Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 9, 2026

Highly Rated Lawyers (“Highly Rated Lawyers,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at highlyratedlawyers.com (the “Site”), a national directory that helps people find law firms with strong reputations among their clients and peers. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices and rights available to you.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Who We Are

The Site is owned and operated by [Company Legal Name], located at [Business Address]. Highly Rated Lawyers is an independent attorney directory. We are not a law firm, we do not provide legal advice, and we are not a lawyer referral service. Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to us using the contact information at the end of this page.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you choose to give us, including when you:

  • Submit a contact or inquiry form, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and message
  • Apply to have a law firm listed or update an existing listing, which may include attorney and firm names, business contact details, bar admission information, practice areas, office locations, website and social profile links, and other professional information
  • Leave a comment, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, links clicked, the date and time of your visit, and general location derived from your IP address. We collect this information through cookies, pixels, server logs, and similar technologies.

Information From Public and Third Party Sources

Law firm and attorney profiles in our directory may include information drawn from publicly available sources, such as firm websites, state bar records, public review platforms, and social media profiles, as well as information provided by the firms themselves.

Please Do Not Send Confidential Legal Information

Using the Site or contacting us does not create an attorney client relationship with Highly Rated Lawyers or with any law firm listed in our directory. Information you send to us is not protected by attorney client privilege. Please do not submit confidential or sensitive details about a legal matter through our forms. When you are ready to discuss your situation, contact a law firm directly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our directory
  • Respond to your questions, requests, and messages
  • Review listing applications and create, verify, and update law firm profiles
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and navigation
  • Send updates or communications you have requested, with the option to unsubscribe at any time
  • Detect, prevent, and address spam, fraud, security issues, and misuse of the Site
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers. We work with trusted vendors who help us operate the Site, such as hosting, analytics, email, form processing, and security providers. They may access information only as needed to perform services for us.
  • Law firms you choose to contact. When you contact a firm using the phone number, website, or other contact details on its profile, you communicate with that firm directly, and its own privacy practices apply.
  • Public directory content. Information submitted for a law firm listing is published on the Site and visible to the public.
  • Legal and safety reasons. We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Highly Rated Lawyers, our users, or others.
  • Business transfers. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site working properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages. We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics, which collect information about your use of the Site and report website trends to us. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google’s partner sites policy.

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies so you do not need to enter them again, and these cookies last for one year. Site administrators who log in receive additional cookies needed to manage the Site.

Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect the information in the comment form along with your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam. Comments may be screened by an automated spam detection service. An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you have a profile image, which is governed by the Automattic privacy policy. Once approved, your comment and profile image are visible to the public.

Embedded Content and Third Party Links

Pages on the Site may include embedded content such as videos, maps, or reviews from other websites, and links to law firm websites and other third party sites. Embedded content behaves as if you had visited the other website directly, and those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with that content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third party websites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining directory listings, and meeting legal, accounting, and security requirements. Inquiry form submissions are retained for [time period] unless a longer period is required. Law firm listing information is retained while the listing is active and for a reasonable period afterward. Approved comments and their metadata are retained so follow up comments can be recognized automatically.

How We Protect Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect, including encrypted connections. No website or method of transmission is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
  • Request a copy of your information in a portable format
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information or its use for targeted advertising
  • Appeal a decision we make about your request

Residents of California and other states with consumer privacy laws may exercise these rights by contacting us using the information below. We will verify your request before responding and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. You may also use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf where permitted by law.

We honor Global Privacy Control signals as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where required by law. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in any message we send.

Requests From Listed Law Firms

Attorneys and law firms that want to correct, update, or remove information in their directory profile may contact us at any time. We will review and respond to each request promptly.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.