Effective Date: September 11, 2025
Last Updated: September 11, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BestLawyersInUnitedStates.com uses cookies and similar technologies on our attorney directory and legal blog. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
1) What are cookies
Cookies are small text files saved on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences, enable core functionality, improve performance, and support advertising that is relevant to you.
2) Types of cookies we use
- Strictly Necessary
Required for the site to function. Examples include session management, security, and load balancing. These cannot be switched off in our systems. - Performance and Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and navigation. - Functionality
Remember choices you make, such as saved filters or preferred geography. - Advertising and Targeting
Used to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests and to measure ad effectiveness. You may opt out at any time. See Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. - Security and Fraud Prevention
Help detect abuse and protect forms from spam and automated misuse.
3) Legal basis and consent
Where required by law, we request your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can manage your choices with the Cookie Settings control in our banner or by visiting Cookie Preferences. We also honor browser-based signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).
4) Examples of cookies and similar technologies
These are common examples used by many websites. Your exact set may differ as we update vendors and improve the site.
| Category | Example name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security | 30 minutes |
| Strictly Necessary | csrf_token | Site | Protects forms against cross site request forgery | Session |
| Analytics | _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for analytics | 2 years |
| Analytics | _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for analytics | 24 hours |
| Advertising | _fbp | Meta | Delivers advertising and measures performance | 3 months |
| Advertising | _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores ad click information for conversions | 3 months |
| Functionality | user_pref_locale | Site | Saves language or region preference | 1 year |
| Security | rc::b rc::c | reCAPTCHA | Prevents automated abuse on forms | Session or persistent |
| Session | session_id | Site | Maintains your session state while browsing | Session |
We may also use local storage, pixel tags, and click tracking to support the same purposes described above.
5) Managing your cookie preferences
- Cookie banner and settings
Use the banner on your first visit or the Cookie Settings link in the footer to accept, reject, or fine tune non-essential cookies at any time. - Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See the help pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or your mobile browser. - Global Privacy Control
If your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as an opt out of cross-context behavioral advertising where required. Learn more in our Privacy Policy and opt out at Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
6) Advertising and measurement
We may work with advertising partners to show relevant promotions and measure performance. Partners may set cookies and read them when you visit our site and other sites. For our approach to sponsorships and paid placements, see Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure.
7) Third-party cookies
Some features are provided by third parties, such as analytics, embedded maps, anti-spam, or social sharing. These providers control their cookies according to their own policies. We recommend you review their notices and settings.
8) Data retention
Cookie data is kept for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above. Durations are listed in the table where possible. Analytics data may be retained longer in aggregated and de-identified form.
9) Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect new technologies, vendors, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
10) Contact
Questions about cookies or your choices can be sent to admin@bestlawyersinunitedstates.com or through our Contact Page.