PRIVACY POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: OCTOBER 27, 2022
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Thank you for visiting the website of ReportMyCarAccident (“Company”). We operate as a Limited Liability Company in all states. We are not lawyers or a law firm but rather a marketing company that assists specific lawyers, law firms, and others to obtain potential case leads. All references to “websites” or “site” include Company websites that post a link to this Privacy Policy, including this website and other Company-owned and/or operated websites that post this Privacy Policy, but not sites of third parties even if referenced on our Site.
1.2. PURPOSE OF POLICY
This Privacy Policy governs your use of our websites. It describes what information we may collect about you, why we collect it, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may share it with third parties. It also outlines the choices you can make regarding how we collect and use your information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to our offline data collection or third-party data practices.
1.3. CONSENT TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY BY YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE
By using our websites, you consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, and to the collection, use, and sharing of your information and data as described herein. Further, by using the Company’s Site, all consumers and/or potential legal claimants specifically:
A) Agree to be bound by all applicable provisions herein, and
B) Authorize and direct the Company to disclose to applicable law firms, including their agents and assignees, any personal information and/or data that they have provided to the Company.
Please review our Terms of Service, which governs your use of the websites.
If you do not consent to the collection and sharing of your Personal Information (defined below) as described, do not use the websites.
1.4. NOTICE CONCERNING CHILDREN
PLEASE NOTE: We are a general audience site and do not direct our content specifically at children under 13 years of age. If we learn or have reason to suspect a user is under 13, we will promptly delete any personal information related to that user. However, where children are potential claimants and have a parent or guardian, we will use such information with certain safeguards solely at our discretion.
2. INFORMATION COLLECTION PRACTICES
2.1. WHAT INFORMATION DOES THE COMPANY COLLECT?
(a) INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE: We may collect registration data, identity information, contact details, and data related to accidents or incidents that may form the basis of a legal claim.
(b) AUTOMATIC COLLECTION: Our servers may automatically collect:
- Domain names
- IP addresses
- Device information
- Location data
This “traffic data” helps us improve our services.
(c) TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser, but doing so may impact site functionality.
3. USE AND SHARING OF INFORMATION
3.1. WHAT DOES COMPANY DO WITH COLLECTED INFORMATION?
(a) SITE OPERATION AND SERVICES: We use your information to verify your identity, process transactions, and communicate changes or updates related to the Company or its services.
(b) TRAFFIC DATA: Used to analyze and improve site performance. Aggregated traffic data may be shared with partners.
(c) COOKIES: May be used to tailor content and enhance user experience.
(d) DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION: We may share your information with:
- Our subsidiaries and affiliates
- Attorneys, law firms, or similar entities interested in your potential claim
- Contractors, vendors, and service providers who assist with our business operations
- Any disclosure described in this Policy is done with your consent
If an inquiry is submitted and no law firm is selected, or if no match is found, ReportMyCarAccident may manually assign the inquiry to an affiliated law firm at its sole discretion.
We may also disclose your data in the event of:
- A merger, acquisition, or asset sale
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Enforcement of terms and protection against fraud
4. PRIVACY RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS (AND OTHERS)
4.1. SHINE THE LIGHT
California residents may request information about personal data shared for direct marketing once per year. However, we do not collect or share information for general marketing. All data is collected solely to connect users with relevant legal professionals.
To request this information, email: support@reportmycaraccident.com with “Request for California Privacy Information” in the subject line.
4.2. ERASER BUTTON
Company does not allow users to post data on its websites; thus, the “Eraser Button” law does not apply.
4.3. CCPA/CPRA RIGHTS
We do not sell user data but share limited personal and legal claim information with service providers who may contact the consumer.
4.3.1. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED:
- Identifiers
- Legal claim information
- Data related to site maintenance or matching with service providers
4.3.2. PERSONAL INFORMATION “SOLD”:
While we do not sell personal data in the traditional sense, we share consumer data with legal service providers. This is essential to the function of our platform.
5. RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
A. Right to Know: You may request details about:
- What personal data we collect
- Sources of that data
- Who we share it with
- Why we collect or share it
- The specific information we have about you
B. Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your data from the last 12 months.
C. Right to Opt-Out: You may request that we stop sharing your data.
D. Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your rights.
E. Authorized Agent: You may designate an agent to act on your behalf, provided we can verify their authority and your identity.
F. Financial Incentives: We do not offer financial incentives in exchange for data.
G. Response Time: We will confirm requests within 20 business days and provide a full response within 30 days of verification.
6. SECURITY
We implement security measures to protect your data. However, we cannot guarantee complete protection from misuse, loss, or unauthorized access.
7. PUBLIC WEBSITE AREAS AND LINKS
7.1. OTHER WEBSITES
Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies independently.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION AND POLICY UPDATES
8.1. CONTACTING US
If you have questions or want to remove your data, contact:
support@reportmycaraccident.com
8.2. UPDATES AND CHANGES
We may change this Policy at any time by posting updates on the site. Continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of the revised Policy.