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    Privacy Policy

    Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut
    Effective date: April 1, 2026
    Last updated: Jul 1, 2026

    This Privacy Policy explains how the Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit scottrabautlaw.com (the "Site") or contact us through the Site. Please read it together with our Terms of Use.

    1. Who We Are

    The Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut is the assumed name (d/b/a) of Scott E. Rabaut, a solo criminal defense attorney licensed in the State of Michigan (P81391), with an office in Sterling Heights, Michigan. We handle criminal defense matters including OWI/DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, felony and misdemeanor charges, juvenile matters, traffic offenses, and pre-charge/under-investigation representation.

    Contact for privacy questions or requests:
    Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut
    38600 Van Dyke Ave., Suite 200, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
    Phone: (586) 243-4140
    Email: rabautlaw@gmail.com

    2. Information We Collect

    Information you give us directly

    When you use the contact or intake form on the Site, or otherwise reach out to us, we may collect:

    • Your name
    • Your email address
    • Your phone number
    • Details about your legal situation that you choose to share (for example, the type of charge or the assistance you are seeking)
    • Any other information you include in your message

    You control what you submit. Please read Section 4 ("No Attorney-Client Relationship") and Section 5 ("Limits on Confidentiality of Web Submissions") before sending sensitive details about your case.

    Information collected automatically

    When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

    • Your IP address and general location
    • Browser type and device information
    • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
    • The website or ad that referred you to the Site

    Information from phone calls

    We may keep records of calls to the Firm, such as the phone number and call time.

    Calls to the Firm may be recorded for quality, training, or record-keeping purposes. Where required, you will hear a notice at the start of the call.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

    • Respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about a potential or existing matter
    • Schedule and confirm consultations and appointments
    • Provide the legal services you request
    • Send transactional text messages and emails you have consented to receive (see Section 8)
    • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
    • Measure the performance of our website and advertising
    • Comply with legal and ethical obligations

    We do not sell your personal information.

    4. No Attorney-Client Relationship

    Using this Site, submitting the contact form, sending an email, or leaving a voicemail does NOT create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut is formed only when the Firm and the client both agree in writing to representation through a signed engagement or fee agreement.

    Until that written agreement is in place, no information you send is protected as a privileged attorney-client communication, and the Firm has no obligation to take any action on your matter.

    5. Limits on Confidentiality of Web Submissions

    Please do not send time-sensitive, confidential, or highly detailed information about your case through the website form or by unencrypted email. Information transmitted over the internet is not fully secure, and, because no attorney-client relationship exists yet (see Section 4), details you submit before you are a client may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.

    There is also a possibility that the Firm already represents another party in your matter, which could prevent us from representing you. The safest way to discuss the specifics of your situation is by phone at (586) 243-4140, where a live person is available, or in person after a conflict check. Share only what is necessary to make initial contact until we have confirmed we can represent you.

    6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly, to remember your preferences, and to help us understand how the Site and our advertising perform. These include:

    • Essential cookies that make the Site work.
    • Analytics cookies that help us measure traffic and usage (see Section 7).
    • Advertising cookies that help us measure and target advertising on third-party platforms (see Section 7).

    Your choices. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. You can also opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies using the tools described in Section 7 and Section 9. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.

    7. Third-Party Services We Use

    We rely on trusted third-party providers to operate the Site and our intake and marketing. Each provider handles data under its own privacy policy. The main ones are:

    • HighLevel / LeadConnector (GoHighLevel). Hosts our contact and intake form and stores the information you submit in our client-relationship management system. Data you enter in the form is transmitted to and stored by this provider on our behalf.
    • Google. We use Google Analytics 4 to measure Site usage, Google Ads to run and measure advertising, and Google Search Console to monitor search performance. Google may set cookies and receive usage data. You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on and manage ad personalization in your Google account settings.
    • Meta (Facebook/Instagram). We use the Meta Pixel to measure and target advertising. Meta may set cookies and receive data about your interaction with our Site and ads. You can manage ad preferences in your Meta account settings.
    • Website hosting provider. Vercel hosts the Site and may process technical data such as IP addresses and server logs.
    • Email provider. Google delivers and stores email communications.

    We may also disclose information when required by law, to comply with legal process, to protect the rights or safety of the Firm or others, or in connection with the sale or transfer of the practice.

    8. Text Messages (SMS)

    If you provide your phone number and consent, we may send you text messages related to your inquiry, consultation, or matter (transactional messages), and, only if you separately opt in, occasional informational messages. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

    • Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe.
    • Reply HELP for help, or call (586) 243-4140.

    Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving legal services. Your consent choices and mobile information are handled as described in this Policy and are not sold.

    9. Your Rights and Choices

    Michigan does not currently have a comprehensive consumer data privacy law in effect. Even so, we voluntarily offer the following to all Site visitors:

    • Access: You may ask what personal information we hold about you.
    • Correction: You may ask us to correct inaccurate information.
    • Deletion: You may ask us to delete information we hold about you, subject to legal and ethical record-keeping obligations that may require us to retain certain records.
    • Opt out of marketing: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the email, or from texts by replying STOP.

    To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 1. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

    Residents of other states. If you live in a state that has enacted a consumer privacy law (for example, California), you may have additional rights under that state's law. Contact us and we will honor rights that apply to you.

    10. Data Retention and Security

    We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, or as required by our legal, ethical, and professional obligations, then dispose of it appropriately. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information. However, no website, form, email, or electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security (see Section 5).

    11. Third-Party Links

    The Site may link to third-party websites (for example, court resources, our State Bar profile, or review sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing information.

    12. Children's Privacy

    The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

    13. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when it last changed. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Policy.

    14. Contact Us

    Questions or requests about this Privacy Policy:

    Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut,38600 Van Dyke Ave Ste 200, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Phone: (586) 243-4140 Email: rabautlaw@gmail.com Website: https://scottrabautlaw.com