Cookie Policy

Our Promise to Protect Your Privacy

“At Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC (“Prior Criner”, the “Firm”, “we”, “us” or “our”), commonly known as the Workers’ Compensation Law Firm, we take your privacy and the transparency of our data handling very seriously. Location, delivery, and services offered by a law firm like ours, in North and South Carolina, must maintain a high standard of confidentiality and trustworthiness, and that extends to how we utilize these cookies and similar tracking technology on our website. This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains what a cookie is, our usage of cookies, the different kinds of cookies you may see on our website (“Site”), and how you can control your use of cookies on our Site.”

What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are files of text data that are stored on your computer, tablet, cell phone, or other web-enabled device when you visit a website. Cookies are commonly used to make websites function properly or more easily, to recognize and recall your preferences, as well as to record information regarding the usage of a given website. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or transfer any type of computer virus, Trojan horse, or other malware to your device. Rather, cookies are used for an enhanced and personalized website experience.

How We Use Cookies

The Workers’ Compensation Law Firm uses cookies for several reasons. Cookies help to keep the website secure and functioning, help us figure out how people are using the site so that we can constantly improve the content and services we offer, and remember things like settings (e.g., language, form entries) to make the website more personal. Some cookies may also be used or inserted for marketing purposes, such as notifying our clients about relevant information or our many free initial consultations.

• Ensure the site is functioning properly and secure
• Track how visitors use the site so that we can make improvements to our site content and services
• Remember settings (e.g., language, form data), individualize the user experience, and improve functionality
• Potentially advertise on other sites, including delivering relevant content, information about our services, or our many free initial consultations

Types of Cookies We Use On Our Site

We utilize the following categories of cookies on the Workers’ Comp Law Firm website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are vital for the functionality of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas, including core components of a contact form or virtual appointment. These cookies cannot be disabled.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: We utilize these cookies to understand and monitor how many people visit our website, identify issues with our site, and determine what pages are popular or generate errors in order to improve the structure and performance of the site. We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics that collect and aggregate data (but do not provide any personally identifiable information, also known as PII) about how many visitors are interacting with our website.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (including your location, your language, or any form responses) so that it can provide an enhanced and more personalized browsing experience when you return. They also allow for additional functionality, such as tracking your progress and remembering previously-entered information when you get an email or text reminder for an online consultation or chat.
• Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Occasionally, we use cookies to deliver announcements or reminders about our law firm’s legal services, free consultations, or updates for North Carolina and South Carolina clients. These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you.
• Third-party Cookies: Some pages on this website may embed content from third parties (such as Google Maps or YouTube) which may set their own cookies. We are not able to control the setting of those cookies and recommend that you check the privacy and cookie policy of those third parties.

How We Use Google Analytics And Other Tracking Tools

To improve services for our clients and enhance user experiences on this website, we use reliable analytics tools and techniques such as Google Analytics to analyze how you engage with our website (the number of users who visit our site, the average time spent on a page, the pages viewed, etc.). All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not track individual people or seek to identify you personally – we only use this information internally to advise us on how to optimize our website and its features. We do not sell or have third parties collect your analytics data to create marketing profiles.

Your Control Over, and Deletion of, Cookies

You are in control of who can use cookies on your computer when you access our website. You will occasionally be presented with a cookie alert banner or pop-up when you visit the Workers’ Compensation Law Firm website. The alert banner or pop-up may request that you consent to the usage of cookies utilized on our website. You can refuse or withdraw permission for non-essential cookies at any time with reasonable notice.

You can help manage cookies in a practical manner by:

• Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies via web browser settings (most browsers provide this feature). You can also restrict the usage of cookies to only accept certain kinds of cookies, or generate an alert when cookies are used. Modifying your web browser’s settings may affect the functionality of our website.
• Cookie Management Tools: We offer in-site tools or banners (where legally required) to enable you to opt in or out of certain uses of cookies on the site, such as analytics cookies or marketing cookies. You can opt out at any time and amend your choices on cookies by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link located at the bottom of our website.
• Third Party Opt Outs: If third parties use cookies, such as Analytics cookies or advertising partners, you can often opt out on their cookie preference pages or through their privacy settings.

If you would like more information regarding managing cookies, please feel free to contact our office at (910) 341-3202.

How We Safeguard Your Information

Pursuant to our cookie policy, we take a number of technical, administrative, and physical measures to segregate and protect all information gathered through cookies we use. That information is accessible only to our authorized staff, and we will only use it as stated in this policy. We routinely review how the data we collect is managed to ensure that we are compliant with applicable privacy laws and regulations, as well as industry best practices.

