Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Who We Are

Winstead PC ("we," "our," or "us") is a professional law firm located at 2728 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201. We provide comprehensive legal services to businesses, investors, developers, financial organizations, government entities, and private clients.

Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website winsteadonline.com or use our legal services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 15, 2026. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

Fill out contact forms on our website
Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
Request information about our legal services
Schedule a consultation
Communicate with us via email, phone, or other means

This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Business or company name
Professional title
Information about your legal needs or inquiry

Information from Forms

When you submit forms on our website, we collect the information you provide in those forms. This includes:

Contact form submissions (name, email, phone, service interest, message)
Consultation request forms
Newsletter subscription forms
Any other forms you choose to complete

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type (computer, tablet, smartphone)
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
Date and time of visit
Geographic location (country, region, city)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced functionality.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing effectiveness.

For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Legal Services

Respond to your inquiries and requests
Schedule and conduct consultations
Provide legal advice and representation
Process and manage your cases

To Communicate with Clients

Send updates about your case or matter
Provide information about our services
Send appointment reminders
Respond to your questions and concerns

To Improve Our Website

Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Identify and fix technical issues
Improve website functionality and user experience
Develop new features and content

Legal and Compliance Purposes

Comply with legal obligations and court orders
Protect our rights, property, and safety
Enforce our terms of service and agreements
Respond to lawful requests from public authorities

4. Who Has Access to Your Data

Our Employees and Attorneys

Your personal information may be accessed by our attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff who need the information to perform their job duties. All personnel are trained on data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, including:

Website hosting providers
Email and communication platforms
Form processing services (such as FormSubmit)
Analytics providers
IT support and security services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
Enforce our agreements
Respond to an emergency

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit (formsubmit.co) to process contact form submissions. When you submit a form, your information is sent through FormSubmit's servers to our email. FormSubmit may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policy. For more information, visit FormSubmit's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics collects information about how visitors use our website, including your IP address (which may be anonymized), browser type, and pages visited. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website. For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Other Third-Party Tools

We may use other third-party services such as:

Content delivery networks (CDNs)
Security and firewall services
Email marketing services

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review their policies.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication measures
Employee training on data protection practices
Secure data storage and backup systems

Important: While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You provide your information at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

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

How Long We Keep Data

Client Records: Retained for the duration of our professional relationship and for the period required by applicable law and professional regulations (typically 7-10 years after matter closure).
Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 3 years from the date of submission.
Website Analytics: Retained for up to 26 months.
Marketing Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

When Data Is Deleted

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If you request deletion of your personal information, we will comply with applicable laws and may retain certain information as required for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access Your Data

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this information within a reasonable timeframe, subject to verification of your identity.

Right to Correct Inaccurate Data

If you believe any of the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.

Right to Delete Your Data

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as legal retention requirements or ongoing legal matters.

How to Exercise These Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Additional Rights

Depending on your location, you may also have rights to:

Object to processing of your personal information
Restrict processing of your personal information
Data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

9. How to Request Data Deletion

If you would like us to delete your personal information, please follow the process below:

Contact Us

Send a data deletion request to:

Email: support@winsteadonline.com

Include "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line.

Required Information

To help us process your request, please provide:

Your full name
Email address associated with your data
Phone number (if applicable)
Specific information you want deleted (or request "all personal information")
Reason for deletion (optional)

Process for Deletion Requests

We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 5 business days.
We will verify your identity by contacting you at the email address or phone number on file.
Once verified, we will process your request within 30 days.
We will confirm when deletion is complete or explain any reasons for partial denial.

Note: We may retain certain information as required by law, professional regulations, or for legitimate business purposes such as pending legal matters or dispute resolution.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Winstead PC

Address: 2728 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201