Last Updated: December 2024
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This website is owned and operated by Stead & Associates, PLLC ("we," "us," or "our"). The Site is provided for informational purposes only. The content on this Site is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice.
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stead & Associates, PLLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site or any information contained herein.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modified terms.
Important: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of this Site or by submitting a contact form.
Viewing this website, requesting information, or submitting a contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Stead & Associates, PLLC. An attorney-client relationship is only established through a signed engagement letter.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every legal matter is unique, and the outcome of your case will depend on its specific facts and circumstances.
Joseph Stead is licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona. Information on this Site may not be applicable to your jurisdiction. Do not rely on information from this Site for legal matters outside of Arizona without consulting a licensed attorney in your state.
Testimonials and client reviews displayed on this Site represent individual experiences and do not guarantee similar results. Each client's situation is unique.
At Stead & Associates, PLLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.
We Do Not Sell Your Data. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
When you submit a contact form, request a consultation, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
We may receive information about you from advertising platforms (such as Google Ads or Facebook) when you interact with our advertisements, including whether you clicked on an ad that led you to our Site.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Respond to Inquiries | To contact you about your consultation request and provide information about our services |
| Provide Legal Services | To deliver estate planning and business succession services once engaged |
| Improve Our Website | To analyze how visitors use our Site and improve user experience |
| Marketing & Advertising | To measure ad effectiveness and deliver relevant advertisements |
| Security | To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats |
| Legal Compliance | To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights |
We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and business. These services may collect or process your information on our behalf:
| Service | Purpose | Data Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | Advertising and conversion tracking | Ad clicks, conversion events, device info |
| Google Tag Manager | Managing website tracking tags | Page views, events, user interactions |
| Facebook Pixel (Meta) | Advertising and conversion tracking | Ad interactions, conversion events, device info |
| Hotjar | Website analytics and user experience | Mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior, session recordings |
| Zapier | Form submission automation | Form data (name, email, phone, message) |
| RingCentral | Phone and communication services | Call records, voicemails, SMS messages |
Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing their use of data:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our security measures include:
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 3 years for business purposes.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service or our Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Stead & Associates, PLLC
7900 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Suite 140 Office B
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 885-2731
Email: [email protected]
We may update this Terms of Service and Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona.