Privacy Policy

A. Information You Provide

Account & Profile Information

When you sign up or update your profile, you may share:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Password or login credentials
• Role (e.g., attorney, expert witness, investigator, paralegal)
• Firm or organization name, address, website
• Practice areas, jurisdictions, license numbers, credentials
• Biography, photo, education, publications, media, speaking engagements
• Case summaries, documents, files, or other materials (at your discretion)
• Billing details (processed by third-party payment processors)

Reviews, References & Project Requests

If you leave a review or rating, we collect:

• Your name, role, organization
• Your written review or feedback

You may choose how your identity appears (full name, initials, or anonymized attribution such as “Partner, mid-size law firm”). If you request a shortlist or matching assistance, you may share:

• Matter details
• Budget
• Timeline
• Geographic preferences

Communications

If you contact us (email, chat, call, or forms), we collect:

• The content of your message
• Metadata (time, date, communication channel)

B. Information About Others

You may share information about colleagues, references, or clients.

You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to provide their information.

C. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Public sources such as firm websites, court filings, publications, directories, and social media
• Advertising, analytics, or payment vendors
• Third-party accounts you connect (e.g., LinkedIn)

D. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, we may collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system, language)
• Usage data (pages viewed, searches, clicks, referring URLs, timestamps)
• Approximate location (city/region based on IP)
• Cookie and tracking data (cookies, pixels, web beacons, local storage)

To Provide and Operate the Services

• Create and manage accounts
• Display directory profiles, reviews, and ratings
• Run AI matching, verification, and search features

To Verify Identity and Build Trust

• Confirm professional licenses and credentials
• Provide verification badges

To Communicate with You

• Respond to questions
• Send account and security notices
• Share curated matches or shortlists

To Improve the Platform

• Analyze activity and usage
• Improve search, ranking, AI models, and recommendations
• Develop new features and tools

For Marketing and Personalization

• Send updates on features, offers, events (where permitted)
• Tailor recommendations and content
• Measure marketing effectiveness

For Safety, Legal, and Compliance

• Enforce Terms of Use
• Protect LEAI, users, and others
• Respond to legal obligations or requests

Public Profiles and Directory Content

Profile fields you choose to publish may be visible to:

• Other users
• Visitors
• Search engines

Between Clients and Professionals

When you request matches or introductions, we may share:

• Matter details
• Contact information
• Relevant background information you provided

Professionals may also share their information with you.

Service Providers and Partners

We use third-party vendors for:

• Hosting & infrastructure
• Analytics
• Email platforms
• Payment processors
• Security tools

Professionals may also share their information with you.

Business Transfers

If LEAI undergoes a merger, acquisition, investment, or restructuring, information may be part of the transaction.

Legal and Safety Requirements

We may share information when necessary to:

• Comply with the law
• Protect rights, property, or safety
• Investigate misuse or fraud

A. Access, Correction, Deletion

You may request:

• A copy of your data
• Correction of inaccuracies
• Deletion of personal information (subject to legal needs)

B. Marketing Preferences

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time.

We will still send essential non-marketing communications

C. Choices About “Sale/Sharing” of Data

If required by law, we will provide:

• Recognition of browser privacy signals, such as Global Privacy Control

D. Additional Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Object to processing
• Restrict processing
• Withdraw consent
• File complaints with regulators