Privacy policy.
How we handle information about visitors to this website and people who contact the firm.
Last updated: May 2026
Who we are
This website (haakelawgroup.com/) is operated by Haake Law Group, PC, a Missouri professional corporation. Our principal office is located at 401 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. You can contact us at derek@haakelawgroup.com or (314) 732-1547.
This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to this website and people who contact the firm.
Information we collect
Information you provide
When you contact the firm — by phone, email, contact form, or otherwise — we collect the information you provide, which may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Description of your legal matter
- Any documents you choose to share
Information collected automatically
When you visit this website, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Approximate geographic location (based on IP)
This information is used to operate the website, improve its performance, and understand how visitors use it.
Cookies
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit. We use:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site
- Preference cookies — to remember settings you choose
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
How we use information
We use information collected through this website to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
- Evaluate potential representation
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and abuse
We do not sell your information to third parties.
Confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
Important: Contacting us through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only upon execution of a written engagement agreement.
Information sent to us through this website or by email before an engagement is established is not protected by attorney-client privilege. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through this website until we have confirmed an attorney-client relationship and provided guidance on secure communication channels.
Once we have established an engagement, we use secure, encrypted document exchange and communication tools for sensitive client information.
Sharing information
We share information with third parties only in limited circumstances:
- Service providers — companies that help us operate the firm and the website (hosting, email, document management) under written confidentiality agreements
- Legal obligations — when required by law, court order, or legitimate legal process
- Professional obligations — to comply with attorney conduct rules, including conflict checks
- With your consent — when you authorize disclosure
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information about you. However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
For sensitive matters and active client communications, we use encrypted, secure tools that go beyond standard email.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your information, including:
- The right to know what information we have about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of information (subject to our legal and professional retention obligations)
- The right to opt out of certain uses
To exercise these rights, contact us at derek@haakelawgroup.com.
Information retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as required by applicable law and professional rules.
For client matters, Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct require certain retention periods that may exceed what is otherwise required. For non-client inquiries, we retain information for a reasonable period to allow follow-up and conflict checking.
Children’s privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-party links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted.
Questions
For questions about this privacy policy or our information practices, contact:
Haake Law Group, PC 401 Pine Street St. Louis, MO 63102 derek@haakelawgroup.com (314) 732-1547