Privacy Policy

This website is owned and operated by Councilor, Buchanan, & Mitchel, P.C., doing business as Councilor (“Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

The Firm is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information shared with us through this website and related services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through this website (“Site”).
By using this Site, submitting information to us, or interacting with our services online, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of this Site is also subject to our Terms of Use.

Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected:

• On this Site
• Through forms, registrations, subscriptions, and communications submitted through this Site
• Through email or other electronic communications between you and the Firm through the Site, and
• Through services or resources made available through the Site

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected:

• Offline or through other means not associated with this Site, or
• By third-party websites, applications, or services that may link to or be accessible from this Site

Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:

• Submit contact forms or inquiries
• Subscribe to newsletters, alerts, or communications
• Register for events or webinars
• Apply for employment opportunities
• Request information or services, or
• Otherwise communicate with us through the Site

The information collected may include:

• Name
• Company name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Telephone number
• Employment or professional information, and
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

We may also automatically collect limited technical and usage information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages viewed
• Website activity and usage patterns, and
• General geographic location information

Information Collected Automatically

As you navigate and interact with the Site, we may use cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and usage patterns.

These technologies help us:

• Improve website functionality and performance
• Better understand visitor engagement and usage trends
• Enhance user experience
• Maintain website security, and
• Improve our communications and services

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Please note that some portions of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the Site to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests
• Provide requested information, services, or communications
• Administer events, webinars, or subscriptions
• Process employment inquiries or applications
• Improve website functionality, performance, and user experience
• Monitor and analyze website usage and trends
• Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations, and
• Carry out other legitimate business purposes

We may also use your contact information to provide updates, insights, newsletters, or information about services that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those communications or by contacting us directly.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

We may disclose information:

• To our affiliates, subsidiaries, and related entities
• To vendors, service providers, or contractors who support our business operations and are authorized to use such information only as necessary to provide services to us
• To comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• To protect the rights, property, safety, or security of the Firm, our clients, users, or others
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or a portion of our business or assets, or
• With your consent or at your direction

We may also disclose aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify any individual.

Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services for informational or convenience purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of third-party sites or services.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect information submitted through this Site from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving marketing or newsletter communications from us at any time by:

• Using the unsubscribe link included in communications, or
• Contacting us directly using the information below

You may also manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, technologies, legal requirements, or website operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our website practices, please contact us at:

Councilor
7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 500
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.986.0600
compliance@councilor.com