Privacy Policy

LawFirm Directory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at lawfirm-directory.com (the "Site"), use our services, or interact with us in any way. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with our Site and services. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information

When you create an account, claim a lawyer profile, submit a contact form, leave a review, or subscribe to our services, we may collect personal information such as:

• Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Professional credentials, bar number, law school, and firm affiliation (for lawyer profiles)
• Billing information, including credit card details processed securely through Stripe
• Profile photographs and firm logos uploaded to our platform
• Any information you voluntarily provide in contact forms, reviews, or communications with us

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Site. This usage data may include:

• IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs
• Search queries performed on the Site, including practice area and location filters used
• Date and time of your visits, and the pages you view most frequently
• General geographic location derived from your IP address

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience. For more details, see the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a variety of business and operational purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our services: Displaying lawyer profiles, enabling search and directory functionality, processing contact form submissions, and facilitating communication between users and listed attorneys
• Account management: Creating and managing your account, processing subscription payments, and providing customer support
• Personalization: Customizing your experience, recommending relevant lawyers based on your search history and preferences, and displaying relevant content
• Communication: Sending transactional emails (account confirmations, lead notifications, review alerts), newsletters, and promotional communications about our services (with opt-out options)
• Analytics and improvement: Analyzing usage trends, monitoring Site performance, identifying bugs or issues, and improving our features and user experience
• Security and fraud prevention: Protecting against unauthorized access, detecting fraudulent reviews or spam, and maintaining the integrity of our platform
• Legal compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With listed attorneys: When you submit a contact form or request a consultation through a lawyer's profile, the information you provide (name, email, phone, message, and case type) is shared with that attorney to facilitate your inquiry
• With service providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, processing payments, sending emails, and providing analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data
• For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, in response to a subpoena or court order, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information
• With your consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Secure storage of data using Supabase with PostgreSQL row-level security policies
• Payment information is processed exclusively through Stripe and is never stored on our servers
• Regular security audits and access controls for administrative functions
• Authentication and authorization protocols for lawyer dashboards and admin areas

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to promptly addressing any security incidents.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Lawyers with accounts can access and download their data through their dashboard at any time
• Right to correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information. Lawyers can update their profile information directly through their dashboard
• Right to deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We will comply with your request within 30 days and confirm deletion via email
• Right to opt-out: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email. You may also opt out of certain data collection by adjusting your cookie preferences
• Right to data portability: Where applicable, you may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
• Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit how we use your personal information under certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@lawfirm-directory.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly. These include session cookies for authentication, security tokens, and cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences. These cannot be disabled
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information about page views, traffic sources, and user behavior. We use Vercel Analytics and PostHog for this purpose
• Functional cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your search preferences, recently viewed lawyers, and location settings
• Advertising and tracking cookies: May be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. You can also manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit the Site.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with and relies on several third-party services. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and use data:

• Supabase: Provides our database, authentication, and file storage infrastructure. Your account data and uploaded content are stored on Supabase servers. See Supabase's privacy policy at supabase.com/privacy
• Stripe: Processes all subscription payments and billing information. Your payment card details are handled entirely by Stripe and are never stored on our servers. See Stripe's privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy
• Google Maps: Provides location-based search and map embeds on lawyer profiles. When you use map features, Google may collect location data and usage information. See Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy
• Vercel: Hosts our website and provides analytics about site performance and visitor traffic. See Vercel's privacy policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• PostHog: Provides product analytics to help us understand how users interact with features on our Site. See PostHog's privacy policy at posthog.com/privacy
• Resend: Handles transactional email delivery including contact form confirmations and lead notifications. See Resend's privacy policy at resend.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Anthropic (Claude API): Powers our AI-based tools, such as the AI lawyer matching feature and AI joke generator. Queries sent to these tools may be processed by Anthropic's API. See Anthropic's privacy policy at anthropic.com/privacy

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@lawfirm-directory.com, and we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice such as a banner on the Site or an email to registered users. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We take your privacy seriously and will make every effort to address your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.