Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Before Attorney ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at beforeattorney.com (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our Service, you may provide us with:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Location Information: City and state
• Legal Information: Description of your legal situation, type of legal help needed
• Communication Preferences: Preferred contact method and time
• Conversation Data: Chat or phone conversation transcripts

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide you with legal information and guidance
• Match you with appropriate attorneys in our network
• Communicate with you about our Service
• Improve and optimize our Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. How We Share Your Information

Attorney Referrals

When you agree to be connected with an attorney, we share the following with ONE attorney in our network:

• Your name and contact information
• Your location
• Summary of your legal situation
• Your contact preferences

We do NOT sell your information to multiple attorneys or third parties. We only share your information with one attorney after you explicitly agree to be connected.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Service, such as:

• Hosting providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure storage of data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Service to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your information by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@beforeattorney.com.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve user experience
• Analyze traffic and trends

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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

Before Attorney
Email: info@beforeattorney.com
Phone: 1-800-000-0000