Privacy Statement

1) Scope

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, use our tools or forms, call our phone numbers, or interact with us by email, text, or social channels. It also covers sponsored pages we host for participating attorneys.

2) Information We Collect

• You provide: name, contact details (email, phone), location, legal category of interest, free-text messages, scheduling preferences, and any files you upload.
• Automatic data: IP address, device/OS/browser, pages viewed, timestamps, approximate location, and referral/UTM data collected via cookies, pixels, and similar tech.
• From others: public sources, marketing partners, advertising networks, analytics providers, and participating attorneys (e.g., status updates about your inquiry).

3) How We Use Your Information

• Operate and improve the site, services, and user experience
• Match and connect you with participating attorneys (if you request it)
• Communicate with you about your inquiry, referrals, and site updates
• Prevent fraud, enforce terms, and ensure network integrity
• Run analytics and measure marketing performance
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

4) How We Share Information

We may share personal information with:

• Participating attorneys to fulfill your request for a referral or consultation
• Service providers that host, support, analyze, or secure our services
• Advertising and analytics partners(see Cookies & Analytics)
• Business transfers in the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization
• Law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect rights and safety

We do not sell your personal information for money. Some uses of cookies and advertising identifiers may be considered “sharing” or “selling” under certain state privacy laws; see Your Privacy Choices.

5) Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to keep the site running, remember preferences, understand usage, and measure campaigns. Third-party analytics and ad partners may set their own cookies. You can manage cookies via your browser settings and (where available) our cookie banner. Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality.

6) Your Privacy Choices

• Targeted ads / “Do Not Sell or Share” (US states like CA): use our Do Not Sell or Share option or email privacy@whenyouneedalawyer.com.
• Email/SMS: opt out via message instructions or by contacting us. Service or transactional messages may still be sent.

7) Your Rights (U.S. State Laws)

Depending on your state, you may have rights to:

• Know/access the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your information
• Opt out of targeted advertising, sales, or certain profiling
• Obtain a portable copy of your data

Submit requests at privacy@whenyouneedalawyer.com or 631-865-5400 ext. 800. We’ll verify your identity and respond as required by law. You may designate an authorized agent where permitted. If we deny a request, you may appeal by replying to our decision with “Appeal” in the subject line.

8) EEA/UK Visitors (GDPR)

Our legal bases may include contract (connecting you with attorneys you request), legitimate interests (site security, analytics, improvements), consent (non-essential cookies/marketing where required), and legal obligation (compliance and recordkeeping). You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by record type and legal requirements.

10) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No system is perfectly secure; transmission of data over the internet is at your own risk.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us to request deletion.

12) Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party websites or attorney pages we do not control. Their privacy practices govern those properties. Review their policies before providing information.

13) Business Relationships With Attorneys

We host listings and may connect you with independent attorneys. We do not control or monitor how a lawyer you contact handles your data. Their privacy and professional obligations apply once you engage with them.

14) Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page and, where required, notified to you.

15) Contact Us

Email: privacy@whenyouneedalawyer.com
Phone: 631-865-5400 ext. 800
Mail:[Your Business Name], [Street Address], [City, State ZIP], United States

California Notice at Collection (Summary)

We collect the categories of personal information described in Sections 2–3 for the purposes described in Sections 3–4. We may “share” identifiers and internet activity with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out via the Do Not Sell or Share link or by emailing privacy@whenyouneedalawyer.com.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

To opt out of targeted advertising and any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by applicable state law, submit a request:

• Email request
• Or call 631-865-5400 ext. 800

You may also enable a supported browser-level opt-out signal (e.g., GPC). Where legally required, we will treat such signals as an opt-out.