Privacy Policy & Legal Disclosure
Last Updated: May 2026
Pender County Legal Resource Center is NOT a law firm. We operate exclusively as a legal referral and lead-generation resource designed to connect residents of Pender County and southeastern North Carolina with independent licensed attorneys. We do not provide legal advice, we do not provide legal representation, and our staff are not licensed attorneys. Submitting a form or calling through this website does NOT create an attorney-client relationship. Your information is used solely to facilitate a connection with a qualified legal professional in our third-party referral network.
This website (pendercountylaw.com) is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Law Offices of Kevin E. Heckart or any former attorneys or staff associated with the original pendercountylaw.com domain. The domain name is used for identification purposes only. We are an independent resource center. Verify attorney credentials through the North Carolina State Bar.
Who We Are
Pender County Legal Resource Center (pendercountylaw.com) is an independent online legal referral service. We publish legal information for general educational purposes and connect individuals seeking legal help in Pender County and surrounding North Carolina communities with attorneys in our referral network. We are not a law firm and do not employ attorneys.
Information We Collect
When you use this website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Name, phone number, and email address submitted through contact or case evaluation forms
- A brief description of your legal issue (if provided)
- Any other information you voluntarily submit
- IP address and general geographic location (city/state level)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time on site, and referring URL
- Cookie identifiers (see Cookies section below)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To connect you with attorneys or legal marketing partners in our referral network who serve Pender County and North Carolina
- To respond to inquiries you submit through this website
- To improve the content and functionality of this website
- To analyze traffic patterns and measure site performance using analytics tools
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
Lead Routing Disclosure
When you submit a case evaluation request through this website, your information may be shared with one or more third-party legal marketing partners or attorneys in our network who practice in the relevant area of law. By submitting a request, you consent to being contacted by those partners regarding your legal matter. We do not sell your information to unrelated third parties. You may receive follow-up contact by phone, email, or text from referral partners.
Cookies and Tracking
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic source. This data is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Advertising cookies: We may use Google Ads or similar platforms to track conversions and deliver relevant ads. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of this website.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — traffic and behavior analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Ads / Google Tag Manager — conversion tracking and advertising
- Legal referral network partners — receive lead data when you submit a case evaluation request
- Wordfence — security monitoring (may log IP addresses)
We do not control the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
Data Retention
We retain form submission data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (typically connecting you with a referral partner) and as required by applicable law. Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the respective analytics platform. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us using the information below.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Residents of California may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Residents of the European Union may have additional rights under GDPR. This site is primarily intended for residents of North Carolina and the United States.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data deletion requests, or general inquiries:
Website: pendercountylaw.com
Phone: (910) 407-0749
Serving Burgaw, Hampstead, Rocky Point, Surf City, Topsail Beach, and all of Pender County, NC
Pender County Legal Resource Center is an independent legal referral service, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice and do not employ attorneys. No attorney-client relationship is created by contacting us or submitting a request through this website. All attorneys in our referral network are independent licensed professionals. This website (pendercountylaw.com) is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Law Offices of Kevin E. Heckart or any former attorneys or staff associated with the original pendercountylaw.com domain. The domain name is used for identification purposes only. Verify attorney credentials through the North Carolina State Bar.