Divorce.law ("we," "us," or "our") operates a legal information, AI-powered divorce, and attorney marketing platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use our services.
Information You Provide
- Contact information (name, email address) when you submit a form
- Search queries and filter preferences
- Information submitted in attorney inquiry forms
- Account information if you register as an attorney
Information Collected Automatically
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring URL)
- Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (with your consent)
- Approximate geolocation derived from IP address
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the directory and its features
- To connect you with attorneys relevant to your search
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send transactional communications (e.g., form confirmations)
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With attorneys you contact: When you submit an inquiry, your contact information is shared with the attorney you selected.
- Service providers: We use third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, and communications, subject to confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of users.
4. 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. Inquiry data is retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. You may request deletion of your personal data as described in the Your Rights section below.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
- Portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Objection — object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent — withdraw consent for consent-based processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@divorce.law.
6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, certain uses of advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under CCPA. You may opt out using the link below.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a California privacy request, email us at privacy@divorce.law. We will respond within 45 days.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: To opt out of any sharing of your personal information, contact us at privacy@divorce.law or submit the form linked in our website footer.
7. Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)
If you are a Canadian resident, your personal information is protected under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. You have the right to:
- Access your personal information and request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
- Withdraw consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we have not complied with PIPEDA
Our Privacy Officer can be reached at privacy@divorce.law.
8. Quebec Privacy Rights (Law 25 / Bill 64)
Quebec residents are protected under An Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25 / Bill 64). In addition to the rights described under PIPEDA, Quebec residents have:
- Right to Portability: You may request that your personal information be communicated to you in a structured, commonly-used technological format.
- Right to De-indexation: You may request that hyperlinks attaching your name to information be de-indexed if the information causes you serious harm.
- Explicit Consent for Sensitive Data: We collect sensitive information only with your explicit consent.
- Privacy Impact Assessments: We conduct privacy impact assessments for any new project involving personal information.
To exercise your Quebec privacy rights, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@divorce.law.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website and collect analytics. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy:
Divorce.law
Email: privacy@divorce.law