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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 8, 2026

Introduction

Joel M. Thompson Law Office, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at joelmthompson.com.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact or scheduling form
  • Use our AI-powered intake chat widget
  • Schedule a consultation through our booking system
  • Send us an email or call our office
  • Access the Client Portal

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and details about your legal matter.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies.

AI Chat Widget Disclaimer

Our website features an AI-powered intake chat widget. This tool is designed to help answer general questions and assist with initial case inquiries. The AI chat widget does not provide legal advice, and communications through the chat widget do not create an attorney-client relationship. Information shared through the chat widget is processed by third-party AI services and should not include sensitive or privileged information.

How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
  • To schedule and manage consultations
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To communicate with you about your matter

Attorney-Client Privilege

Information shared with Joel M. Thompson in the context of an established attorney-client relationship is protected by attorney-client privilege under Montana law. We maintain strict confidentiality standards for all client communications.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services including Google Analytics, Cal.com for scheduling, and Google Gemini AI for our chat features. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@joelmthompson.com or call (406) 315-2711.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Joel M. Thompson Law Office, PLLC

410 Central Ave, Suite 405

Great Falls, MT 59403

(406) 315-2711

office@joelmthompson.com

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Montana.