Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AttorneyReview ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Services, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Legal Inquiry Information: Details about your legal matter, practice area, case description
• Location Information: City, state, ZIP code
• Account Information: If you create an account, username and password
• Communication Records: Records of your communications with us or attorneys through our platform

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect you with attorneys and law firms who may be able to assist with your legal needs
• Provide, operate, and maintain our Services
• Process your inquiries and respond to your requests
• Send you communications about attorneys, legal services, and our Services
• Improve and personalize your experience on our platform
• Analyze usage trends and optimize our Services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security concerns
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Sharing with Attorneys

IMPORTANT: When you submit an inquiry through AttorneyReview, your information—including your name, contact information, and details about your legal matter—will be shared with one or more participating attorneys or law firms. These attorneys may contact you directly about your inquiry.

Information shared with attorneys is NOT protected by attorney-client privilege until you formally establish an attorney-client relationship with that attorney by signing an engagement letter or retainer agreement.

4.2 Other Sharing

We may also share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our business and provide Services
• Business Partners: Partners who may offer related services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information

5. TCPA Consent and Communications

By providing your phone number through our Services, you expressly consent to receive:

• Telephone calls, including calls made using an automatic telephone dialing system or prerecorded voice
• Text messages (SMS/MMS)
• Emails

These communications may be from AttorneyReview or participating attorneys regarding your legal inquiry. This consent is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance (e.g., Google Ads)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

6.2 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics 4: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Data may be transferred to Google servers in the United States.
• Google Ads: Advertising platform that tracks conversions and ad performance using cookies and the Google Click ID (gclid).
• Supabase: Authentication and database services for user account management.

6.3 Cookie Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for varying periods:

• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
• Advertising cookies: Up to 90 days
• Authentication cookies: Until you log out or the session expires

6.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified before a cookie is set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Third-Party Analytics and Advertising

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Traffic sources and referral information
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Conversion events (form submissions, button clicks)

This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can learn more at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

7.2 Advertising and Conversion Tracking

We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to promote our Services. When you arrive at our website from an ad, we may collect:

• Google Click ID (gclid): Identifies the ad click that brought you to our site
• UTM Parameters: Campaign source, medium, name, content, and term
• Conversion Data: Whether you completed a form submission or other action

This information helps us measure ad effectiveness and improve our marketing. It is stored with your lead information if you submit an inquiry.

8. Payment Information

For attorneys who subscribe to our paid services, we use Stripe, Inc. as our payment processor. When you make a payment:

• Your payment card information is collected and processed directly by Stripe
• We do not store your full credit card number on our servers
• Stripe is PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant, the highest level of certification
• We receive only limited payment information from Stripe (last 4 digits, card type, expiration date) for record-keeping

Stripe's collection and use of your payment information is governed by their Privacy Policy, available at https://stripe.com/privacy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of our Services and our legal obligations.

• Lead Information: Retained for up to 7 years for legal and business purposes
• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after deletion
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
• TCPA Consent Records: Retained for at least 5 years for compliance purposes

10. Your Rights and Choices

10.1 Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at privacy@attorneyreview.com.

10.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or legitimate business purposes.

10.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly. You may opt out of text messages by replying "STOP" to any message. For help, reply "HELP". Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply.

10.4 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@attorneyreview.com.

10.5 Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences and opt out of analytics tracking as described in Section 6.4 above.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

• Investigate and contain the breach as quickly as possible
• Notify affected individuals within 72 hours of becoming aware of a qualifying breach, where required by law
• Notify relevant regulatory authorities as required by applicable law
• Provide information about the nature of the breach and steps you can take to protect yourself

13. International Data Transfers

AttorneyReview is based in the United States and our Services are intended for users in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that:

• Your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States
• U.S. data protection laws may differ from those in your country
• By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States

We do not specifically target users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and do not implement GDPR-specific data transfer mechanisms. If you are located in the EEA, we recommend using services that are specifically designed to comply with GDPR requirements.

14. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

• Attorney websites and law firm pages
• Online notarization services (such as Notarize.com)
• State bar association websites
• Legal information resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or services of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Our recommendation or link to a third-party service does not constitute an endorsement of their privacy practices.

15. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at privacy@attorneyreview.com.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also provide notice through email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

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