Privacy Policy
Effective date: [PLACEHOLDER DATE]
This Privacy Policy explains how Auto Accident Advocates ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you visit this website or submit a case-review request. By using this site or submitting the intake form, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
Auto Accident Advocates is a marketing and lead-generation service. We are not a law firm, we do not provide legal advice, and we do not represent you. We connect people who have been injured in accidents with participating attorneys and law firms in our network.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the information you choose to provide, which may include:
- Your name, email address, and telephone number.
- The date and location (state) of your accident and the description you provide about what happened.
- Any files or documents you upload in connection with your inquiry.
- Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and general usage information collected automatically.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Evaluate and route your inquiry to one participating law firm.
- Contact you by phone, text message, or email about your potential claim, including through automated means where permitted.
- Operate, maintain, and improve this website and our services.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
4. How We Share Your Information
When you submit the intake form, you authorize us to share your information with one participating law firm selected from our attorney network based on factors such as location, case type, availability, and other relevant criteria. We may also share information with service providers who support our operations (such as hosting, email delivery, and intake services), and as required by law or to protect our legal rights. We do not sell your personal information for unrelated third-party marketing.
5. Telephone and Text Message Consent
By submitting the form, you consent to receive calls and text messages regarding your inquiry from us, the selected law firm, and/or an intake service acting on its behalf at the number you provide, even if that number is on a federal or state Do Not Call registry. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.
6. Cookies and Tracking
This site may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect how the site functions.
7. Data Security and Retention
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information you submit. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy and to comply with our legal obligations.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to opt out of certain sharing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond as required by applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Your continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at privacy@example.com.