Service Terms and User Rules for All Site Visitors
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
Applicable to: Texas Residents & All Website Visitors
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Law Firm of Madeline M. Mcintosh (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our website, contact our office, or engage our legal services relating to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Texas privacy laws, the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, and applicable federal standards.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Social Security disability case details
- Medical history or records you submit
- Employment or income information
- Documents necessary for SSI/SSDI case evaluation
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Cookies, analytics, and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Evaluate your SSI/SSDI case
- Communicate with you regarding your claim or legal questions
- Prepare, submit, and manage your Social Security disability filings
- Schedule consultations or meetings
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal and ethical obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your permission
- With the Social Security Administration (SSA) for purposes of filing or managing your claim
- With medical providers, vocational experts, or other professionals directly related to your case
- With third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, email communication, or case management
- As required by law, court order, or regulatory requirements
- To protect our rights, our clients, or the integrity of our services
All third-party partners are required to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
5. Confidentiality and Attorney–Client Privilege
Any information you submit through our website or during communications with our office may be protected under attorney–client privilege, even before a formal attorney-client relationship is established.
We follow the privacy and confidentiality standards required by the State Bar of Texas and federal law.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve performance and understand user behavior. You may adjust cookie settings through your browser.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this limitation.
8. Your Rights (Texas Residents)
You may request:
- Access to the personal information we hold
- Corrections or updates to your information
- Deletion of certain information (when legally permitted)
- Limitations on how we use your information
To submit a request, contact us using the information below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The effective date at the top of the page will reflect the latest revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Law Firm of Madeline M. McIntosh
13355 Noel Road, Suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75240
1 (469) 678-7274
info@myssdlaw.com