Last Updated: May 15, 2026
Smith Dollar, PC (“Smith Dollar,” “the Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the confidentiality of information submitted through this website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, shared, and protected when visitors access or interact with this website.
This website is intended for informational purposes only and is designed to provide general information regarding the Firm’s legal services, attorneys, practice areas, news, events, and related topics.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this website or submitting information through any contact form, email link, scheduling tool, or other communication method available on this website.
Important Notice Regarding Confidential Information
Use of this website, including communication through this website, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Smith Dollar, PC.
Please do not submit confidential, privileged, time-sensitive, proprietary, highly sensitive, medical, financial, or detailed legal information through website contact forms, unsecured email, or other website communication tools unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established through a signed engagement agreement.
Although we take reasonable measures to help protect information submitted through this website, electronic communications and internet transmissions may not always be completely secure.
Information We May Collect
Information may be collected automatically or voluntarily when visitors interact with this website.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you submit information through contact forms, consultation requests, email links, newsletter signups, scheduling tools, or other communication features, we may collect information including:
• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company or employer information
• General inquiry details
• Any information voluntarily submitted by you
Information Collected Automatically
Like most modern websites, this website may automatically collect certain technical and usage information through server logs, analytics systems, cookies, tracking technologies, and third-party integrations.
Automatically collected information may include:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Website interaction information
• Approximate geographic region
• General usage and navigation behavior
Cookies, Analytics & Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies, analytics platforms, pixels, tags, scripts, embedded content, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, enhance user experience, maintain website security, and evaluate website performance.
This website may utilize services provided by third parties including, but not limited to:
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Search Console
• Google Maps
• WordPress-related plugins and integrations
• Hosting and website security providers
These services may collect technical and behavioral information regarding how visitors interact with this website. Depending on browser settings, device configuration, user consent preferences, and third-party platform functionality, certain information may be transmitted to third-party providers automatically when pages are loaded or interacted with.
Third-party services may independently use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service.
We do not control the independent data collection practices of third-party platforms or external technology providers.
Google Analytics & Google Services
This website may use Google Analytics and related Google services to help understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and website performance. Google Analytics may collect information regarding website usage patterns, device information, browser characteristics, approximate geographic location, and interaction behavior.
Google services may use cookies or similar technologies to help generate aggregated website analytics and reporting information.
Additional information regarding how Google collects and processes data may be found through Google’s own privacy policies and terms.
Google Maps
This website may include embedded Google Maps features or map-related functionality. When interacting with pages containing embedded maps, certain information such as IP address, browser information, and device information may be transmitted to Google.
How Information May Be Used
Information collected through this website may be used for legitimate business and operational purposes including:
• Responding to inquiries or consultation requests
• Communicating regarding legal services
• Scheduling meetings or consultations
• Improving website performance and usability
• Monitoring website security and preventing abuse
• Maintaining website functionality and technical operations
• Evaluating website analytics and performance trends
• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
Information submitted through this website is not sold to third parties.
Third-Party Service Providers
Smith Dollar, PC may utilize third-party vendors, consultants, technology providers, hosting providers, website developers, analytics services, marketing vendors, security providers, and software platforms in connection with the operation and maintenance of this website.
These providers may have limited access to certain website-related information strictly as reasonably necessary to perform operational, technical, hosting, maintenance, analytics, marketing, or security-related services.
Third-party providers are expected to maintain commercially reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the services provided.
Data Retention
Information submitted through this website may be retained for varying periods of time depending on the nature of the inquiry, legal obligations, operational needs, security considerations, recordkeeping requirements, or ongoing business purposes.
We may retain certain technical logs, analytics information, communications, or inquiry records as reasonably necessary to maintain website functionality, business operations, legal compliance, or security.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have certain rights under applicable California privacy laws, including rights related to access, correction, deletion, or limitation of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions and obligations.
Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information involved, California residents may request additional information regarding:
• Categories of personal information collected
• Sources of personal information
• Purposes for collection or use
• Categories of third parties with whom information may be shared
Smith Dollar, PC does not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) signals. Due to differences in browser technologies and evolving standards, this website may not respond to all DNT signals in a standardized manner.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and Smith Dollar, PC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms for convenience or informational purposes. Smith Dollar, PC is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, availability, or policies of third-party websites or services.
Website Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and operational measures intended to help protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission, electronic storage, or website operation can be guaranteed to be completely secure, uninterrupted, or error-free.
Visitors use this website and submit information at their own discretion and risk.
No Legal Advice
The information contained on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Viewing this website, communicating through this website, or submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, technologies, legal requirements, operational practices, or business needs. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
Smith Dollar, PC
418 B Street, 4th Floor
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 522-1100
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy-related concerns regarding this website, please contact our office directly.