Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/07/2026

At City Legal Directory (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible from citylegaldirectory.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors and the professionals listed in our directory. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by City Legal Directory and how we use it. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information when you:

• Register for an account or claim a profile.
• Contact us via email or contact forms.
• Submit a request to update or remove a listing.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically from your device, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

C. Information from Third Parties (Public Data)

Our services rely on data aggregation. We collect information about businesses and legal professionals from:

• Publicly accessible government databases and court records.
• Third-party data providers and APIs (including Google Maps Platform).
• Publicly available business websites and social media profiles.

This data may include: Business names, addresses, phone numbers, website URLs, practice areas, and publicly posted reviews/ratings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and directory.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our website.
• Understand and analyze how you use our website.
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
• Algorithmic Ranking: We use aggregated public data (such as review volume, recency, and ratings) to generate automated “Top Lists” and directory rankings. These rankings are mathematical calculations based on available data and do not constitute a manual endorsement or legal advice.

3. Google Maps & Third-Party Services

Our website utilizes the Google Maps Platform API to provide location services and business information. By using our website, you are bound by Google’s Privacy Policy.

We do not store user location data permanently, but we may cache business information (such as addresses and phone numbers) in accordance with API terms to improve website performance.

4. Public Profiles & Opt-Out Policy

For Legal Professionals & Firms

If your firm is listed on City Legal Directory, it is because our system identified your business information from public sources. We understand that some professionals may prefer not to be listed.

To Claim, Update, or Remove Your Profile:

We provide a simple mechanism for you to manage your presence. If you wish to claim your profile to update information, or if you wish to have your profile removed entirely from our directory, please contact us at contact@citylegaldirectory.com or use the “Claim/Remove Profile” link found on the listing page.

Requests for removal are typically processed within 48-72 hours.

5. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, City Legal Directory uses “cookies”. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.

6. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

• Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
• Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
• Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data, not sell the consumer’s personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

7. GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

• The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

8. Disclaimer of Reliability

City Legal Directory is a directory service. We do not provide legal advice, and we are not a law firm or a referral service. The information provided on this site is “as is” and intended for general informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website.