Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how TheRoadLaw ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about visitors to theroadlaw.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
Information you provide to us
If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address (in anonymized form for analytics)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring URL (the website you came from)
- Date and time of visit
- Approximate geographic location (country/region, derived from IP)
Cookies and similar technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function (for example, remembering your cookie preferences).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site, which content is most useful, and where to improve. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization enabled.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to your inquiries and correction requests
- Analyze how visitors use the Site (aggregated, non-identifying analytics)
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We use third-party services that help us operate the Site, such as web hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers may have access to information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect it.
- Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or valid government request.
- Business transfers: If TheRoadLaw is acquired or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
California privacy rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) gives you certain rights regarding your personal information.
Categories of personal information we collect
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents:
- Identifiers: IP address (anonymized), browser fingerprint data, email address (if provided)
- Internet activity: browsing history on our Site, interaction with our content
- Geolocation data: approximate location derived from IP address
Sources of personal information
We collect personal information directly from you (when you submit forms or contact us) and automatically from your device (when you visit the Site).
Business purposes for collecting personal information
We collect personal information to operate and improve the Site, respond to inquiries, and analyze usage patterns. We do not collect or process sensitive personal information as defined under CPRA.
Your California privacy rights
As a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know: Request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you
- Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you
- Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of sale or sharing: Direct us not to sell or share your personal information (see our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page)
- Limit use of sensitive personal information: Direct us to limit our use of sensitive personal information (we do not collect sensitive personal information)
- Non-discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page. We will verify your identity before responding to a request and will respond within 45 days as required by law.
Sale and sharing of personal information
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. We do not currently share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide a clear opt-out mechanism on our Do Not Sell or Share page.
Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months unless we have a continuing reason to retain them longer.
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-party links
The Site contains links to external websites operated by third parties (government agencies, statutes, court opinions, bar associations, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Site.
Contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us through our contact page.