Definitions

• “Personal Information” means any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual.
• “Sensitive Information” refers to information revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, union membership status, genetic or biometric data, sexual orientation, or health information of an identifiable person.
• “Us,” “We,” or “Traut Firm” refers to Traut Firm, LLC.
• “Website” refers collectively to www.trautfirm.com.

Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy.

This privacy policy explains the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the Website, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

This policy applies to information we collect:

• On this Website;
• In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website.

It does not apply to information collected by:

• Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Traut Firm or any third party;
• Any third party, including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from the Website.

Children Under the Age of 16

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected or received Personal Information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from a child under 16, please contact us at [email protected].

Sensitive Personal Information

We will not request Sensitive Information from you while using the Website. Please do not provide Sensitive Information when using the Website. If you believe that Sensitive Information has been inadvertently shared, please contact us at [email protected] to have it removed.

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

• Personal Information;
• Information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details.

We collect this information:

• Directly from you when you provide it;
• Automatically as you navigate through the Website (through cookies and similar technologies).

Information You Provide to Us

The information we collect on or through our Website may include:

• Personal Information provided through forms, such as when you contact us through the Website or apply for a job;
• Records and copies of your correspondence, including email addresses, if you contact us through the Website.

Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies

As you interact with our Website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to gather information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, such as:

• Details of your visits to our Website, including traffic data, logs, and communication data;
• Information about your computer, internet connection, IP address, operating system, and browser type.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Website. You can refuse to accept cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, some parts of the Website may not function properly without cookies. The types of cookies we use include:

• Performance Cookies – to improve the performance of the Website;
• Strictly Necessary Cookies – to enable core functionality;
• Functional Cookies – to allow personalized settings on the Website;
• Marketing Cookies – to display relevant advertisements.

Third-Party Use of Cookies

Some third parties, such as Google and YouTube, may use cookies to collect information when you use our Website. These third parties may associate the collected information with your Personal Information and use it for interest-based advertising. We do not control third parties’ tracking technologies and recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect about you or that you provide, including Personal Information, for the following purposes:

• To present the Website and its contents to you;
• To provide you with information or services you request;
• To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information;
• To notify you about changes to our Website or any services;
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Traut Firm, our clients, or others.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose Personal Information that we collect or you provide as described in this privacy policy:

• To contractors, service providers, and other third parties who support our business;
• To a buyer or successor in the event of a merger or sale;
• To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it;
• To comply with any legal obligations.

We will not sell or transfer your Personal Information for marketing purposes.

Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information

You have the ability to control the information you provide to us, including managing cookies via your browser settings. If you wish to opt out of receiving certain communications from us, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].

Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You may contact us at [email protected] to:

• Confirm whether we store your Personal Information;
• Request access to or corrections of the Personal Information we hold;
• Request the deletion of your Personal Information.

We may not accommodate all requests if they violate legal obligations or requirements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of Personal Information is at your own risk.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes. The date of the last revision is indicated at the top of the page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].