Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 30, 2025
1. Who We Are
Bourne Law Firm, LLC ("Firm," "we," "us," "our") is a Georgia-based plaintiff practice focusing on workers' compensation and personal-injury claims. Our office is located at 106 Colony Park Dr Ste 1000, Cumming, GA 30040; phone 770.886.3030; e-mail elliot@bourne.law.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Policy covers "Personal Information"—data that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual—collected through:
- bourne.law and any microsites we operate;
- contact / consultation forms, live-chat, e-mail, SMS, or social-media messaging;
- in-person events such as free case-evaluation clinics.
No attorney–client relationship is formed by visiting this site or submitting information. Do not send confidential medical or wage records until we have executed a written engagement agreement. we run cookie-free, privacy-friendly analytics.
3. Information We Collect & Why
| Category | Typical Data Points | "Business Purpose" |
|---|---|---|
| Contact & Case Details | name, phone, e-mail, employer, injury date, wage info | Evaluate potential claims, conflicts checks, prepare fee agreements |
| Site Analytics (Netlify) | IP address*, timestamp, URL requested, user-agent string | Measure site performance, page popularity, and marketing ROI |
*Netlify truncates or hashes IP addresses before storage; data is aggregated and never used to identify individual visitors.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process Personal Information under one or more lawful bases: client consent, preparation of a contract, legitimate interests in marketing our services, compliance with legal obligations, and for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell Personal Information. We disclose it only to:
- Service providers (secure cloud case-management, HIPAA-compliant medical-record vendors, Netlify for hosting/analytics) under written agreements;
- Courts, opposing counsel, insurers—with client authorization—as required to prosecute claims;
- Government authorities when compelled by subpoena, court order, or ethics rules.
6. Cookies, Pixels & Opt-Out Choices
Netlify Analytics
Our site uses Netlify Analytics, a cookie-free, server-side log solution. Netlify captures aggregate page-view data (anonymized IP, URL, timestamp, user-agent). No personal profiles are created, and no cross-site tracking occurs.
Your Choices
- Browser controls – You may block or delete cookies in your browser settings (session-dependent site features may break).
- Do Not Track – Our site currently honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.
7. Data Security
We protect information with TLS 1.3 encryption, role-based access, offsite encrypted backups, and quarterly penetration testing.
8. Data Retention
If you become a client, we retain case files six years after final disposition (Georgia Bar Rule 1.15). Otherwise, inquiry data is purged after 24 months unless litigation is reasonably anticipated.
9. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of targeted advertising. Submit verified requests via privacy@bourne.law or call 770.886.3030.
10. External Links
Our site links to medical providers, government agencies, and law blogs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.
11. Children's Information
Our services target adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us if you believe a child has provided information.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Policy to reflect changes in law or firm operations. Revisions will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
Bourne Law Firm
106 Colony Park Dr Ste 1000
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 770.886.3030
Email: info@bourne.law