Introduction to Our Cookie Policy

At Lawcompanies.net, transparency and our users’ trust are at the core of our values and our mission of assisting people in making knowledgeable choices regarding legal services. To optimize the site for your use and to ensure Lawcompanies.net functions well for you, we use cookies and related technologies. This Cookie Policy is designed to give you the full picture. It sets out what cookies are, how we use them on Lawcompanies.net, the types of cookies we use, how you can disable cookies, and the rights you have under relevant privacy regulations. We advise you to read this policy in full so that you can confidently use our site knowing exactly how we process your information. If you have any concerns or questions, email us at [email protected] or reach out via our Contact Us page.

What Exactly Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that your web browser saves on your computer (including PCs, smartphones, or tablets) when you visit most websites, including Lawcompanies.net. Cookies are used for several reasons, such as remembering site preferences, examining how our visitors use our site, and helping to run certain features efficiently. Cookies can be “session” cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain until the end date set in the cookie or until you delete them from your computer. Typically, cookies do not contain personal information. However, personal information stored in cookies may be linked to personal data you submit on our site.

Why Does Lawcompanies.net Use Cookies?

Lawcompanies.net employs cookies to provide a user-friendly experience. Cookies help us remember things like your chosen region, filter options, and other settings so that you do not have to set them each time you visit our website. Cookies are also used so we can analyze how users interact with network pages (for example, the Directory, User Reviews, etc.), then use this data to improve the site. Cookies aid in the security and performance of the site so that our services are reliable and readily available. Lawcompanies.net does not use cookies to record your personal information or sell your information to third parties.

Various Types of Cookies We Employ

• Required cookies: These are mandatory to use the features on our website and cannot be turned off. For instance, you need them to log in to your profile, submit a review, or navigate away from the homepage without losing your current results.
• Preference cookies: We use these cookies to remember your preferences on our site, such as your country or preferred language. This helps us show you content relevant to you and enables a more streamlined user experience.
• Analytics cookies: These cookies track data about how visitors use our website, providing information on the popularity of different pages, how people browse our directory, and identifying areas for improvement. We only use trusted analytics services, like Google Analytics, to help us understand website usage.
• Security cookies: These cookies help us identify any fraudulent behavior on our site.
• Functionality cookies: These cookies provide website functionality, such as image gallery slideshows of law offices or interactive maps showing the location of attorneys in your area.
• Third-Party cookies: Some content on our website, like map displays or videos, may set their own third-party cookies. Cookies set by another website are governed by their privacy and cookie policies.

Detailed Explanation of Our Cookie Practices

Necessary cookies are required for the proper functioning of Lawcompanies.net. For example, when you log in to leave a review or create a user profile, necessary cookies keep you logged in as you navigate the site. Core services like account management and secure areas would not function without these cookies.

Our use of preference cookies remembers your choices, such as your preferred legal specialty or last used law offices, so you can pick up where you left off. This ensures that your next visit to Lawcompanies.net is faster and more relevant to you.

Analytics cookies allow us to understand how visitors navigate our site. We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to monitor the number of page views, how long someone viewed a specific profile, site search terms, and to measure usage by region, among other things. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and does not allow the identification of any individual user. Other information relating to individuals is subject to our Privacy Policy.

Security cookies are used to preserve the integrity of user reviews and help mitigate spam and fraudulent activity. They track login attempts and other user activity deemed suspicious (e.g., multiple page views or processing excessive amounts of codes). These measures are designed to protect our platform and its users.

Certain features, such as the visual preview of law offices or star rating displays, as well as interactive search filters, require functionality cookies to work properly. Without these cookies, certain features will not function as intended.

Some pages may contain embedded content, such as Google Maps showing a law office location or YouTube video presentations of attorneys. Such third-party content might set their own cookies, which we have no direct control over. You are encouraged to check the privacy policies and cookie terms/settings of such third-party providers accordingly.

How We Utilize and Use Cookie Information

• Personalize content served to you, e.g., pre-fill search forms by showing you previously searched terms or criteria
• Facilitate browsing our properties, such as assisting with locating other law offices or attorneys you want to find
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot technical issues
• Prevent abuse, such as a single person posting multiple fake reviews
• Understand how people use our sites so we can further enhance and develop our directory and review system
• Enable features such as saved favorites, your last viewed profiles, and the ability to create and submit reviews

We do not use cookie data to collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as the case you are involved in or your financial or credit card data. We do not sell cookie data or use it to “build profiles” of users for intrusive ad targeting purposes. The use of cookie data is in line with, and directly supports, our values of transparency and service orientation.

Managing Your Personal Cookie Data Preferences

We want to give you control of your privacy and browsing experience. Upon your first visit to Lawcompanies.net, you will be presented with a cookie banner and/or a cookie pop-up, giving you the facility to consent to or refuse the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your browser cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link located in the footer of the website.

