Privacy Policy
THE EVANS INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS, LLC (TEIL FIRMS)
Effective Date: November 3, 2026
Last Updated: November 3, 2026
Introduction
The Evans International Law Firms, LLC, also known as TEIL Firms (“TEIL,” “the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to respecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal and business information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, maintain, disclose, transfer, and protect information obtained through our website, legal services, consultations, digital products, educational programs, events, marketing communications, business transactions, and other interactions with the Firm.
Because TEIL provides legal services involving domestic and international matters, certain information may be received from, processed in, or transferred between multiple jurisdictions. We recognize that the collection and handling of such information may be subject to different legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
By interacting with our website or services, you acknowledge the information practices described in this Privacy Policy. Where applicable law requires consent for specific processing activities, we will seek that consent separately.
This Privacy Policy does not replace our Website Legal Disclaimer, client engagement agreements, or other notices that may apply to particular services or transactions.
1. Attorney-Client Relationships and Confidentiality
Contacting TEIL, submitting an inquiry through our website, scheduling a consultation, communicating through email or social media, or purchasing a product or service does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship is established only after TEIL agrees to undertake representation and the applicable engagement requirements have been satisfied, including any necessary conflict-of-interest review.
We encourage individuals not to transmit confidential, privileged, proprietary, financial, medical, trade-secret, or otherwise sensitive information through unsecured channels unless specifically requested or authorized by the Firm.
Nevertheless, TEIL recognizes that applicable professional-responsibility rules may impose confidentiality obligations concerning information received from prospective clients, even when no attorney-client relationship is ultimately established.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to waive, diminish, or otherwise limit attorney-client privilege, work-product protection, professional confidentiality obligations, or other protections provided by applicable law.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with TEIL, we may collect personal, professional, financial, technical, or business-related information.
A. Personal and Contact Information
This may include:
Full name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number;
Company or organization name, job title, and professional contact details;
Information submitted through website forms, consultations, registrations, surveys, and correspondence;
Communication preferences and subscription information; and
Information voluntarily provided during business or professional interactions.
B. Legal and Professional Information
In connection with actual or prospective legal representation, we may collect:
Information concerning legal claims, disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters;
Contracts, correspondence, corporate records, and other legal documents;
Intellectual-property and proprietary business information;
Information concerning international trade, imports, exports, supply chains, and business relationships;
Financial statements, payment records, debts, and creditor information;
Employment, medical, estate, family, or other personal information relevant to a legal matter; and
Information obtained from clients, opposing parties, witnesses, courts, governmental agencies, public records, and other lawful sources.
C. Website and Technical Information
When individuals visit our website or use our online services, certain technical information may be collected, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type, device type, and operating system;
Website navigation and interaction data;
Referring websites and traffic sources;
Cookies and similar tracking technologies; and
Information used for website functionality, performance analysis, and security.
The information collected may vary depending on the technologies implemented on our website and the choices available to visitors.
D. Digital Products, Programs, and Purchases
When individuals register for or purchase TEIL digital products, educational resources, workshops, planning sessions, or other offerings, we may collect:
Customer names and contact information;
Account registration and login-related information;
Products or services purchased;
Transaction histories and payment confirmations;
Program registration and participation details;
Information submitted through questionnaires, assessments, or digital platforms; and
Communications concerning customer service, product access, or account support.
Such information may be processed by TEIL or authorized third-party providers supporting the delivery of these services.
We seek to collect information reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it is obtained.
3. How We Use Information
TEIL may use collected information for legitimate legal, professional, administrative, contractual, and business purposes, including to:
Evaluate inquiries and requests for legal representation;
Conduct conflict-of-interest checks;
Establish and manage attorney-client relationships;
Provide legal advice, representation, and professional services;
Conduct legal research, due diligence, investigations, and document reviews;
Prepare, negotiate, and administer legal agreements and transactions;
Communicate with clients, prospective clients, and professional contacts;
Comply with court orders, subpoenas, legal requirements, and professional obligations;
Manage billing, payments, accounting, and authorized collection matters;
Process registrations and purchases of digital products or educational services;
Provide access to purchased resources, programs, and online platforms;
Administer customer accounts and respond to support inquiries;
Send requested publications, event information, educational materials, and marketing communications;
Maintain, improve, and secure our website, technology systems, and business operations;
Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, and cybersecurity threats; and
Protect the legal rights and legitimate interests of TEIL, its clients, and others.
We do not use information obtained through legal representation for purposes inconsistent with our professional obligations.
Where privacy laws require a specific legal basis for processing personal information, TEIL will process that information only where an applicable legal basis exists.
4. Attorney-Client Privilege and Professional Obligations
As a law firm, TEIL is subject to professional duties concerning confidentiality, competence, supervision, and the protection of information relating to client representations.
These responsibilities may provide protections beyond those required under general consumer privacy laws.
Information protected by attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product protections, court orders, confidentiality agreements, or applicable professional rules will be handled in accordance with those obligations.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy authorizes disclosure of information otherwise prohibited by applicable law or professional-responsibility requirements.
5. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
TEIL may share information with authorized individuals or organizations when reasonably necessary to provide legal services, operate the Firm, fulfill contractual obligations, or comply with applicable law.
Depending on the circumstances, these may include:
Attorneys, paralegals, employees, interns, and authorized Firm personnel;
Co-counsel, local counsel, and other legal professionals;
Experts, investigators, consultants, and professional advisers;
Courts, arbitrators, mediators, regulators, and governmental agencies;
Opposing parties and counsel when authorized or legally appropriate;
Accountants, auditors, and financial professionals;
Website hosting, cloud storage, cybersecurity, and technology providers;
Customer relationship management and administrative service providers;
Payment processors and financial institutions;
Email marketing, event registration, and communications platforms;
Digital-product, educational-program, and customer-support providers; and
Other service providers reasonably necessary to conduct authorized Firm operations.
TEIL seeks to limit disclosures to those permitted by applicable law and consistent with its professional obligations.
Information may also be disclosed when required by lawful process or otherwise permitted or required under applicable law.
Where appropriate, TEIL may implement contractual, technical, or administrative safeguards governing the handling of information by third-party providers.
6. Technology and Artificial Intelligence
TEIL may use technology-assisted systems, including artificial-intelligence-enabled tools, to support administrative functions, legal research, document preparation, communications, marketing, information management, analytical work, and other professional activities.
The use of technology does not eliminate or reduce the Firm's professional responsibilities.
TEIL evaluates technology use in light of applicable duties concerning confidentiality, competence, supervision, data protection, and professional judgment.
When using third-party technology platforms, the Firm considers the nature of the information involved, the services being provided, and appropriate measures to safeguard confidential or sensitive information.
TEIL personnel are expected to comply with Firm policies concerning the appropriate handling of confidential information and the authorized use of technology systems.
Artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted systems are not substitutes for the independent professional judgment of a licensed attorney.
7. Digital Products and Online Services
TEIL may offer digital products, online platforms, educational resources, planning sessions, assessments, workshops, and related professional or business services.
These offerings may include the TEIL Global Passport program and other products made available through TEIL-controlled websites or authorized third-party platforms.
When individuals register for, access, or purchase such offerings, TEIL may process information necessary to:
Create and administer customer accounts;
Process purchases and confirm transactions;
Provide access to purchased products and services;
Deliver educational content, resources, or program materials;
Administer questionnaires, assessments, and customer submissions;
Communicate regarding product updates, access, or customer support;
Maintain transaction and participation records; and
Improve the functionality and administration of our offerings.
Certain digital services may involve third-party technology providers whose privacy practices are governed by their respective policies.
Purchasing or accessing a digital product does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship unless TEIL separately agrees to provide legal representation.
Where a product or service involves legal representation, the applicable engagement agreement and professional obligations will govern that relationship.
8. Financial Information and Payment Processing
TEIL may receive financial information in connection with legal representation, billing, purchases, subscriptions, educational programs, and other authorized transactions.
Payments may be processed through third-party financial institutions or payment-processing platforms.
Depending on the payment method, these providers may collect and maintain information necessary to authorize transactions, prevent fraud, issue receipts, process refunds, and satisfy applicable financial and regulatory obligations.
TEIL may retain transaction records, payment confirmations, invoices, and related accounting information for legitimate business and legal purposes.
We encourage clients and customers to use designated secure payment methods rather than transmitting banking credentials or complete payment-card details through unsecured communications.
Payment-processing providers may maintain separate privacy policies and security procedures governing information collected directly through their platforms.
9. International Information and Cross-Border Transfers
TEIL provides legal and business-related services involving individuals, organizations, and transactions in the United States and other countries.
As a result, information may be received from, transferred to, accessed in, or processed within different jurisdictions.
Information submitted to TEIL from outside the United States may be transferred to or stored in the United States, where privacy laws and protections may differ from those applicable in the individual's home jurisdiction.
Where applicable privacy or data-protection laws impose specific obligations regarding international transfers, processing, transparency, retention, or individual rights, TEIL will address those obligations in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.
Depending on the jurisdiction and processing activity, additional disclosures, legal bases, contractual safeguards, or other measures may be required.
This Privacy Policy does not represent that every foreign data-protection law applies to every TEIL client, website visitor, or transaction.
10. Cookies, Analytics, and Website Technologies
The TEIL website may use cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies to support website functionality, monitor performance, understand visitor engagement, maintain security, and improve the user experience.
These technologies may collect information concerning devices, browsers, website interactions, and general usage patterns.
Certain technologies may be operated by third-party service providers.
Where applicable law requires notice, consent, or an opportunity to opt out of particular tracking technologies, TEIL will provide the legally required disclosures and choices.
Visitors may also be able to manage some cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of portions of the website.
Additional information concerning specific technologies and available choices may be provided through a separate Cookie Notice or website preference-management feature, where applicable.
11. Marketing Communications and Newsletters
TEIL may communicate with clients, former clients, prospective clients, professional contacts, subscribers, event participants, and other individuals regarding:
Firm news, announcements, and developments;
Legal and business publications;
Newsletters and educational articles;
Seminars, webinars, workshops, and networking events;
Digital products and educational resources;
Promotional offerings and professional services; and
Other relevant legal or business information.
Marketing communications will be sent where permitted under applicable law and professional-responsibility rules.
Individuals may request to discontinue nonessential promotional communications by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in applicable messages or by contacting the Firm.
Where required, TEIL will honor applicable consent requirements, withdrawal requests, and marketing preferences.
A request to discontinue marketing communications does not prevent the Firm from sending necessary communications concerning an existing representation, transaction, account, billing matter, legal obligation, or other legitimate operational purpose.
12. Sale and Sharing of Personal Information
TEIL does not sell client or prospective-client information for monetary consideration.
The Firm may disclose personal information to authorized service providers or other parties as reasonably necessary to provide services, operate the Firm, fulfill contractual obligations, or comply with applicable law.
Certain privacy laws define terms such as “sale,” “sharing,” or “targeted advertising” to include activities that may not involve a direct monetary payment.
Where such laws apply, TEIL will evaluate its applicable processing activities and provide any required notices, rights, or choices.
Nothing in this section is intended to authorize the sale or improper disclosure of confidential client information.
13. Information Security
TEIL maintains or implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction.
Security measures are selected with consideration for the nature of the information, the technologies involved, and applicable legal and professional obligations.
These measures may include access restrictions, authentication controls, secure communication methods, technology-provider assessments, administrative procedures, and personnel training, as appropriate.
However, no electronic system, internet transmission, communication platform, or storage environment can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, TEIL cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted electronically or maintained in digital systems.
Individuals are encouraged to avoid transmitting highly sensitive information through unsecured communication channels unless expressly authorized by the Firm.
14. Data Retention
TEIL retains information for periods reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide legal and professional services, maintain business operations, and satisfy applicable legal, ethical, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.
For example:
Client and legal matter records may be retained in accordance with professional obligations, applicable law, recordkeeping requirements, and legitimate legal needs.
Prospective-client information may be retained for conflict checking, professional responsibility, communication history, and other lawful purposes.
Financial and transaction records may be retained to satisfy accounting, tax, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Marketing information may be maintained while necessary for lawful communications, subscription management, and compliance with applicable preferences and opt-out requirements.
Digital-product and account information may be retained as necessary to administer accounts, provide purchased services, maintain transaction records, and meet applicable obligations.
Website and security information may be maintained for operational, analytical, fraud-prevention, or security purposes.
Where a fixed retention period cannot reasonably be established, TEIL considers the purpose of processing, applicable law, professional obligations, and legitimate operational needs.
Information will not necessarily be deleted immediately upon request when legal, ethical, contractual, or other lawful obligations justify continued retention.
15. Individual Privacy Rights
Depending on the individual's location, the nature of the information, and applicable privacy laws, individuals may have certain rights concerning their personal information.
These may include the right to:
Request access to certain personal information;
Request correction of inaccurate information;
Request deletion under circumstances permitted by law;
Obtain information about certain processing or disclosure activities;
Object to or restrict certain uses of personal information;
Withdraw consent where consent provides the legal basis for processing;
Request portability of certain information where applicable;
Opt out of certain marketing or other processing activities where legally required; and
Exercise other rights provided under applicable law.
These rights are subject to applicable limitations and exceptions.
