TalkCounsel (“TalkCounsel,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, TalkCounsel.com (“Website”), and use our services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website or use our Services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual (“Personal Information”). The types of Personal Information we may collect include:

a. Information You Provide to Us

• Registration information (e.g., name, email address, password, phone number)
• Profile information (e.g., professional background, credentials, practice areas)
• Content you submit (e.g., job postings, proposals, messages, feedback)
• Payment information (e.g., billing address, payment card details, transaction history)
• Communications with us (e.g., support requests, survey responses)

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Website)
• Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6 below)

c. Information from Third Parties

• Information from payment processors or identity verification providers
• Information from publicly available sources or partners, as permitted by law

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Services
• To process transactions and facilitate payments
• To communicate with you about your account, activity, or changes to our policies
• To personalize your experience and improve the Services
• To verify your identity and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
• For research, analytics, and service improvement
• With your consent, for any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your Personal Information as follows:

• With other users: Information you choose to share (e.g., job postings, proposals, profile details) may be visible to other users as part of the Services.
• With service providers: We may share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, hosting, analytics, customer support).
• For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; to enforce our Terms of Use; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of TalkCounsel, our users, or others.
• In business transfers: If TalkCounsel is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose disclosed to you and with your consent.

4. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS

• Account Information: You may review, update, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account or contacting us at hello@talkcounsel.com.
• Marketing Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. We may still send you non-promotional communications (e.g., service updates, security alerts).
• Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Services.
• Do Not Track: Our Website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals at this time.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data, improve the Services, and personalize your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. INTERNATIONAL USERS

TalkCounsel is based in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States and other countries.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email (if you have provided one) and/or by posting a prominent notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at: (833) 607-2399 or hello@talkcounsel.com.