Most web browsers enable you to control cookies via your browser preference settings. You may set your browser options to block cookies, delete cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is accepted or stored. Please note that switching off cookies that are strictly necessary for website functionality may render some features unavailable (such as user login, review submission, or certain aspects of personalized search results). For guidance on controlling cookies for your specific web browser, please refer to the browser’s help section. If you have any questions about managing cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies With Third-Party Services

Lawcompanies.net may offer third-party services as part of its rich and interactive directory. These services-such as embedded Google Maps, web-based YouTube videos, or social media sharing services like Facebook-may deploy cookies to your device that are separate from our own. Any cookies or data collection performed by these services is subject exclusively to their own privacy and cookie policies. For example, embedded Google Maps may place cookies on your device to remember location preferences, or web-based YouTube videos may add cookies for tracking video usage.

Lawcompanies.net cannot control any cookie deployed by a third-party service and bears no responsibility for how that particular cookie, or the collecting service, may use your data. It is your responsibility to check the applicable cookies policy with each third-party service if you do not wish to accept third-party cookies. You can also configure your browser settings to prevent the storing of cookies, though this may limit the availability or functionality of some areas of our site.

Third-Party Cookies and Reviews

An essential part of Lawcompanies.net is our system for members to offer reviews of law firms and individual attorneys. Cookies are critical to the functioning of our review system. For instance, cookies allow us to validate users when they are submitting reviews and prevent duplicate or “spam” review submissions. Cookies also provide convenient functionality, such as remembering review text if the user moves away from or reloads the web page without submitting their review. By utilizing cookies in these ways, we provide members with a reliable, authentic environment to share client experiences and for interested parties to locate and read these experiences. All cookie information related to reviews is stored live and is only used for the purposes described above, not for any unrelated uses.

Cookies and Account Issues

For users who register as account holders, cookies are utilized within the website so that you can successfully manage your account. Cookies enable us to keep you logged in while you navigate the site, update profile information or reviews, and carry out secure login processes. In addition, cookies help keep your account protected from unauthorized access and allow you to keep settings such as preferred filter selections stored. These website features would not be possible without cookies. Users are advised to keep cookies enabled for account management purposes, but you can always change this setting according to your privacy needs.

Data Protection and Security

Lawcompanies.net (“this site”) respects your privacy and security. This site’s cookie data is stored and processed in compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable. Industry standard security measures are adopted to protect cookie data against unwarranted access, use, disclosure, or other malicious compromises. The site’s owners carefully evaluate data collection and processing activities to preserve the privacy of all users. If you have any questions regarding this site’s privacy practices, please contact [email protected].

Your Rights in Connection With Cookies

• The right to be informed of the use of cookies and how they collect and/or process your data
• The right to know what cookies are installed on your device
• The right to opt-out (“reject”) non-essential cookies at any time
• The right to delete (“erase”) cookie data, where feasible

Lawcompanies.net takes these rights seriously and provides the ability for you to simply and easily turn off or disallow certain cookies or delete information previously processed. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to exercise any rights or ask any questions relating to the foregoing.

Other Notice of Changes To This Cookie Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time as changes in technology, applicable law, or our practices dictate. We will post any changes to this page with an updated effective date at the top of this policy. Please check back from time to time for updates. We will notify you of any material changes by a notice on our website or by any other means we deem appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about our use of cookies or the privacy rights outlined in this Cookie Policy, please contact us. We will do our best to provide full and responsive contact points to all users of Lawcompanies.net.

You can communicate with us at:

• Address: 5401 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 1212, Tampa FL 33609
• Phone: (813) 510-4497
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website: https://lawcompanies.net/

Or visit our Contact Us page for additional means of communication. We appreciate your trust in us and always aim to cover all needs you may face using our platform.

Frequently Asked Questions on Cookies

• Must I accept cookies in order to use Lawcompanies.net?
  Essential cookies are mandatory to provide you with core functionality, such as submitting reviews or signing in. Non-essential cookies can be declined, but some features (saved searches, contextual recommendations, etc.) may not function properly.
• Do you use cookies for advertising purposes?
  Lawcompanies.net does not use cookies for advertising purposes or sell users’ data to third parties. All cookies are used for functionality, security, and analytics.
• How long are my cookies stored?
  That depends on the type of cookie. Session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your computer until their expiry date or until you remove them manually.
• How to remove cookies?
  You can delete cookies through your browser’s settings. Check your browser help file for further details.
• Who should I contact for more information?
  We can be reached at [email protected] or through our Contact Us page.

Conclusion

At Lawcompanies.net, we strive to create a safe, secure, and private environment for all of our visitors, as well as anyone seeking legal representation, counsel, or advice. Cookies are a major aspect of the services we provide on our platform to ensure that it remains user-friendly, functional, and secure. It is important to understand what cookies do, how your information is used, and how you can use our directory and reviews on our website. We encourage you to explore Lawcompanies.net, use our search functionality, and add your own positive (or negative) feedback to assist others in making future decisions about the entities listed in our internet search directory. As always, you can contact us via email at [email protected] with any questions, to adjust your cookie settings, or by visiting our Contact Us page.