Effective Date: September 16th, 2025
CaliforniaLawyerConnect.com (the “Site”) known as California Lawyer Connect (“California Lawyer Connect,” “CLC,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, transmitted, retained, and protected when you access or use the Site.
By accessing or using the Site, submitting information through the Site, or communicating with us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Nature of the Site
California Lawyer Connect is not a law firm and is not a lawyer referral service.
The Site operates solely as an intake, communication, and inquiry transmission platform. The Site allows users to submit information regarding a potential legal matter so that such information may be transmitted to one or more independent attorneys or law firms for possible communication.
California Lawyer Connect does not:
- Provide legal advice;
- Review, evaluate, or validate legal claims;
- Recommend attorneys;
- Rank attorneys;
- Rate attorneys;
- Determine whether any attorney is appropriate for any matter;
- Guarantee communication, representation, or legal outcomes.
Any attorney or law firm that may receive information through the Site acts independently and is solely responsible for determining whether to communicate with a user or accept representation.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information voluntarily submitted through the Site, including:
- Name;
- Email address;
- Phone number;
- City, county, ZIP code, or general location;
- Description of an accident, injury, incident, or potential legal matter;
- Date or approximate date of incident;
- Information regarding injuries, treatment, vehicles, insurance, property damage, or related circumstances, if voluntarily submitted;
- Any other information voluntarily submitted by a user.
We may also automatically collect technical or usage-related information, including:
- IP address;
- Browser type;
- Device type;
- Operating system;
- Referring website;
- Pages viewed;
- Interaction data;
- Time spent on pages;
- Approximate geographic location derived from IP address;
- Cookie, analytics, or tracking information.
3. Sensitive Information Warning
Users should not submit highly sensitive, privileged, confidential, or time-sensitive information through the Site.
Information submitted through the Site should not be considered confidential or protected by attorney-client privilege unless and until a formal attorney-client relationship is established directly between a user and an attorney through a separate written agreement.
California Lawyer Connect is not a healthcare provider or covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). Information submitted through the Site may not receive the same privacy protections as information submitted directly to a healthcare provider.
4. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Receive and process inquiries;
- Facilitate potential communication between users and independent attorneys or law firms;
- Transmit submitted inquiries and related information to attorneys or law firms;
- Communicate with users regarding submitted inquiries;
- Operate, maintain, improve, and secure the Site;
- Analyze Site usage and performance;
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity;
- Maintain records and business operations;
- Comply with legal obligations;
- Enforce our policies and agreements.
California Lawyer Connect does not use submitted information to provide legal advice or evaluate legal claims.
5. Transmission of Information to Attorneys and Law Firms
By submitting information through the Site, users authorize California Lawyer Connect to transmit submitted inquiries and related information to one or more independent attorneys or law firms for possible communication.
No attorney or law firm has any obligation to review, respond to, or accept any inquiry.
Submission of information through the Site does not guarantee:
- Communication from an attorney;
- Legal representation;
- Acceptance of a matter;
- Evaluation of a claim;
- Any legal outcome.
6. Attorney or Law Firm Compensation
Attorneys or law firms may compensate California Lawyer Connect in connection with inquiries or leads transmitted through the Site.
Such compensation does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, ranking, rating, or referral of any attorney or law firm.
California Lawyer Connect does not represent that any attorney or law firm is the best, most qualified, most experienced, or most appropriate attorney for any user or matter.
7. Communication Consent
By submitting information through the Site, users expressly consent to being contacted by California Lawyer Connect and/or independent attorneys or law firms regarding their inquiry.
Communications may occur through:
- Phone call;
- Text message;
- Email;
- Voicemail;
- Automated dialing technology, where permitted by law;
- Prerecorded messages, where permitted by law;
- Other communication methods.
Consent to communications is not a condition of obtaining legal representation or purchasing any service.
Message and data rates may apply.
Users may opt out of text communications by replying “STOP” where applicable or by following unsubscribe instructions provided in communications.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to:
- Operate and improve the Site;
- Analyze user interaction and traffic;
- Remember user preferences;
- Measure marketing performance;
- Maintain security and detect abuse.
Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies. Certain Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
9. Service Providers and Third Parties
We may share information with service providers, contractors, vendors, or third parties that assist in operating the Site or supporting related business operations, including:
- Hosting providers;
- CRM or intake management systems;
- Analytics providers;
- Communication providers;
- Security providers;
- Operational vendors;
- Legal or professional advisors.
These parties may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services for us or as otherwise permitted by law.
10. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
California privacy laws may define “sale” or “sharing” broadly.
Because California Lawyer Connect may transmit inquiries or lead information to attorneys or law firms, and because attorneys or law firms may compensate California Lawyer Connect in connection with transmitted inquiries or leads, certain disclosures may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under applicable California law.
California residents may have rights to request that their personal information not be sold or shared, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
To submit such a request, contact:
privacy@californialawyerconnect.com
11. Categories of Information Collected
Depending on Site usage, California Lawyer Connect may collect the following categories of information:
| Category | Examples |
| Identifiers | Name, email address, phone number, IP address |
| Contact Information | Address, city, county, ZIP code |
| Internet Activity | Browser data, pages viewed, interaction information |
| Geolocation Information | Approximate location based on IP address or submitted information |
| Inquiry Information | Accident details, injury descriptions, incident-related information |
| Sensitive Information | Injury or treatment-related details voluntarily submitted by users |
Users are strongly encouraged not to submit unnecessary sensitive or confidential information.
12. Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Operate the Site;
- Maintain records;
- Process inquiries;
- Comply with legal obligations;
- Resolve disputes;
- Enforce agreements;
- Prevent fraud or misuse.
Retention periods may vary depending on operational, legal, or compliance requirements.
13. Data Security
California Lawyer Connect uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to help protect submitted information.
However, no internet transmission, electronic communication, or electronic storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security or confidentiality of submitted information.
Users submit information at their own risk.
14. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Submission of information through the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between:
- A user and California Lawyer Connect;
- A user and any attorney or law firm.
An attorney-client relationship may only be formed through a separate written agreement directly between a user and an attorney or law firm.
15. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services.
California Lawyer Connect is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, terms, or conduct of third-party websites or services.
Use of third-party websites or services is at the user’s own risk.
16. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended only for individuals who are at least 18 years old.
California Lawyer Connect does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.
17. California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under applicable California privacy laws, subject to legal exceptions, including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected;
- Right to request access to personal information;
- Right to request deletion of certain personal information;
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information;
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
- Right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.
To submit a privacy-related request, contact:
privacy@californialawyerconnect.com
We may require identity verification before processing certain requests.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
California Lawyer Connect may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updated versions will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
19. Contact Information
Email: support@californialawyerconnect.com
Privacy Requests: privacy@californialawyerconnect.com
20. Entire Policy
This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire policy regarding the collection, use, disclosure, transmission, retention, and protection of information through the Site.