Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how LawsuitWatch ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you visit lawsuitwatch.org (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or otherwise interact with us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and device identifiers. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Information from third parties: We may receive information about you from analytics providers, advertising partners, and other third parties who help us operate and improve the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- To send you newsletters and legal news updates you have subscribed to
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To analyze how visitors use the Site and optimize our content
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- To comply with legal obligations
- To show you relevant advertising through third-party advertising partners
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate the Site and to analyze traffic. Cookies we use include:
- Necessary cookies: Required for the Site to function (session management, security)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Companies that help us operate the Site (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- Advertising partners: Third-party advertisers who may use data to serve relevant ads
- Law firm referral partners: If you click a referral link or take an action to connect with a law firm, that firm receives information you provide
- Legal compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or court order
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Your Rights (CCPA / California Residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Request deletion of your personal information (with certain exceptions)
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, email privacy@lawsuitwatch.org with "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection. Contact us at privacy@lawsuitwatch.org to exercise these rights.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per our analytics provider's standard data retention settings.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, contact us immediately at privacy@lawsuitwatch.org.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites including law firm websites and legal service providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us at privacy@lawsuitwatch.org or visit our Contact page.