Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2025

Welcome to https://www.lypedestsmith.com/ (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We’re committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
• Contact us via email or contact form
• Register for events, webinars, or other services we offer

Typical personal information includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information, such as:

• Log Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, pages of our site that you visit, date/time stamps, and referral URLs.
• Device Information: Operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Metrics on how you interact with our site (e.g., scroll depth, clicks).

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, Web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide analytics on site usage
• Deliver targeted advertising (where applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out using third-party tools; however, disabling cookies may limit functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
• Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and updates (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyze usage to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud

We may send you SMS messages related to your service experience, such as feedback or review requests. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our site, conducting our business, or serving you (e.g., hosting providers, email service). They are contractually bound to use your data only to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

5. Advertising and Analytics

We may use third-party advertising networks to serve ads and collect information about your visits to our site and other sites in order to provide targeted advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page or your browser settings.

We also use Google Analytics (or similar) to understand how users engage with our site. Analytics providers may use cookies and other identifiers to collect and analyze information about your use of the site.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error free.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us; we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Your Privacy Choices

• Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us.
• Opt-out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications contacting us directly to info [email protected]
• Cookies: Manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

7600 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 300

Austin, TX 78752

512-881-3556

512-737-0213 (fax)

Thank you for trusting Lype, Dest & Smith PLLC with your personal information. We’re committed to keeping it safe and transparent.