Last Updated: December 9, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Butler Law Firm – The Houston DWI Lawyer (“Butler Law Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information about visitors to our website at https://www.thehoustondwilawyer.com (the “Site”).
By visiting or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.
1. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through the Site and any related online contact forms, newsletters, or other online features that link to this Privacy Policy. It does not apply to information collected offline, through in-person interactions, or in the course of an attorney–client relationship outside of the Site.
Visiting the Site or sending us information through the Site does not create an attorney–client relationship. Do not submit confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through the Site. If you need legal advice specific to your situation, please contact an attorney directly and enter into a written engagement agreement.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you use the Site:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you choose to provide, such as:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you provide when you submit a contact form, request information, or sign up for updates.
- Case-Related Information: Information you voluntarily share about an arrest, citation, or legal matter when you submit a message through a form or other electronic means on the Site.
- Communication Preferences: Your choices about receiving newsletters, updates, or other communications from us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information using cookies and similar technologies, such as:
- Usage Data: Pages you view, links you click, the date and time of your visit, the amount of time you spend on the Site, and other interaction information.
- Device and Browser Information: Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and similar technical data.
- Location Information: General location based on your IP address (for example, city or region).
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as analytics and advertising partners, referral sources, or social media platforms if you interact with our content there. We may combine this information with other information we collect.
3. How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Operate and Improve the Site: Including maintaining, securing, and optimizing the Site and its features.
- To Respond to Your Requests: Such as answering questions you submit, responding to messages, and providing information about legal topics that may interest you.
- To Communicate with You: Including sending informational or educational materials consistent with applicable advertising and ethics rules.
- To Analyze and Understand Usage: Including measuring traffic, understanding how visitors use the Site, and improving our content, layout, and services.
- To Protect Our Rights and Comply with Law: Including enforcing our terms, protecting the security of the Site, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember certain information.
We may use cookies for purposes such as:
- Allowing the Site to function properly and securely.
- Remembering your preferences and settings.
- Understanding how visitors use the Site.
- Improving our content and user experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Analytics and Online Advertising
We may use third-party analytics providers (such as analytics or marketing platforms) to help us understand Site traffic and usage. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and other websites over time.
We may also use advertising tools to present information about our services on other websites or platforms. These tools may rely on information collected through cookies or similar technologies. You can often manage your preferences or opt out of certain types of online behavioral advertising through your browser settings or third-party opt-out mechanisms.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, or IT support. These service providers are permitted to use the information only to provide services to us.
- Professional Advisors and Co-Counsel: With other lawyers or professionals as reasonably necessary in connection with potential or actual legal representation, consistent with our ethical and professional obligations.
- Legal and Safety Reasons: When we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable law, a court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Butler Law Firm, our clients, or others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or other business transaction involving our firm, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain information we collect through the Site for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may also retain certain information for recordkeeping, compliance, and dispute resolution purposes.
9. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your information, such as:
- Accessing or requesting a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Requesting that we correct or update inaccurate information.
- Requesting that we delete or restrict the use of your information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opting out of marketing or informational communications.
To exercise these rights (if available in your jurisdiction), or to update your contact preferences, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
10. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can use other tools to control cookies and similar technologies, as described above.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as required by applicable law.
12. Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by Butler Law Firm. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we update the Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective means that you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise any rights that may be available to you, please contact us by using the contact form on our Site or by writing to:
Butler Law Firm – The Houston DWI Lawyer
11500 Northwest Freeway, #400
Houston, TX 77092
United States
Please do not send confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through the Site or via unsecured email.