Introduction

Legably is a U.S.-based online lawyer directory that helps individuals and businesses find verified attorneys and law firms across all 50 states. We are committed to handling your personal information with transparency, care, and full respect for your privacy rights.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of legably.com — whether you are searching for a lawyer, registering a law firm listing, or simply browsing our directory. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

When this policy uses the words "Legably," "we," "us," or "our," it refers to the Legably platform and its operating team.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: directly from you when you interact with our platform, and automatically when you browse our website.

Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, list your law firm, fill out a contact form, or submit a review, we may collect:

  • Your full name and email address
  • Phone number and mailing address
  • Law firm or business name (for attorney listings)
  • Professional credentials and bar registration details (for attorneys)
  • Any messages or content you submit through our forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Legably, certain technical data is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This includes:

  • Your IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and device type
  • Pages you visit on our site and time spent on each page
  • The website or search query that referred you to Legably
  • Date and time of each visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to run our platform effectively and improve your experience. Specifically, your data helps us:

  • Deliver our core services — Connect you with relevant lawyers and law firms based on your location and legal needs
  • Manage attorney listings — Display accurate profiles and help attorneys reach potential clients
  • Communicate with you — Respond to inquiries, send service updates, and deliver newsletters (only if you opt in)
  • Improve our platform — Analyze aggregated usage data to make Legably faster, more accurate, and easier to navigate
  • Maintain security — Detect and prevent spam, fraudulent listings, or abusive behavior
  • Fulfill legal obligations — Retain or disclose data when required by applicable law

We do not use your data for purposes beyond what is described above without your prior consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Legably uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site. We also use tools such as Google Analytics to track aggregate traffic patterns, which helps us improve the platform over time.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website. We do not currently respond to browser-level "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your preferences directly through your browser.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data — ever. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Trusted Service Providers

We work with third-party vendors to help operate Legably — including cloud hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics platforms. These partners access your data only to perform services on our behalf and are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Attorney and Law Firm Listings

When you use our platform to contact an attorney, the inquiry details you submit are shared with the relevant attorney or firm so they can respond to your request. You are always in control of what information you choose to include.

Legal Requirements

If we are legally required to disclose information — for example, in response to a court order, subpoena, or government investigation — we will comply with all applicable legal obligations. Where permitted by law, we will notify you of such a request.

Business Transfers

If Legably is acquired, merged with another company, or goes through a business restructuring, your data may be transferred as part of that transition. We will notify users if this occurs and ensure the new entity honors the commitments made in this Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as long as it is needed to provide our services. If you delete your account or request removal of your data, we will erase it from our active systems within 30 days, unless we are legally required to retain it for compliance or dispute resolution purposes.

Automatically collected technical data such as server logs is typically retained for a shorter period and then deleted or fully anonymized.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

You have meaningful rights over your personal information. Depending on where you live in the United States, these rights may include:

  • Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Correct — Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
  • Right to Delete — Request that we erase your personal data from our systems
  • Right to Opt Out — Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email we send
  • Right to Restrict Processing — Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@legably.com. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information has been collected, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. Please contact us directly for more information about your CCPA rights.

Children's Privacy

Legably is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from minors. If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal data through our platform, please contact us immediately at contact@legably.com and we will take prompt steps to remove that information from our systems.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our platform contains links to external websites, including attorney and law firm websites listed in our directory. These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Legably is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of any external website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Security of Your Information

We take data security seriously. Legably uses industry-standard safeguards — including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews — to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we make every reasonable effort to keep your data safe, no system is entirely immune to risk. We encourage you to protect your account by using a strong, unique password and by contacting us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your Legably account.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal obligations. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also notify registered users by email or through a notice on our website.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically. Your continued use of Legably after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, we are here to help. Please reach out to us through any of the following:

We are committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries promptly and fairly.