Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Gunter & McClaran Law
Gunter & McClaran Law operates the fladefense.com website, which provides criminal defense.
Effective Date: 4/29/2026
Gunter & McClaran Law operates the fladefense.com website, which provides criminal defense legal services.
This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our fladefense.com website.
If you choose to use our Website, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation with this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, phone number, and postal address. The information that we collect will be used to contact or identify you.
Mobile Information & SMS Consent
Mobile information or text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
We may use your phone number to send appointment reminders, case updates, client communications, and other information related to legal services provided by Gunter & McClaran Law.
Text Message Opt-Out:
If you are receiving text messages from us and wish to stop receiving them, simply respond with either “STOP” to the number from which you received the message. You will not receive further text messages unless you opt back in.
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you visit our Service, we collect information that your browser sends to us that is called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser version, pages of our Website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as an anonymous unique identifier. These are sent to your browser from the website that you visit and are stored on your computer’s hard drive.
Our website uses these “cookies” to collect information and improve our Website. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and to know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
- To facilitate our Website
- To provide the Website on our behalf
- To perform Website-related services
- To assist us in analyzing how our Website is used
We want to inform our Website users that these third parties may have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure or reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We take extensive measures to protect your information both online and offline. Access to personally identifiable information is restricted to employees who need it for specific tasks such as client support or case handling. Our systems are maintained in a secure environment.
To safeguard your information, we use encryption during transmission and after data is received. If sensitive information is collected, it is securely encrypted and transmitted using industry-standard security practices.
Links to Other Sites
Our Website may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. These external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of those websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete it from our records.
If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
SMS / Text Messaging Terms & Conditions
If you opt in to receive SMS communications from Gunter & McClaran Law, you will receive text messages related to consultations, appointment scheduling, case updates, and client support communications. Message frequency may vary depending on the nature of your inquiry or case activity. Message and data rates may apply.
You provide SMS opt-in consent through a publicly accessible website form on our website by entering your phone number and selecting an unchecked SMS consent checkbox before submitting the form. Consent is not obtained verbally or through any pre-checked boxes.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message received. For assistance, you may reply HELP or contact our office directly.
Message Types
We send general client communications including:
- Court reminders
- Attorney meeting reminders
- Case updates
- General communications related to your legal matter
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies.
Message & Data Rates
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. These charges are your responsibility.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt back in.
Help Instructions
For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy & Terms of Service from time to time. We advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:
Gunter & McClaran Law
Phone: (850) 771-7881
Address: Attn: Privacy Officer
108 W 4th Street.
Panama City, FL 32401
Email: Bill@fladefense.com or Madeline@fladefense.com