Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 15, 2026Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected by DeepChain PLLC, a Minnesota Professional Limited Liability Company ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our"), through the website located at selectcounsel.com (the "Website"). This policy does not apply to information collected through other means, including information obtained in the course of an attorney-client relationship, which is governed by the applicable rules of professional conduct and the terms of the relevant engagement agreement.
Information Collected
The Firm may collect the following categories of information through the Website:
- Contact and Organizational Information. Name, professional title, email address, telephone number, organization name, entity type, and jurisdiction, as voluntarily submitted through the engagement inquiry form.
- Matter Information. General descriptions of legal matters, engagement scope, timeline preferences, and organizational website addresses submitted through the inquiry form.
- Technical Information. IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages accessed, date and time of access, and similar data collected automatically through standard web server logging and analytics.
Use of Information
Information collected through the Website is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to engagement inquiries and conducting conflicts checks in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct
- Communicating with prospective clients regarding potential engagements
- Maintaining and improving the functionality, security, and performance of the Website
- Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
- Protecting the rights, property, and safety of the Firm, its clients, and the public
Disclosure of Information
The Firm does not sell, rent, license, or trade personal information to third parties. Information may be disclosed in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers. To trusted third-party vendors who provide services necessary to operate the Website (e.g., web hosting, form processing), subject to contractual confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Process. When required or permitted by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or governmental investigation or proceeding.
- Professional Obligations. As required by the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct or orders of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility.
Data Security
The Firm implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information transmitted through the Website. All form submissions are encrypted using Transport Layer Security (TLS). However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and the Firm cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the Internet.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may use essential cookies necessary for its proper operation. The Firm does not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking pixels, or behavioral targeting technologies. The Firm does not participate in cross-site tracking or interest-based advertising programs.
Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they access through links on this Website.
Children
The Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and the Firm does not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If the Firm becomes aware that it has inadvertently collected information from a person under 18 years of age, it will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
Minnesota and Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. The Firm complies with applicable provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. ch. 13) to the extent applicable to private entities, and with applicable federal data protection requirements.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction of residence, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data, or to restrict or object to certain processing activities. To exercise any such rights, please contact the Firm at the address below. The Firm will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe consistent with applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
The Firm reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the Firm's data practices should be directed to:
Matthew K. Bowen, Esq.
DeepChain PLLC
St. Paul, Minnesota
matthew@selectcounsel.com
(651) 300-8789