Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11/11/2024
Introduction
Get My Lawyer Today (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use our services to facilitate connections with legal professionals. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide you with effective legal intake services, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Identification Information: Full name, address, date of birth, contact details, and any government-issued identification details required for verification.
- Case Information: Details relevant to your legal matter, including case history, documentation, and any additional information necessary for attorney assessment.
- Sensitive Information: Information relevant to your legal needs, such as health records, financial data, criminal history, family details, and other sensitive information pertinent to the case.
- Communication Data: Emails, text messages, call recordings, and other communication logs when you contact us or respond to our outreach.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to facilitate legal intake and to connect you with qualified attorneys who can assess and address your legal needs. Specifically, we may use your information to:
- Assess and process your intake information for legal review.
- Share relevant case information with attorneys who have expressed interest in handling your case.
- Communicate with you regarding the intake process, case updates, and attorney selection.
- Improve our intake services, manage client feedback, and enhance user experience.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Your information is only shared with attorneys who are part of our network and who may be able to assist with your legal matter. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties except:
- With Attorneys: Information required for case evaluation is shared with attorneys who may represent you.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations, such as a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
- Service Providers: In limited cases, we may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our services, such as data hosting or communication services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a security breach, we will notify affected users as required by law.
5. Data Retention
Your information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, prevent fraud, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal data we hold about you, subject to legal requirements.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@getmylawyer.today
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and you consent to the handling of your personal information as outlined.