Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 15, 2025

Attorney Rankings is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, as well as your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Our websites and web-based services,
Our mobile or desktop applications,
Any other tools, features, or platforms operated by us (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Client Data:
Information submitted by our clients (individuals or organizations) when using the Services. This may include account content, uploaded documents, and metadata.
Account Information:
Recruitment and Employment Data:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Password (hashed)
- Billing details and payment method (processed via third-party providers)
Usage and Technical Information:
Collected automatically when interacting with our Services:
- IP address
- Browser type and settings
- Operating system
- Device identifiers
- Page views, timestamps, and clickstream data
Location Information:
If enabled, we may collect GPS coordinates or general location data from your device.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
- Used to personalize your experience and track activity on our websites.
- You may manage cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent Banner or browser settings.
Third-Party Services:
We may receive data from tools or services you integrate, such as scheduling or analytics platforms.
Communication Data:
Inquiries, support messages, feedback, and communications you send us.
Recruitment and Employment Data:
If you apply for a job, we may collect:
- Resumes, cover letters, references
- Employment history and education
- Interview notes
- Background checks (where applicable)

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose	Description	Legal Basis (GDPR)
Account setup	Create and manage your account	Contract
Service delivery	Provide and support our Services	Contract
Communication	Respond to messages, emails, or support requests	Legitimate Interest
Payments	Process payments and send billing updates	Legal Obligation / Contract
Analytics	Monitor performance and usage trends	Legitimate Interest
Marketing	Send newsletters or promotional content (if opted-in)	Consent
Recruitment	Evaluate and process job applications	Legitimate Interest / Legal Obligation
Legal Compliance	Respond to legal requests or investigations	Legal Obligation
Security	Prevent fraud, misuse, or illegal activity	Legitimate Interest

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected,
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements,
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Retention periods vary:

Account and transaction data: up to 10 years (for financial and legal obligations)
Support data: 1 year
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent
Recruitment data: typically 6–12 months after a hiring decision

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your data in the following ways:

With Your Consent
When you give us permission to share your data with specific third parties.
Service Providers and Partners
We use third-party providers to support:
- Hosting and infrastructure
- Payments
- Marketing
- Analytics
These partners are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and must follow GDPR requirements.
Corporate Affiliates
Your data may be shared within our corporate family for internal operations, customer support, or cross-brand service delivery.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Legal Obligations
We may disclose your data when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Security and Fraud Prevention
To protect our users, Services, or rights, we may disclose data to prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights under GDPR:

Right to Access – Request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is processed.
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured format.
Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
Right to Withdraw Consent – At any time, without affecting prior processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint – With your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

📧 To exercise these rights, contact us at orders@attorney-rankings.com.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:

SSL encryption
Access controls and authentication
Secure data storage
Data minimization
Regular audits and staff training

While no system is 100% secure, we are committed to continuously improving our protections.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure one of the following safeguards is in place:

European Commission adequacy decision
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
Other GDPR-approved mechanisms

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Authenticate users
Analyze website traffic
Personalize content and marketing

You may adjust your cookie preferences through your browser or via our cookie banner.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. If changes are significant, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the website.

Contacting Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact: orders@attorney-rankings.com.