OPT-OUT PREFERENCES (WASHINGTON STATE)
Effective Date: January 2026
Gibbs Houston Pauw PLLC respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information in accordance with applicable Washington State and federal law, as well as the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorneys.
This Opt-Out Preferences page explains how you may limit or opt out of certain data collection, use, and communications.
Washington State Privacy Rights
Washington residents may have rights related to their personal information, including the ability to:
- Opt out of certain marketing communications
- Limit the use or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising
- Request deletion of certain personal information, where legally permitted
- Control cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies
These rights are subject to legal, ethical, contractual, and professional obligations applicable to law firms.
1) Marketing Emails (Unsubscribe)
You may opt out of marketing or informational emails at any time by:
- Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any marketing email, or
- Emailing info@ghp-law.net with the subject line “Unsubscribe”
Important Professional Responsibility Notice
Opting out of marketing communications does not affect our ability or obligation to send:
- Responses to inquiries you initiate
- Communications related to an existing or prospective attorney-client relationship
- Administrative, transactional, or billing communications
- Notices required by law, court rule, or ethical obligation
2) Text Messages (SMS) Opt-Out
If you have consented to receive text messages from us, you may opt out at any time by replying:
- STOP
You may also request removal by emailing info@ghp-law.net.
Message and data rates may apply based on your carrier.
3) Phone Calls and Direct Outreach
If you prefer not to receive promotional phone calls or non-essential outreach, you may contact us at:
- (206) 682-1080, or
- info@ghp-law.net
Please include your name and the phone number and/or email address you wish to remove from promotional communications.
4) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain core website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Measure site usage and performance
- Improve user experience
Managing Cookies
You may manage cookies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings, and/or
- Using any cookie-preference tools provided on our website
Disabling cookies may limit certain features or functionality.
5) Analytics and Interest-Based Advertising
We may use analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools are used solely to improve website performance and content.
You may limit analytics or targeted advertising by:
- Adjusting browser privacy settings
- Using tracking-blocking browser extensions
- Managing ad-preference settings through third-party platforms (such as Google)
Opting out does not eliminate advertisements but may reduce personalization.
6) Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
Gibbs Houston Pauw PLLC does not sell personal information in the traditional sense.
To the extent Washington law defines certain data uses as “sharing” for targeted advertising purposes, you may opt out by submitting a request to:
Email: info@ghp-law.net
Subject Line: Opt-Out Request
We may request additional information to reasonably verify your identity before processing the request.
7) Attorney-Client Relationship & Confidentiality
Submitting an opt-out request, using our website, or contacting us through this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Information provided outside the scope of an established attorney-client relationship may not be treated as confidential or privileged. Attorney-client privilege and confidentiality protections apply only when a formal attorney-client relationship has been established.
8) Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no uniform industry standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond consistently. We instead provide the opt-out mechanisms described on this page.
9) Request Processing
Verified opt-out requests are processed as promptly as reasonably possible:
- Communication opt-outs typically within 10 business days
- Cookie and analytics changes may require browser updates or clearing cookies to take full effect
10) Contact Information
For questions about this Opt-Out Preferences page or to submit a request:
Gibbs Houston Pauw PLLC
Email: info@ghp-law.net
Phone: (206) 682-1080
Mailing Address:
1000 2nd Ave #1600
Seattle, WA 98104