Privacy Policy for PDX.LAWYER

Last Updated: September 6, 2025

PDX.LAWYER (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website pdx.lawyer (the “Site”), a directory of lawyers in Portland, Oregon. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, submit inquiries, or interact with our services. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as:

• Name, email address, phone number, and message via contact or submission forms for lawyer listings or inquiries.
• Search queries and browsing history for improving directory functionality.

We also gather publicly available lawyer information from sources like state bar websites and directories for listings. No private data is collected without consent.

Automatically collected data includes:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the directory services, including processing submissions and responding to inquiries.
• Personalize user experience, such as search results.
• Analyze site usage for improvements.
• Communicate with you, including sending updates or legal notices.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics like Google Analytics) under strict confidentiality.
• Legal authorities if required by law.
• In business transfers (e.g., mergers).

We do not share with third parties for marketing without consent. International transfers, if any, use safeguards like standard contractual clauses.

Cookies and Tracking

The Site uses cookies for functionality, analytics, and preferences. You can manage cookies via browser settings. We use third-party tools like Google Analytics; opt-out via their tools.

Your Data Rights

Under applicable laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR if relevant):

• Access, correct, delete, or restrict your data.
• Opt-out of sales (none occur) or profiling.
• Request data portability.

Contact us at [email protected] to exercise rights. We respond within 45 days.

Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., encryption, firewalls) to protect data. However, no system is infallible.

Data is retained only as needed: submission records for 2 years; analytics for 12 months. Deleted upon request or purpose fulfillment, except legal requirements.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data. Parents can request deletion at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes are posted here with the update date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For questions: PDX.LAWYER Email: [email protected]

This policy complies with U.S. laws. For disputes, Oregon law applies. Consult a lawyer for advice; this is not legal counsel. All content is original; listings from public sources to avoid infringement.