Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4/2/2026

Hammond Mediation PLLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit hammondmediation.com or contact us through this website.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, and phone number when you contact us directly. We do not collect sensitive personal information through this website and we do not require account registration to access any part of this site.

How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used solely to respond to your inquiry or facilitate the scheduling of a mediation consultation. We do not sell, share, or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Data Retention

Contact inquiries and related correspondence are retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or fulfill the purpose for which the information was provided. Individuals who contact us but do not proceed to a mediation engagement are not added to any mailing list or database, and their information is not retained beyond the scope of the initial inquiry.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use basic analytics tools, such as Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with the site. This data is aggregated and not personally identifiable. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking purposes. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies without affecting your ability to use this site.

Mediation Confidentiality

Mediation is a confidential process protected under Virginia law. Communications made in the course of mediation proceedings, including statements, documents, and settlement discussions, are privileged and not subject to disclosure in subsequent legal proceedings, pursuant to the Virginia Mediation Privilege (Va. Code 8.01-581.22). This confidentiality protection is separate from and not governed by this website privacy policy. The specific terms of confidentiality applicable to any mediation engagement will be addressed in the Agreement to Mediate executed prior to the commencement of proceedings.

Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may collect certain technical information such as IP addresses and browser data as part of its standard hosting and security operations. Squarespace's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy, available at squarespace.com. We do not integrate third-party advertising, social media tracking, or data broker services on this site.

California & International Visitors

This website is intended for users located in the United States. If you are visiting from California or outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed and stored in the United States. We do not currently engage in data practices that trigger obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as we do not sell personal data and operate at a scale below applicable thresholds. If you have questions or concerns about your data, please contact us directly.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at [catherine@hammondmediation.com].