Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you use our website, engage our legal services, or communicate with us. This may include:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Documents: Files and documents you upload through our intake forms or secure client portal.
• Payment Information: Credit card, debit card, and other payment details processed through Stripe. JD Woods Law PLC does not directly store your payment card data.
• Communications: Information you provide in emails, contact forms, and consultations.
• Website Usage: Anonymized analytics data collected through Plausible Analytics (see "Cookies & Analytics" below).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide legal services, including document drafting, review, and legal analysis.
• To communicate with you about your legal matters, account, and our services.
• To process payments through our third-party payment processor, Stripe.
• To comply with legal obligations and professional responsibility requirements under The Florida Bar rules.
• To improve our website and services based on anonymized usage data.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Payment Processing: Payment information is shared with Stripe to process your transactions securely.
• AI Document Processing: Documents may be processed using AI tools to assist with drafting and analysis (see "AI Processing" below). These tools are subject to confidentiality protections.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to comply with legal process.

AI Processing of Documents

JD Woods Law PLC uses artificial intelligence tools to assist with legal research, document drafting, and analysis. When your documents are processed using these tools:

• AI tools are vetted for data privacy and security before use in our practice.
• These tools do not retain or store your documents after processing is complete.
• Your data is not used to train AI models.
• All AI-assisted work is reviewed by a licensed Florida attorney before delivery.

Our use of AI tools complies with Florida Ethics Opinion 24-1. For more information, see our Disclosures page.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Client documents are stored using industry-standard security measures. While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable means.

Data Retention

Client files and records are retained in accordance with The Florida Bar's requirements for record keeping. Generally, client files are retained for a minimum of six (6) years after the matter closes. At the conclusion of the retention period, client files are permanently destroyed using secure data erasure methods that meet Department of Defense standards, ensuring no recoverable data remains. Certain records may be retained longer if required by law or if the matter warrants extended retention.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal and professional retention obligations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jdwoods@jdwoodslaw.com. We will respond as quickly as possible during regular business hours, as any such request will require an attorney to take action on your behalf.

Cookies & Analytics

JD Woods Law PLC uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track visitors across websites. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous. We do not use any other tracking cookies or third-party analytics services.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us at jdwoods@jdwoodslaw.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: