Last Updated: 1/12/2026

This Privacy Notice describes how Basham & Scott LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in connection with our legal and recovery services. We recognize the importance of safeguarding personal information and are committed to handling it responsibly and in compliance with applicable law.

Nothing in this Privacy Notice is intended to limit or contradict any rights provided under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) or other applicable consumer-protection laws.

Scope

This Privacy Notice applies to personal information collected in connection with:

  • legal representation and recovery services,
  • communications with consumers, insurers, counsel, courts, and clients,
  • operation of our website and business systems.

Definitions

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with an individual.
  • Non-Public Personal Information: Personal information obtained in the course of providing legal or recovery-related services that is not publicly available.
  • Service Providers: Vendors or agents who perform services on our behalf (e.g., mail vendors, payment processors, document vendors, IT providers).
  • Clients: Entities that retain us to provide legal or recovery services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information, depending on the matter involved:

  • Identifiers: name, mailing address, email address, phone number, account or claim numbers
  • Government-issued identifiers: Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID (when legally required)
  • Financial information: payment history, transaction data, account balances
  • Case-related information: documents, correspondence, and records related to a legal or recovery matter
  • Audio recordings: call recordings where permitted by law
  • Online contact information: information submitted through our website contact forms

We do not collect biometric data, precise geolocation data, or advertising identifiers.

Sources of Information

We collect personal information from:

  • individuals directly or indirectly (e.g., correspondence, payments, phone calls),
  • our clients or their authorized agents,
  • courts, insurers, government agencies, and other lawful public or private sources,
  • service providers assisting with legally permitted functions.

How We Use Information

We use personal information only as necessary and permitted by law to:

  • provide legal and recovery services on behalf of our clients,
  • communicate regarding matters and accounts,
  • process payments and maintain records,
  • verify information relevant to a matter,
  • comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations,
  • maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect rights and safety.

We do not use personal information for advertising, marketing, analytics, or profiling.

How We Share Information

We may disclose personal information only as permitted or required by law, including:

  • Service Providers performing functions on our behalf,
  • Clients in connection with the services we provide,
  • Courts, regulators, and government authorities as required,
  • Other parties as authorized by the individual or required by law.

All Service Providers are contractually required to use personal information only for the limited purpose for which it is disclosed and to safeguard it appropriately.

No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and we have not sold or shared personal information in the past 12 months.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Access is limited to personnel with a legitimate business need.

Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • fulfill legal and contractual obligations,
  • comply with record-retention requirements,
  • resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

California Privacy Rights (CPRA)

California residents have the following rights, subject to legal exceptions:

  • Right to Know: request information about personal information collected, used, or disclosed.
  • Right to Delete: request deletion of personal information.
  • Right to Correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

Because we do not sell or share personal information, rights related to opting out of sale or sharing are not applicable.

Submitting a Privacy Request

Requests may be submitted by you or an authorized representative:

Email: kscott@bashamscott.com
Phone: 207.208.8807
Website: https://bashamscott.com/contact

To verify your request, we may require:

  • name,
  • contact information,
  • matter or reference number,
  • proof of authorization (if applicable).

We will respond within legally required timeframes.

Children’s Information

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children except as required in connection with a legal matter and as permitted by law.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices:

Basham & Scott LLC
https://bashamscott.com/contact