Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Your privacy matters to Colette Rausch Law, LLC (the "Firm"). This policy explains what information the Firm collects when you visit this website or submit information through Firm intake forms or document upload portals, how the Firm uses that information, and how the Firm protects it.

At a Glance

• The Firm does not sell your personal information
• The Firm only collects information you choose to provide (plus basic website usage data)
• The Firm uses reputable third-party services to operate the website and run its practice
• Information submitted through this website is not confidential unless you have a signed agreement with the Firm
• You can contact the Firm anytime with questions about your privacy

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Visiting this website, browsing content, or contacting the Firm through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a signed written engagement agreement.

Information You Provide

When you contact the Firm through this website, you may choose to provide:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • A message or inquiry

Important Security Notice

Do not submit confidential or sensitive information through this website or by unsecured email. This includes:

  • Details about ongoing legal matters

  • Social Security numbers or financial account numbers

  • Time-sensitive legal information subject to deadlines

Information submitted through this website or email:

  • May not be secure and could potentially be intercepted by third parties

  • Will not be treated as confidential or protected by attorney-client privilege unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been established through a signed written engagement agreement

If you need to communicate securely, please contact the Firm at colette@coletterausch.com to arrange encrypted communication.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site automatically collects basic technical information when you visit, including:

  • Your IP address (a number that identifies your internet connection)

  • Browser type (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)

  • Device information (computer, phone, tablet)

  • Pages you visit and how long you spend on them

Why the Firm collects this: This information helps the Firm understand how people use the website so it can improve it and fix technical problems. The Firm does not use this information to identify you personally.

Cookies and Analytics

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

What the Firm uses: This website may use:

  • Essential cookies to make the website work properly

  • Analytics cookies (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site

Your choice: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but this may affect how the website functions. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies

  • Block third-party cookies only

  • Delete cookies after each session

Third-Party Services

The Firm uses the following third-party service providers to operate this website and manage its practice:

Website Hosting: Squarespace

  • Hosts and maintains this website

  • Collects basic analytics data (IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited)

  • May use cookies for site functionality and analytics

  • Data stored on secure servers in the United States

  • View Squarespace's Privacy Policy

Contact Forms: Cognito Forms

  • Hosts intake and contact forms on this website

  • Stores information you submit through forms (name, email, phone, messages)

  • Uses TLS encryption to protect data during transmission between your browser and their servers

  • Form submissions are stored on secure servers in the United States but are not encrypted at rest

  • GDPR and CCPA compliant

  • View Cognito Forms' Privacy Policy

Other Services:

Depending on the nature of the engagement, the Firm may also use:

  • Practice management software

  • Secure email and communication services

  • Payment processing services

  • Document storage and management tools

These providers may have access to personal information only as necessary to perform services on the Firm's behalf. The Firm takes reasonable steps to work with reputable providers that maintain appropriate security measures, but cannot control their privacy practices. Each provider is subject to its own privacy policy.

The Firm does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

How the Firm Shares Information

The Firm does not sell your personal information. Period.

The Firm may share information you provide only in these limited circumstances:

  • To respond to your inquiry (for example, to schedule a consultation)

  • To operate the website (for example, with hosting providers)

  • To support the Firm's practice (for example, with practice management software)

  • When required by law (for example, in response to a court order or subpoena)

Any third-party service providers the Firm works with are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes the Firm authorizes.

Your Rights Regarding Your Information

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information the Firm has collected about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and ethical obligations)

  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact the Firm at colette@coletterausch.com.

Security Measures

The Firm takes reasonable steps to protect the information you provide, including:

  • Using secure hosting services

  • Encrypting data transmission where possible

  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only

  • Working with reputable third-party service providers

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. The Firm cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted electronically.

How Long the Firm Keeps Information

The Firm retains information:

  • As long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry and provide services

  • As required by law (for example, Maryland Bar rules require attorneys to retain certain records)

  • As needed for business purposes (for example, to defend against legal claims)

If you'd like the Firm to delete your information, please contact the Firm. The Firm will honor your request unless it is required to retain the information for legal or ethical reasons.

Geographic Scope

Colette Rausch Law, LLC is located in Maryland and provides legal services primarily to clients in Maryland. This website is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to provide legal services in any jurisdiction where the Firm is not authorized to practice.

Changes to This Policy

The Firm may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its practices or legal requirements.

If the Firm makes significant changes, it will post a notice on the website homepage or send an email to clients who have provided contact information.

Questions About Privacy

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how the Firm handles your information, please contact:

Colette Rausch Law, LLC
Silver Spring, Maryland
Email: colette@coletterausch.com
Phone: (301) 678-3234