Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 25, 2026
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The Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting information you provide through this website. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit or interact with this website, how that information may be used, and certain choices available to you.
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Information We May Collect
 
When you visit or interact with this website, information may be collected automatically or provided voluntarily by you.
 
Information you voluntarily provide may include your name, telephone number, email address, information submitted through contact or intake forms, information provided when scheduling a consultation, and information you choose to provide through the website's chat feature or other communications.
 
Certain technical information may also be collected automatically, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser and device information, pages visited, referring pages, approximate location, time spent on the website, and other information concerning your interaction with the website.
 
How We Use Information
 
Information collected through this website may be used to:
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• Respond to inquiries and requests for information;

• Schedule consultations;

• Communicate with prospective and existing clients;

• Evaluate requests for legal services;

• Provide and improve website functionality;

• Maintain the security and operation of the website;

• Understand how visitors use the website; and

• Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations.

 
Information submitted in connection with a consultation or request for legal services may also be used to evaluate whether the Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C. can provide legal representation.
 
Wix and Website Services
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This website is hosted and operated using services provided by Wix. Wix and its associated applications may process information necessary to host and operate the website, provide analytics, facilitate communications, and provide other website functionality.
 
Information may be stored or processed through Wix's systems and applications in accordance with Wix's applicable privacy and security practices. Wix advises site owners that information collected through Wix sites may include information voluntarily supplied by visitors as well as technical information such as IP addresses and session information.
 
AI Chat and Website Communications
 
This website may use Wix Smart Chat, including artificial intelligence features, to provide general information, answer common questions, assist visitors in locating information on the website, and help prospective clients contact the firm or schedule a consultation.
 
Messages submitted through the chat feature may be processed using Wix's systems and may be available to the Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C. through Wix's communication and inbox tools. Wix Smart Chat may also use publicly available content from this website to generate responses to visitor questions.
 
AI-generated responses are provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
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Do not submit Social Security numbers, complete bank or credit-card account numbers, passwords, or other highly sensitive personal or financial information through the website's chat feature.
 
No Attorney-Client Relationship Created Through Website Use
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Visiting this website, using the AI chat feature, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or scheduling a consultation does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C.
 
An attorney-client relationship is established only after the firm has agreed to undertake representation.
 
Because representation has not necessarily been established when you first communicate with the firm, you should not send highly sensitive or confidential information through general website forms or the AI chat unless requested by the firm through an appropriate method.
 
Consultation Scheduling and Clio
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The Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C. may use Clio and Clio Grow for prospective-client intake, consultation scheduling, forms, communications, and related law-practice functions.
 
When you follow a scheduling or intake link from this website, information you provide may be submitted to and processed through Clio's systems. Clio Grow supports public intake forms and prospective-client scheduling and communications.
 
Cookies and Similar Technologies
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This website and services used in connection with it may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember visitor preferences, measure website performance, understand website usage, provide security, and support other website functionality.
 
Your browser may allow you to block or delete certain cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some portions of the website.
 
Email, Telephone and Text Communications
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If you provide your email address or telephone number, the firm may use that information to respond to your inquiry, communicate regarding a consultation or legal matter, provide requested information, or otherwise communicate with you concerning the reason you contacted the firm.
 
Where consent to SMS/text messaging is requested, message frequency may vary and message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP to opt out of text messages and HELP for assistance.
 
Mobile information and SMS opt-in consent information will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
 
Disclosure of Information
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The Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C. does not sell personal information collected through this website.
 
Information may be disclosed to service providers that assist the firm in operating its website, communicating with prospective or existing clients, scheduling consultations, managing legal matters, maintaining technology systems, or providing other services to the firm.
 
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, court process, professional obligations, protect the rights or security of the firm or others, or investigate suspected fraud or misuse of the website.
 
Service providers may include Wix, Clio, email and telecommunications providers, and other technology providers used in operating the firm's practice.
 
Client Confidentiality
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If you become a client of the Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C., information relating to the representation is also subject to applicable rules governing attorney-client confidentiality and other legal and professional obligations.
 
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to reduce or waive any confidentiality protection or privilege that otherwise applies to information relating to an attorney-client relationship.
 
In website articles, educational materials, examples, or other content discussing legal matters, names, dates, locations, facts, circumstances, and other identifying information may be changed or omitted to protect confidentiality and privacy.
 
Third-Party Websites
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This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. The privacy practices of those websites are governed by their respective privacy policies and are not controlled by the Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C.
 
Children's Privacy
 
This website is intended for adults seeking information concerning legal services and is not directed toward children. The firm does not knowingly use this website to solicit personal information from children.
 
Privacy Requests
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You may contact the firm if you have questions about information you have provided through this website or wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information maintained by the firm, subject to applicable law, record-retention requirements, professional obligations, and other legitimate reasons the firm may be required or permitted to retain information.
 
Changes to This Privacy Policy
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The Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C. may revise this Privacy Policy as the website, technology used by the firm, or applicable legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this website with the date it was last updated.
 
Contact Information
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Law Office of Rick J. Deal, P.C.
1110 N. Loop 336 W., Suite 530
Conroe, Texas 77301
Telephone: 936-367-4726
Email: rjdeal@rjdeal.com