11. BUSINESS TRANSFERS
If the Firm undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality obligations.
12. SECURITY
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including encrypted data transmission (SSL), access controls, and secure data storage.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
This website is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, such information will be deleted.
14. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
15. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Information may be processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to such transfer.
16. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
17. CONTACT INFORMATION
The Mitchell Firm, Law Offices of Stephen Mitchell
600 W. Broadway, Suite #920
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 800-917-0911
Email: info@ron-admin
Website: www.mtifirm.com