In particular, TEIL may be unable or legally prohibited from providing, modifying, or deleting information where doing so would conflict with attorney-client privilege, professional confidentiality, litigation obligations, court orders, legal recordkeeping requirements, duties to other clients, or other applicable legal obligations.
Individuals wishing to exercise applicable privacy rights may contact the Firm using the information provided at the end of this Policy.
TEIL may take reasonable measures to verify the identity and authority of a person making a request before disclosing, correcting, or deleting information.
Requests will be reviewed and addressed in accordance with applicable law.
Where required by applicable law, TEIL will provide any additional notices, appeal procedures, or mechanisms necessary for individuals to exercise their rights.
16. Information Concerning Other Individuals
In certain circumstances, TEIL may receive personal information concerning individuals other than the person directly communicating with the Firm.
This may occur in connection with litigation, investigations, business transactions, estate matters, corporate records, employment matters, regulatory proceedings, or other legal services.
Individuals voluntarily providing third-party information should have any authorization required by applicable law.
This provision does not prohibit or restrict lawful disclosures or information gathering associated with legal representation, court proceedings, investigations, regulatory matters, or other activities authorized by law.
17. Children's Information
TEIL's website, general marketing activities, and commercial educational offerings are not specifically directed toward children for the purpose of collecting personal information for commercial marketing.
TEIL does not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children in circumstances where doing so would violate applicable law.
However, information concerning minors may be received when reasonably necessary in connection with legal representation, estate matters, family matters, litigation, investigations, or other lawful professional activities.
Such information will be handled in accordance with applicable legal and professional obligations.
Where an online service is subject to additional legal requirements concerning children's information, TEIL will address those requirements as applicable.
18. Third-Party Websites and External Services
Our website, marketing communications, and digital offerings may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, applications, payment platforms, event-registration services, publications, and other external resources.
These services may maintain privacy policies, terms of use, and security practices that differ from those of TEIL.
TEIL does not control the independent data practices of third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices except to the extent required by applicable law.
Visitors are encouraged to review the applicable privacy notices and terms before submitting personal information to external platforms.
19. Data Security Incidents
TEIL recognizes the importance of responding appropriately to suspected or confirmed information-security incidents.
The Firm maintains or implements procedures intended to identify, assess, respond to, and mitigate security incidents affecting information in its possession or control.
If an incident involving personal information triggers notification obligations under applicable law, TEIL will provide legally required notifications to affected individuals, authorities, or other appropriate parties.
Notification requirements may vary depending on the type of information involved, the circumstances of the incident, and the governing jurisdiction.
20. Collection and Enforcement Matters
TEIL may represent clients in matters involving the collection, enforcement, negotiation, or resolution of financial obligations.
Information processed in such matters may include identifying information, account information, payment histories, contractual documents, correspondence, court records, and other information relevant to the obligation or dispute.
Where TEIL acts in a capacity subject to federal, state, or other applicable debt-collection laws, the Firm will handle information and communications in accordance with those requirements.
This Privacy Policy does not replace any validation notice, consumer disclosure, statutory notice, or other communication required in connection with a particular collection matter.
21. Changes to This Privacy Policy
TEIL may revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable law, professional obligations, technology, business practices, services, or information-handling procedures.
The date of the most recent revision will be identified by the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Policy.
Material changes may be communicated through the Firm's website or by other appropriate means when required by applicable law.
Continued use of the website does not replace any consent that applicable law requires TEIL to obtain.
22. Contacting TEIL Regarding Privacy
Individuals with questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the Firm's handling of personal information may contact:
The Evans International Law Firms, LLC (TEIL Firms)
4415 W. Harrison St., Suite 245
Hillside, IL 60162
Telephone: (708) 531-1740
Website: www.teilfirms.com
Privacy Email: [Insert Confirmed Privacy Contact Email]
Please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line when submitting an email concerning access, correction, deletion, or another privacy-related request.
For security purposes, TEIL may request information reasonably necessary to verify the identity or authority of an individual before responding to certain requests.
Additional Legal Notice
This Privacy Policy describes the general information-handling practices of The Evans International Law Firms, LLC.
Nothing in this Policy establishes an attorney-client relationship, guarantees legal representation, or creates contractual rights beyond those established by applicable law or agreement.
Information governed by client engagement agreements, professional confidentiality obligations, court orders, protective orders, statutory requirements, or other applicable legal protections will remain subject to those controlling obligations.
The Evans International Law Firms, LLC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy in accordance with applicable law and its professional responsibilities.