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Last updated: September 27, 2026. Placeholder text — have this reviewed by a lawyer licensed in your state before launch; privacy law obligations vary by state (e.g. CCPA in California) and by whether you collect data from EU residents (GDPR).

What We Collect

Counsel Directory collects information you provide directly, including:

  • Account information (name, email, password) when you register as a client or lawyer.
  • Profile information submitted by lawyers and law firms (bio, credentials, contact details, practice areas, office locations).
  • Consultation request details you submit when contacting a lawyer through the site.
  • Usage data such as pages visited, search queries, and device/browser information, collected automatically.

How We Use Information

  • To operate the directory — displaying lawyer profiles, processing consultation requests, and maintaining accounts.
  • To review and verify lawyer submissions before they are published.
  • To communicate with you about your account or requests.
  • To improve the site's functionality, security, and search relevance.

How Information Is Shared

Consultation requests are shared with the specific lawyer(s) you select. Lawyer profile information you submit is displayed publicly once approved. We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the safety and integrity of the platform.

Data Retention

Account and profile information is retained while your account is active. Consultation request records are retained for a limited period for support and moderation purposes, then deleted or anonymized. Set an explicit retention period here (e.g. "consultation requests are deleted after 24 months") before launch.

Your Choices

  • You can update or delete your client account at any time from account settings.
  • Lawyers can edit their profile through their dashboard; some fields require admin review before changes go live.
  • You can request removal of your information by contacting us — see the Contact page.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and site functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Security

We use industry-standard measures — encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls — to protect information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent through our Contact page.

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