Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Lisa's Family Bail Bonds ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website, contact us for bail bond services, or use our services in Lewistown and throughout Fergus County, Montana.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about our clients and website users, including:

Personal Information

• Contact information (name, address, email address, telephone number)
• Identification information (driver's license, social security number, date of birth)
• Employment information (employer name, address, contact information)
• Financial information (credit card details, bank account information for payment plans)
• Information about the defendant (name, booking number, charges, bail amount)

Non-Personal Information

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Referring website
• Time and date of website visits
• Pages viewed on our website

How We Collect Information

We collect information from you in several ways:

• Direct Collection: Information you provide when you contact us by phone, email, or through our website contact form, including when you fill out bail bond application forms.
• Automated Collection: Information collected automatically when you visit our website through cookies and similar technologies.
• Third-Party Sources: Information we may receive from public records, court systems, credit reporting agencies, or other bail bond related services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing and fulfilling bail bond transactions
• Verifying your identity and the information you provide
• Communicating with you about your bail bond
• Sending payment reminders and processing payments
• Complying with legal obligations and court requirements
• Monitoring and enforcing bail bond agreements
• Improving our website and services
• Protecting against fraud and potential liability

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and customer communications.
• Insurance Companies: The surety companies that underwrite our bail bonds.
• Court System: Information required for bail bond processing within the Fergus County court system.
• Law Enforcement: When required by law or when necessary to comply with legal process or government requests.
• Recovery Agents: If a defendant fails to appear in court, we may share information with licensed recovery agents to locate the defendant.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us improve our website, deliver relevant content, and enhance your experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of certain data sharing practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. This typically includes the duration of any bail bond agreement plus any applicable legal or regulatory retention requirements.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.