Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP

Effective Date: October 30, 2026   |   Last Updated: October 30, 2026

This Website Privacy Policy explains how Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit www.pearcedow.com (the “Site”) or contact us through the Site.

This Policy applies only to the Site. It does not govern information we process while representing clients, evaluating or establishing attorney-client relationships, handling employment matters, or operating third-party websites. Those activities may be governed by professional duties, engagement agreements, employment practices, and other notices.

Important website contact notice. Submitting information through the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through the Site unless the Firm has agreed to receive it or to represent you.

1 Contact Information

Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP

Two Monument Square, Suite 901, P.O. Box 108

Portland, Maine 04112

Phone: 207-822-9900   |   Fax: 207-822-9901

Privacy email: [email protected]

Website: www.pearcedow.com

Contact form: www.pearcedow.com/contact-us/

2 Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

The Site collects information you choose to provide, including:

• Contact information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, company, city, and state.
• Inquiry information, including your message, the reason you want to be contacted, how you prefer to be contacted, and how you located the Site.
• Search and directions information, such as Site search terms, a ZIP code entered for directions, or location information if you affirmatively permit your browser to provide it.
• Other informationthat you voluntarily include in a form or communication.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, the Firm and its website, analytics, mapping, performance, and security providers may automatically collect information such as:

• Internet Protocol address and general location derived from it.
• Browser type, device type, operating system, language, and similar technical information.
• Pages viewed, links selected, referral source, dates and times of visits, session activity, and Site performance or error information.
• Cookie identifiers and information collected through scripts, pixels, local storage, or similar technologies.

2.3 Cookies Analytics and Maps

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, measure, secure, and improve the Site. As of the date above, the Site loads Google Analytics and Google Maps, analytics scripts associated with the Firm’s website platform, and Cloudflare performance or analytics tools. These providers may collect device and usage information and may set or read cookies or similar identifiers. Provider names, configurations, and technologies may change over time.

A cookie is a small file placed on a device. Some cookies support basic Site functions, while others help measure traffic and performance. You can use browser settings to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect some Site features, including forms, maps, or directions.

2.4 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from the providers that host, maintain, secure, analyze, or support the Site, including aggregate traffic reports and information needed to deliver contact-form submissions. If you follow a link to another website or use an embedded third-party feature, that third party’s privacy practices apply to its collection and use of information.

3 How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries, communicate with you, and determine whether the Firm may be able to assist you.
• Operate, maintain, administer, troubleshoot, protect, and secure the Site.
• Measure Site traffic and performance and improve the Site’s content, navigation, and features.
• Comply with legal and professional obligations, respond to lawful process, and protect the rights, safety, and property of the Firm and others.
• Carry out another purpose that we explain when information is collected or that you authorize.

4 How We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

• Website and service providersthat host, maintain, secure, analyze, or support the Site, process form submissions, provide maps or directions, or perform related services for the Firm.
• Legal and professional obligations, including when disclosure is required or permitted by law, court order, professional responsibility rules, or other legal process.
• Protection of rights and safety, including to investigate misuse, protect the Site, enforce legal rights, or address fraud, security, or safety concerns.
• Organizational transactions, such as a reorganization, merger, transfer, or succession involving all or part of the Firm, subject to applicable duties and law.
• At your direction or with your consent.

The Firm does not sell personal information for money. Certain laws may define disclosures involving analytics or advertising technologies as a “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising even when no money changes hands. Where an applicable law gives you an opt-out right, you may contact us as described below, and we will respond as required by that law.

5 Data Security and Retention

5.1 Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information and the Firm’s operations. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5.2 Retention

We retain Site information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to inquiries, administering and securing the Site, maintaining appropriate business records, resolving disputes, and satisfying legal or professional obligations. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

6 Privacy Rights and Requests

Depending on where you live and which law applies, you may have rights concerning personal information about you. Those rights may include the right to:

• Request access to or a copy of personal information.
• Request correction or deletion of personal information.
• Request restriction of, or object to, certain processing.
• Request data portability where required and technically feasible.
• Withdraw consent for future processing when processing is based on consent.
• Opt out of certain sales, sharing, or targeted advertising where applicable.
• Appeal a decision or complain to an appropriate regulator where applicable.

These rights are subject to exceptions and limitations. To make a request, email [email protected] or use the other contact information in Section 1, and describe the request with enough detail for us to understand it. We may need to verify your identity or authority before acting. We will consider and respond to requests as required by applicable law.

The Firm will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising an applicable privacy right.

7 Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general business and legal-services audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us.

8 Third Party Websites

The Site links to websites and services operated by third parties, including mapping, ratings, professional-directory, and review services. We do not control those third parties. Review their privacy notices before providing information to them.

9 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the revised Policy on the Site and change the Last Updated date. The revised Policy applies when posted unless the Policy states otherwise or applicable law requires additional notice.

10 Questions or Concerns

If you have a question, concern, or request about this Policy or the Site’s privacy practices, email [email protected] or use the other contact information in Section 1.