Effective Date: May 26, 2026
Watts Phanco Law Group PLLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.
1. Our Commitment to Confidentiality Because we are a law firm, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of confidentiality. While this website is not a secure medium for legal advice, any information you provide to us is handled with the professional care required by the Rules of Professional Conduct in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
2. Information We Collect We collect information in three ways: directly from you, through web server logs, and via cookies.
User-Supplied Information: When you use our "Contact" form or chat features, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and state.
Important: Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information (e.g., Social Security numbers, bank account details) through our website. Submitting such information is done at your own risk. Contacting us via this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Web Server Logs: We automatically track information about your visit to improve site administration and security. This includes your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time of visit, and search queries conducted on our site.
Cookies: We use cookies to provide a personalized experience and track site usage. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly if you choose to do so.
3. Third-Party Services We utilize third-party services to analyze website trends and display relevant content. These services may collect anonymous, aggregated data (such as IP addresses) to help us understand how our site is used. We do not share your personal information with these third-party advertisers. You may opt-out of ad-targeting by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
4. How We Use & Protect Your Information We use your information primarily to respond to your inquiries and improve our services. We take commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access; however, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
5. Disclosure of Information We will not sell or lease your data. We may only disclose your personal information if:
Required by law, court order, or governmental regulation;
Shared with our trusted vendors or contractors who assist in our operations;
We refer your matter to an unaffiliated attorney or firm if we are unable to assist you; or
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or liquidation of firm assets.
6. Your Choices & Rights You may contact us at any time via phone or email to:
Review the data we have about you;
Correct or update your information;
Request that we delete your data; or
Opt-out of future communications.
7. Jurisdictional Notice Watts Phanco Law Group PLLC practices law in jurisdictions where our attorneys are licensed:
S. Denise Watts: North Carolina and South Carolina
Joshua M. Phanco: North Carolina and Texas Our website is intended for residents of these states or individuals with legal matters pertinent to these jurisdictions. Our services and data practices are compliant with the Bar requirements of these respective states.
8. Changes to this Policy If our privacy practices change significantly, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us: If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us: Watts Phanco Law Group PLLC 4617 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470 Phone: 910-579-6508