Cookies and Confidentiality of Information

As a law firm that protects client confidentiality and trust, we do not use cookies on this site to collect information about your legal matters, prospects, or identity. Information you transmit to us through forms, emails, telephone calls, or other methods is safeguarded under the same stringent principles we apply to our legal practice. Our cookies simply serve to enhance your experience and facilitate secure operation of the website; they are not intended to invade your privacy.

A cookie is a small piece of information that is stored on the hard drive of your computer by your browser. It is a simple text file that stores information in a form that your web browser can understand. They cannot harm your system, because cookies are used only to recall records from previous web pages. Cookies do not track your internet use. Our website may use cookies to monitor or tailor the information you receive based on your interaction with us. For example, if you have been added to the calendar of one of our events, throughout that day, or until you clear your cookies, using our website will bring you back to the event because we know the last time you visited was at that program. You may select alternative security settings on your computer that prevent cookies from being stored on your browser. However, this may make it impossible for other websites to customize their services for you.

Lowndes considers Internet protocol addresses (“IP Addresses”) as non-identifying information that is somewhat like cookies. Our web servers: (1) recognize the IP Address of visitors who access our site and log the parts of their visit; (2) resolve Internet domain names; and (3) track pages viewed throughout the website.

Google tracks behavior of users on our website and provides us those statistics in the form of aggregate reports. Google does not provide us personally-identifiable information regarding users of our site unless they affirmatively open an account with Google and sign up for such services. Information provided by Google does not permit us to individually identify you in any way; its value to us is imprecise and instructive.

Your Rights Under The Data Protection Act

Your rights may vary depending on where you live and what data protection laws apply to you. These rights may include:

• The right to know what information we hold about you
• The right to correct or update information we hold about you
• The right to request deletion of your personal data
• The right to object to or limit certain forms of data processing
• The right to withdraw consent to non-necessary cookies at any time

To exercise these rights or if you have any questions regarding our use of data, please call us at (910) 341-3202, or come visit us at 508 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Cookies

Below are the answers to several frequently asked questions about cookies on our site:

• Q: Will cookies have an impact on my ability to contact the firm and book a consultation?
  A: No. Strictly necessary cookies make sure the website and forms perform properly. Disabling cookies that are not strictly necessary will have no impact on whether you can contact us or obtain a free case consultation.
• Q: Will legal information or information about my case be stored in cookies?
  A: Definitely not. Cookies are only used for basic operations of the website and anonymous website analytics. All information that is entered via web forms and provided directly to us is treated confidentially by us. We never store that information in cookies.
• Q: Can I use the website if I disable all cookies?
  A: If you disable strictly necessary cookies, then you may encounter issues while using the website such as submitting forms or scheduling appointments. We recommend allowing strictly necessary cookies in order to experience the website at full capacity.
• Q: How often do you update your cookie policy?
  A: From time to time we review and update our Cookie Policy, so in such cases, we revise our Policy to reflect any changes with respect to technology, regulation, or practice. The date as to when data was most recently updated is published at the top of this page.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

Our Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or uses of cookies, changes in legal requirements, or other improvements to our services. If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will revise the effective date at the top of the Cookie Policy and may provide notice to you via a cookie banner, prominent notice on our Services, and/or other methods. We encourage you to check back regularly to review the most current version of this Cookie Policy.

Contact Us with Questions or Concerns

We welcome any questions, concerns, or comments that you have regarding our Cookie Policy or privacy practices. We will be happy to respond and assist you with the proper exercise of your rights of privacy. Either call us at (910) 341-3202; stop by our office at 508 Market St, Wilmington NC 28401, or fill out our online form, and you’ll hear back from our legal professionals in a timely manner. We truly want you to feel comfortable using our site or taking advantage of our legal services.

The Premier Legal Advocate-Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC

Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC, also known as the Workers’ Compensation Law Firm, is a client-centric law firm that serves South Carolina and North Carolina. Focusing on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and vehicle injury cases, we have decades of combined experience. Our reputation for excellence in workers’ compensation in North Carolina and South Carolina is well-established. We are highly regarded by our peers, receiving recognition by top legal organizations including but not limited to Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Super Lawyers. Our lawyers, Frank Prior, Sherman Lee Criner, and Ashley M. Edwards, understand how to prioritize what matters to our clients and each individual case. Let us help you with workers’ compensation in South Carolina or North Carolina, your personal or vehicle injury, or mediation cases as well. We provide free consultations and a customized approach to handling your case. Call (910) 341-3202 or contact us through our online contact form and request a free consultation to find out why we provide injury representation for the Carolinas.