Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how CharlotteLegalAuthority.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
- Contact details (name, email, phone) if you submit a form or contact us
- Any information you submit in comments, reviews, posts, or listings
- Information provided if you claim or manage a listing
B. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, device type, browser type, operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent, referring pages, click activity
- Approximate location (derived from IP address)
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Website, understand usage, improve performance, and support advertising/analytics.
2. How We Use Information
- To operate and maintain the Website
- To respond to inquiries and provide support
- To display directory listings and user-submitted content
- To monitor for fraud, abuse, and policy violations
- To analyze traffic and improve the Website
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms
3. How We Share Information
We may share information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, security, or other vendors who help operate the Website
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or similar transaction
Public Content Notice: Any information you post publicly (e.g., reviews, comments, listing details you submit) may be visible to others and may be indexed by search engines.
4. Advertising and Analytics
We may use third-party analytics and advertising tools (e.g., Google Analytics and ad networks) that collect information via cookies or similar technologies.
You can often control cookies through your browser settings and may be able to opt out of certain interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools.
5. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Website, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
6. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Your Choices
- You may request removal of certain content you posted (subject to legal/operational limits)
- You can disable cookies through browser settings (this may affect Website functionality)
9. North Carolina / U.S. Users
The Website is operated in the United States. By using the Website, you understand your information may be processed and stored in the United States.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page.
11. Contact
For privacy questions or requests:
Email: [EMAIL]
Mailing Address: [MAILING ADDRESS]