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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Smart Website Management ("we", "us", "our") operates DoINeedLegal.com ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you submit through the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Contact information (name, email, phone) submitted via forms
  • Messages submitted to our AI assistant or contact pages
  • Listing information provided by attorneys or organizations claiming profiles
  • Payment information processed securely through Stripe
  • Usage data such as pages visited and interactions with the Site
  • IP addresses and basic device information for security and analytics

3. How We Use Information

  • To operate and improve the directory and AI features
  • To route inquiries to relevant attorneys or organizations
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To send transactional emails (claim verification, inquiry forwards, billing)
  • To detect and prevent abuse

4. AI Chat — Important

Conversations with our AI assistant are processed by Anthropic's Claude API and may be stored to improve our service. Do not share Social Security Numbers, financial account credentials, or any information you consider privileged.Communications with our AI are not attorney-client privileged. See our Terms for details.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers necessary to operate the Site (Supabase for storage, Stripe for billing, email providers, Anthropic for AI). Inquiry messages you submit are forwarded to the relevant listing.

6. Cookies

We use cookies strictly for authentication and session management. These cookies are essential to the operation of the Site and cannot be disabled.

7. Children

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Rights (California & Other Jurisdictions)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of sale (we do not sell). Residents of other states with applicable privacy laws have analogous rights. To exercise any right, email us at hello@doineedlegal.com.

9. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

10. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.

11. Contact

Privacy questions? hello@doineedlegal.com