Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit www.scdlawpllc.com, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding that information.
Please read this policy carefully. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly. When you complete a contact form or reach out to us by phone or email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and a general description of your legal matter. Do not submit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account details, dates of birth, or driver's license numbers through this website. Any sensitive information submitted voluntarily is done at your own risk.
Automatically collected information. When you visit our website, our servers automatically record certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us maintain and improve the site.
Cookies and tracking technologies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and analyze site usage. Third-party platforms we use, including those listed in the Third-Party Services section below, may also place cookies or tracking pixels on your device when you visit our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain site features. For more information on managing cookies, visit All About Cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and evaluate whether we can assist with your legal matter
- Communicate with you about your inquiry or future services, where permitted
- Analyze and improve website performance and user experience
- Serve relevant advertising to users who have previously visited our website
- Comply with applicable laws and professional obligations
- Protect the security and integrity of our website
We do not use the information you provide to make automated legal decisions about your situation.
Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality
Submitting a contact form, sending an email, or otherwise communicating with us through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential information through this website until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established through a signed engagement agreement.
Communications received before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.
Third-Party Services and Tracking Technologies
We use a number of third-party platforms to help us understand how visitors use our website, improve our services, and deliver relevant advertising. These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, and interactions with our content.
Google Products
We use the following Google services:
- Google Analytics collects aggregated data about how visitors interact with our website, including pages viewed, session duration, and traffic sources. Data is collected anonymously and does not identify individual users.
- Google Search Console helps us monitor our site's search performance and identify technical issues. It does not collect personal information about visitors.
- Google Ads allows us to run paid search campaigns and retarget users who have previously visited our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits.
You can opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
We use the Meta Pixel on our website. This tool allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, build audiences for future campaigns, and retarget users who have visited our site. Meta may collect data about your activity on our website and connect it to your Facebook or Instagram account if you are logged in.
To manage your ad preferences on Meta platforms, visit Facebook Ad Preferences.
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity, a behavioral analytics tool that records how users interact with our website through session recordings, heatmaps, and click tracking. This data is used to improve site usability and user experience. Microsoft Clarity may collect data in conjunction with other Microsoft advertising products.
To learn more, visit Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
Other Ad Networks and Interest-Based Advertising
We may participate in interest-based advertising through additional ad networks. To opt out of interest-based advertising broadly, visit www.aboutads.info/choices or www.networkadvertising.org/choices.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third-party advertisers.
SMS Communications
If you provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages from Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC, standard messaging rates from your carrier may apply. Message frequency will vary. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at (281) 341-5577. We do not share your phone number or SMS consent data with third parties for marketing purposes.
CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
We may send you email communications in connection with your inquiry or ongoing legal matter. In accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we will:
- Not use deceptive subject lines or sender information
- Identify any commercial message as an advertisement where required
- Include our physical mailing address in commercial emails
- Provide a clear and easy method to opt out of future commercial emails
- Honor opt-out requests promptly, within 10 business days
To unsubscribe from any marketing communications, click the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
Texas Residents: Your Rights Under the TDPSA
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), effective July 1, 2024, gives Texas residents specific rights regarding their personal data. If you are a Texas resident, you have the right to:
- Know whether we are processing your personal data, and to access that data
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
- Delete personal data you have provided to us or that we have collected about you, subject to applicable legal and professional retention obligations
- Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable and usable format, where technically feasible
- Opt out of the processing of your personal data for purposes of targeted advertising or the sale of personal data
We do not sell personal data as defined under the TDPSA. We do use personal data for targeted advertising through platforms such as Google Ads and Meta Pixel. You may opt out of targeted advertising by using the opt-out tools listed in the Third-Party Services section above, or by contacting us directly.
To submit a request to exercise any of these rights, contact us at (281) 341-5577 or through our contact form at scdlawpllc.com/contact/. We will respond within 45 days as required by the TDPSA. If we are unable to fulfill your request, we will explain the reason in our response. You may appeal a denied request by contacting us using the same methods above.
GDPR Notice for International Visitors
This website is operated in the United States and is primarily intended for visitors located in Texas and the Greater Houston area. If you are visiting from the European Union or European Economic Area, please be aware of the following:
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data, subject to applicable legal obligations
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Request a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
We collect and process personal data only as described in this policy. The legal bases for our processing include your consent, the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at (281) 341-5577 or through our contact form at scdlawpllc.com/contact/. We will respond within 30 days.
Do Not Track
Our website does not currently alter its behavior in response to Do Not Track signals from browsers. We continue to collect standard usage data as described in this policy, regardless of DNT settings.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect information submitted through this site from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to avoid submitting sensitive information through web forms.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information in limited circumstances, including:
- When required by law, court order, or a valid legal process
- To our attorneys and staff who need the information to evaluate or handle your inquiry
- To trusted service providers who assist with website operation, under confidentiality obligations
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Firm, our clients, or others
Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request that we stop sending you communications
- Ask what information we have collected from you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and professional retention obligations
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at (281) 341-5577 or through the contact form at scdlawpllc.com/contact/.
Retention of Information
We retain information collected through this website for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with applicable law, or to meet our professional responsibility obligations under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC has no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and is not responsible for how they collect, use, or protect your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit before providing personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC
Phone: (281) 341-5577
Website: scdlawpllc.com/contact/
Effective Date: March 28, 2026