Privacy Policy — David Naumann & Associates

Last reviewed and updated: May 11, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how David Naumann & Associates ("we," "us," "our," or "the Firm") collects, uses, retains, and protects information you provide or that is collected automatically through davidnaumannlaw.com (the "Site"). Read this Policy together with our Terms of Use and Legal Disclaimer.

1. Who we are

David Naumann & Associates is a Missouri law firm with its principal office at 580 N. U.S. Highway 67, Suite 4, Florissant, Missouri 63031. The Firm is the "data controller" for personal information collected through the Site. For all privacy-related questions, contact us by phone at (314) 831-9350, by fax at 314·831·5809, or by email at d_naumannlaw@msn.com.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to information collected through this Site. It does not apply to information collected offline, by telephone, in person at the Firm's office, or through third-party platforms operated by others (Google, Avvo, Facebook, etc.), each of which is governed by its own privacy practices. Information you provide to the Firm in the course of an attorney-client relationship is separately governed by Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct — in particular Rule 4-1.6 (Confidentiality) and Rule 4-1.18 (Duties to Prospective Clients) — which provide protections in addition to those described here.

3. Information we collect

We collect only the information described below.

(a) Information you actively provide. This Site does not have a contact form or any other web form that submits data to the Firm. The Firm's intake process is phone-only. If you choose to email or call the Firm, we collect only the information you choose to share — typically your name, phone number, email address, and a description of your matter.

(b) Information collected automatically (server logs). Like most websites, the Site's hosting infrastructure may record basic technical information when you visit: IP address, user-agent string, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, the pages you request, the date and time of each request, and approximate location (city- or region-level, derived from IP). This information is used to operate and secure the Site and to diagnose technical problems.

(c) Cookies and similar technologies. The Site uses a small number of strictly necessary cookies and session storage to support search-modal state. See Section 7 for details. The Site does not currently use third-party advertising cookies, behavioral-targeting cookies, or social-media tracking pixels.

(d) Voluntary email contents. If you email the Firm at the address published on the Site, the contents of your message and any attachments are received by the Firm's email provider and stored according to the Firm's records-retention practices.

The Firm does not intentionally collect: government-issued identifiers (Social Security number, driver's license number) through the Site; payment-card information through the Site; biometric data; precise geolocation data; or "special categories" of personal information (race, religion, health, sexual orientation, union membership, etc.) through the Site.

4. How we use information

The Firm uses information only for the purposes listed below:

to respond to inquiries and evaluate whether the Firm can assist with a prospective matter;
to conduct a conflict-of-interest check under Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct 4-1.7, 4-1.9, and 4-1.10 before considering representation;
to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and unauthorized activity;
to comply with legal obligations, court orders, valid subpoenas, and lawful requests from government authorities; and
to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

5. No sale of personal information

The Firm does not sell, rent, trade, or lease personal information to anyone for any purpose. The Firm does not share personal information with advertising networks, data brokers, marketers, or social-media platforms for behavioral targeting. The Firm does not use personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

6. Who has access

Personal information is accessed only by:

attorneys and staff of David Naumann & Associates, on a need-to-know basis;
the Firm's hosting, email, and IT-services providers, under contractual confidentiality obligations and only to the extent necessary to deliver those services; and
government authorities or other third parties when disclosure is required by law (court order, subpoena, etc.).

The Firm does not share information with third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes.

7. Cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies

Strictly necessary cookies and session storage. The Site uses a small number of technologies that are essential to operation — for example, a sessionStorage entry that suppresses the loader animation on repeat visits within the same browser session, and modal-state tracking for the search overlay. These cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.

Analytics. The Firm may use a basic analytics service to understand aggregate traffic patterns (for example, which articles are read most often). Where used, the service is configured to anonymize IP addresses where supported. If used, this analytics service may set its own cookies; those cookies are governed by the analytics provider's own privacy policy. Most browsers let you decline cookies; doing so will not prevent you from reading the Site.

