Privacy Policy

Gilchrist Law Firm, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at https://thegilchristlawfirm.com/ or interact with us online.

1. Who We Are

Gilchrist Law Firm, PLLC is a Charlotte, North Carolina–based law firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses. Our website serves as an informational and communication platform for current and prospective clients.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, and phone number when you fill out a contact form or request a consultation.
  • Any details you provide in your inquiry or communication with us.

B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring website URLs.
    This information helps us improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

3. Comments

If you leave a comment on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After your comment is approved, your profile image (if applicable) becomes visible to the public.
You can review Gravatar’s Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

4. Media

If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images posted publicly.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance performance and convenience.

  • If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future visits. These cookies last for one year.
  • If you log in (for administrative purposes), temporary cookies will check if your browser accepts cookies.
  • Login cookies last two days; display preference cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks.
  • Editing or publishing an article creates a temporary cookie that stores the post ID; it expires after one day.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function as intended.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles and pages on our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interactions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, maintenance, or spam detection.
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or law enforcement requests.
  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely for administrative and moderation purposes.
For registered users (if any), personal information in user profiles is stored until deleted by the user or the administrator.
This retention helps ensure record accuracy and compliance with legal and ethical standards for legal service providers.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct or update inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data (unless retention is required for legal or ethical reasons).
  • Opt out of receiving future communications.
    To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no internet-based system can be completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

11. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments and contact form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection and security services.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from anyone under 18 years of age.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be reflected by a new effective date at the top of this page. Please review this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.