Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how TrialWitness.com (“the Site”) may collect, use, and store information when you visit this website. The Site is informational and relates to expert witness services provided by Bill Hartzer.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, the Site may collect certain information automatically when you visit, such as:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring and exit pages
This information is generally collected through standard server logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies. It may be used to monitor performance, maintain security, and understand how visitors interact with the Site.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and, in some cases, to gather usage information. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how certain features work.
Information You Choose to Provide
The Site is primarily informational. Contact related to expert witness services is often handled through other channels, such as the Hartzer Consulting website or direct email. If forms or email addresses are provided on this Site and you choose to submit information, that information may be used to respond to your inquiry and maintain communication records.
Use of Information
Information associated with the Site may be used to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and performance
- Respond to questions or requests you send
- Protect the Site and its users from misuse or security threats
- Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
Sharing of Information
Information collected through the Site may be processed by service providers that support hosting, analytics, security, or maintenance. These providers are expected to handle information securely and only for the services they provide.
Information may also be disclosed if required by law, regulation, court order, or legal process, or when necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.
Third-Party Websites
The Site may include links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Security
Reasonable measures are used to help protect information associated with this Site from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. No system is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults in connection with professional and legal services. It is not directed to children under 13, and personal information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected.
Your Choices
You may manage cookies and similar technologies through your browser settings. If you prefer not to provide certain information, you can choose not to submit it. This may limit your ability to use some features.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy as it relates to TrialWitness.com, you may contact Bill Hartzer using the contact information provided on the Site or through the Hartzer Consulting website.