Advertising cookies. The Site does not currently use advertising cookies, behavioral-retargeting pixels, or social-media tracking pixels.

Do Not Track. Some browsers transmit a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no industry consensus on how operators should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals because we do not engage in the kinds of cross-site tracking that DNT was designed to address.

Global Privacy Control (GPC). Where applicable state law requires us to honor opt-out preference signals such as GPC for "sales" or "sharing" of personal information, we will honor those signals. Because we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, GPC signals do not currently change our practices.

8. How long we keep information

The Firm retains personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations (including Missouri Supreme Court record-retention requirements for client files), to resolve disputes, and to enforce agreements. Server logs are typically retained for a short period (commonly 30–90 days) and then rotated or deleted. Email correspondence is retained under the Firm's records-retention policy. Client files are retained for the period required by Missouri Supreme Court rules and the Firm's engagement letters, after which they are securely destroyed.

9. How we protect information

The Firm uses reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These safeguards include encrypted HTTPS transport for traffic to and from the Site, access controls on internal systems, and confidentiality obligations on staff and contractors.

No system is perfectly secure. Email and internet transmissions can be intercepted in transit, stored on third-party servers, or accessed without authorization. For sensitive or time-sensitive matters, please call the Firm at (314) 831-9350 rather than sending information by email or other electronic means.

10. No attorney-client relationship through the Site

Submitting information through this Site or by emailing the Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when (a) the Firm has confirmed in writing that we have accepted your matter and (b) both parties have signed a written engagement agreement. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this Site or by email until that relationship has been established. Until then, the information you send may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. See the Legal Disclaimer for the full notice.

11. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites — review platforms (Google, Avvo), court records, government resources, statute repositories, news outlets. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites. Their handling of your information is governed by their own policies. Use of any third-party site is at your own risk.

12. Children

This Site is intended for adults seeking information about legal services. It is not directed to children. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under thirteen (13) years of age. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us through the Site, please contact us immediately and we will delete the information.

13. Your rights

You may contact the Firm at the address, phone, or email above to:

request access to the personal information we hold about you;
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
request deletion of personal information we are not legally required to retain;
request portability of personal information you provided to us in a structured, commonly used format, where required by applicable law;
opt out of any "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (note: the Firm does not engage in such sales or sharing); and
withdraw any consent you previously provided.

We will respond to verifiable requests within forty-five (45) days where required by applicable law, or as soon as reasonably practicable, and may extend the response period as permitted by law. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. Depending on your state of residence, applicable law (including the California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA, Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Colorado Privacy Act, and other state privacy laws) may give you additional rights.

14. International users

The Firm is located in the United States, and the Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, processed in, and stored in the United States, where data-protection laws may differ from those of your country of residence. By using the Site from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

The Firm does not target users outside the United States and is licensed to practice law only in the State of Missouri. The Firm does not solicit clients in jurisdictions where it is not authorized to practice.

15. Data breach notification

In the event of a data breach involving personal information that the Firm holds, the Firm will notify affected individuals and applicable regulators as required by Missouri law (RSMo 407.1500) and any other applicable state or federal law, within the timeframes those laws require.

16. Email and electronic communication security

Email and online communication channels are not perfectly secure. Information sent over these channels can be intercepted in transit, stored on third-party servers, or accessed without authorization. For sensitive matters, please call the Firm at (314) 831-9350 rather than emailing.

17. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last reviewed and updated" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on this page for a reasonable period after they take effect, and where required by law we will provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

18. Governing law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Policy shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in St. Louis County, Missouri.

19. Contact

Questions about this Policy, requests to exercise your privacy rights, or other privacy-related concerns can be directed to:

David Naumann & Associates
Attn: Privacy Inquiries
580 N. U.S. Highway 67, Suite 4
Florissant, MO 63031
Phone: (314) 831-9350
Fax: 314·831·5809
Email: d_naumannlaw@msn.com

Last reviewed and updated: May 11, 2026 · David L. Naumann, Missouri Bar.

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