Effective Date: September 11, 2025
Last Updated: September 11, 2025
BestLawyersInUnitedStates.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you interact with our attorney directory and legal blog. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
- Identifiers: Name, email, phone, IP address, device identifiers
- Professional Info: Law firm, practice areas, bar number (if provided), awards, and website links for attorney profiles
- Internet Activity: Pages viewed, referral sources, browser type, approximate location
- Inquiries: Content of contact forms and messages sent to lawyers through the Site
- Marketing Data: Preferences and consent status
- Inferences: User interests and personalization data
For more on how your information is used across the Site, see our Terms of Use.
2. How We Collect Data
- Directly from you via forms or registration
- From publicly available attorney directories and state bar records
- Through analytics tools and cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
- From advertising and affiliate partners
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve our Site
- To manage attorney listings and verify profiles
- To respond to inquiries and connect users with attorneys
- To protect against fraud, spam, and security threats
- To measure traffic and improve user experience
- For marketing purposes, when consent is provided
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We share information with:
- Hosting and analytics providers
- Advertising networks (for targeted ads, where permitted)
- Customer support and email platforms
- Legal authorities, when required by law
We do not sell attorney–client communications.
For details on advertising practices, see our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
5. State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah, may have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of their data
- Request corrections or deletion
- Opt out of targeted advertising, “sales,” or “sharing” of data
To exercise these rights, email us at admin@bestlawyersinunitedstates.com or use the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page.
6. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, unless longer retention is required by law.
8. Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.
9. International Access
If you access this Site from outside the United States, your data will be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
10. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Please review it regularly. A new “Last Updated” date will appear at the top of this page when changes are made.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, email admin@bestlawyersinunitedstates.com or visit our Contact Page.