Pierce County Mediation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of all information shared with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage in our mediation services.
By accessing https://piercecountymediation.com/ or communicating with our office, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. About Our Practice
We provide professional mediation services including:
- Divorce Mediation
- Parenting Plan & Child Custody Mediation
- Property & Financial Mediation
- Post-Divorce Mediation
- Unmarried Couples & Co-Parenting Mediation
- Elder & Family Care Mediation
We serve clients in Pierce, King, Thurston, and Kitsap Counties, and offer online mediation throughout Washington State.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and operate our business.
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- County or location
- Mediation-related details
- Documents you upload or share with us
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- Scheduling mediation sessions
- Responding to inquiries
- Providing mediation and dispute resolution services
- Supporting case documentation and communication
- Processing payments
- Maintaining internal records and compliance
- Improving operational efficiency and client experience
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Confidentiality & Mediation Privacy
Confidentiality is a core principle of mediation.
All information shared during mediation—verbal or written—is treated as confidential to the fullest extent permitted by Washington State law.
Your information is not disclosed to any third party unless:
- You provide written authorization
- Disclosure is required by law (e.g., imminent harm, court order)
- It is necessary to process payments or provide secure technological services
We do not share mediation details with attorneys, courts, or outside parties without your explicit consent.
5. Information Sharing & Third-Party Service Providers
We may share limited information with trusted service providers that support our operations, such as:
- Encrypted scheduling systems
- Secure document storage solutions
- Payment processing platforms
- Professional communication tools
These partners are required to maintain confidentiality and use information solely for the purpose of supporting our services.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted communication
- Secure servers
- Restricted access to mediation files
- Regular system monitoring
- Compliance with privacy and security best practices
While no system can offer absolute security, we take all reasonable steps to protect your data.
7. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal information we hold
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal limitations)
- Withdraw consent for non-essential communications
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Pierce County Mediation
Phone: +1 123 456 7890
Email: jcorrea@premierlifefinancial.us
Service Areas: Pierce, King, Thurston & Kitsap Counties
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Website: https://piercecountymediation.com/