Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 20, 2026
Submitting a contact form, sending an email, or otherwise communicating with The Johnston Firm through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when a formal engagement agreement has been signed by both parties. Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website until such a relationship has been established.
1. Who We Are
The Johnston Firm is a private law practice operated by Beth Johnston, Attorney at Law, serving clients throughout Southern Georgia. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information submitted through our website at johnston-firm.pages.dev and any associated domains.
Questions about this policy may be directed to: AttorneyBethJohnston@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
When you submit the contact form on our website, we collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Practice area of interest (e.g., Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Adoption, or Other Family Law Matter)
- A brief description of your legal situation
We do not use tracking pixels, third-party analytics platforms, or advertising cookies that collect behavioral data. Our website does not use session cookies or store form data on a server — submissions are routed directly to our email via your device's mail client.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information you submit is used solely for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiry about legal services
- To schedule a consultation with Attorney Beth Johnston
- To communicate with you about your potential legal matter
Your information is never used for unsolicited marketing, automated profiling, or any purpose unrelated to the legal services you have inquired about.
4. We Do Not Sell or Share Your Information
The Johnston Firm does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to any third party. Your contact details and description of your legal situation are treated as confidential and are not shared with any advertising networks, data brokers, or outside organizations.
Information may only be disclosed if required by law, court order, or applicable professional ethics rules — and only to the extent required.
5. Data Retention
Because form submissions are delivered directly via email, the information you provide is retained only within email correspondence. We retain email communications for a reasonable period consistent with our professional obligations and standard business practice. If no attorney-client relationship is formed, communications related to your initial inquiry are generally not retained beyond the period necessary to respond to your request.
If you become a client of The Johnston Firm, your records are retained in accordance with Georgia State Bar requirements and applicable law.
6. Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us. Our website does not store form submissions on a web server or database — data submitted through the contact form is transmitted directly to our email. Email communications are handled through standard secure email services.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. If you have a time-sensitive or highly sensitive matter, we recommend calling or emailing directly rather than using the web form.
7. Your Rights & Requesting Deletion
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of any personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal retention obligations
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email at AttorneyBethJohnston@gmail.com with the subject line "Privacy Request." We will respond within a reasonable time and confirm any action taken.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information through our website, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Johnston Firm
Beth Johnston, Attorney at Law
Southern Georgia
AttorneyBethJohnston@gmail.com