Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Accidents.directory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website accidents.directory and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our services, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials (email and password for registered users)
• Information submitted through consultation request forms
• Reviews and ratings you submit about attorneys
• Communications with us via email or contact forms

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or search terms
• Click patterns and navigation paths

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect you with personal injury lawyers based on your search criteria
• Forward consultation requests to the attorneys you contact
• Create and manage your user account
• Display reviews and ratings on attorney profiles
• Improve and personalize your experience on our platform
• Analyze website usage to improve our services
• Communicate with you about our services
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Attorneys

When you submit a consultation request, your contact information and case details are shared with the selected attorney or law firm so they can contact you.

Public Reviews

Reviews you submit may be displayed publicly on attorney profiles. Your display name will be visible, but your email address will not be shared publicly.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, such as hosting providers and email services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure storage of passwords using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you signed in to your account
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services based on usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that collect information about you:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics

These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they use your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@accidents.directory
• Contact Form: accidents.directory/contact