Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, complete your profile, submit reviews, post articles, or communicate with us. This includes: Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and professional credentials (bar admissions, education, firm affiliation). Profile Information: Biography, practice areas, professional experience, photos, and other information you choose to include in your public profile. Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our platform, including pages visited, search queries, IP address, browser type, device information, and referring URLs. Payment Information: When you purchase premium listings or sponsored placements, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or expiration date. We retain only the Stripe customer ID and transaction identifiers necessary to manage your subscription. Communications: Messages sent through our platform, contact form submissions, and correspondence with our support team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: - Provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services - Process transactions and send related information, including purchase confirmations and invoices - Create and maintain your account and lawyer profile - Display your profile in search results and directory listings - Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages - Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests - Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services - Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities - Personalize and improve your experience on our platform - Facilitate networking and communication between users - Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances: Public Profile Information: Lawyer profiles, including name, firm, practice areas, location, ratings, and reviews, are publicly visible on our platform. This is the core function of our directory service. Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including payment processing (Stripe), hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with applicable laws, respond to a court order, judicial or other government subpoena, or warrant. Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, user information may be among the transferred assets. With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. These measures include: - Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols - Secure storage of passwords using industry-standard hashing algorithms - Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing - Access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis - Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant providers (Stripe) However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information: Access and Update: You can access and update your account information at any time through your profile settings or dashboard. Delete Account: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. Note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages. You may also adjust your notification preferences in your account settings. Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features. California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our services and your experience. Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly, including authentication and session management. Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Preference Cookies: Enable the platform to remember your preferences, such as language and display settings. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Lawyer profiles that have been claimed and verified will remain in our directory unless the lawyer requests removal. Unclaimed profiles sourced from public records may be updated or removed periodically. Reviews and ratings are retained as long as the associated lawyer profile exists, unless they violate our content policies or are removed at the request of the reviewer.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: FederalLawyer.com Email: [email protected] Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.