This Privacy Policy describes how LawCounty ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website at https://lawcounty.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us or create an account.
  • Account Information: For attorneys registering on our platform, we collect professional information including bar number, practice areas, and business details.
  • Communications: Information in messages you send through our contact forms or when contacting attorneys through our platform.
  • Reviews: Content you submit when leaving reviews for attorneys.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Site.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See "Cookies" section below.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Connect users with attorneys through our directory
  • Process attorney registrations and manage listings
  • Send communications about our services
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Monitor and analyze trends and usage
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Attorneys: When you submit a contact request or review, that information is shared with the relevant attorney.
  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, etc.).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You may access, update, or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account or contacting us.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

LawCounty
Email: [email protected]
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