This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is provided pursuant to applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (“MPIPA”), Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3501 et seq., the District of Columbia Consumer Security Breach Notification Act, D.C. Code § 28-3851 et seq., and other applicable state and federal regulations. Quinn Patton, LC (“Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) maintains this Policy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of personal information.

​

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

​

Pursuant to Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3501(d) and D.C. Code § 28-3851(3), we collect:

 

Personal Identifiers:

• Name, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, telephone number

• Social Security number, driver’s license number, or other government-issued identification numbers

• Other similar identifiers as defined under applicable law

 

Protected Classifications:

• Information protected under Maryland and District of Columbia law and federal law

• Commercial Information:

• Records of services requested or obtained

• Other commercial information as defined under applicable law

 

Internet Activity:

• Browsing history, search history

• Information regarding interaction with our website

• Data collected through cookies and tracking technologies

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

​

We process personal information under the following legal bases:

• Performance of contract

• Legitimate interests

• Legal obligation

• Consent, where required by law

​

USE OF INFORMATION

 

We use collected information for:

• Providing legal services

• Responding to inquiries

• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

• Marketing communications (subject to consent requirements under CAN-SPAM Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7701 et seq.)

​

INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

​

In accordance with MPIPA and DC privacy laws:

• We do not sell personal information

• We share information only as permitted by law and as described in this Policy

• Disclosures may be made pursuant to legal process or as required by applicable law

​

DATA SECURITY

​

We implement and maintain reasonable security procedures in compliance with Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3503 and D.C. Code § 28-3852, including:

• Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards

• Encryption of personal information in transit and at rest

• Access controls and authentication procedures

​

DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

​

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with:

• Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-3504 (Maryland)

• D.C. Code § 28-3852 (District of Columbia)

​

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

​

Under Maryland and District of Columbia law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Opt-out of marketing communications

 

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

 

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506:

• We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13

• Parents may review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s information

​

RETENTION OF INFORMATION

​

We retain personal information in accordance with:

• Applicable legal and regulatory requirements

• Professional obligations under Maryland and DC Rules of Professional Conduct

• Our internal retention policies

​

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

​

We reserve the right to modify this Policy. Material changes will be communicated as required by law.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

​

Inquiries regarding this Policy should be directed to:

​

Quinn Patton, LC
833 Ritchie Highway, Suite 4

Severna Park, Maryland 21146

katpatton@quinnpatton.com

 

ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE NOTICE

 

Communications through this website are subject to applicable attorney-client privilege laws and the Maryland and District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct. No attorney-client relationship is formed absent an express engagement agreement.

 

GOVERNING LAW

 

This Policy is governed by applicable federal law and the laws of Maryland, as applicable to the specific services provided.

​

Last Updated: November 13, 2024