At Lawofgarden.com ("Website," "we," "our," or "us"), transparency about your data is important to us. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how we use them, and the choices you have when you visit our lawyer directory platform.
1. Our Use of Tracking Technologies
We and our authorized third-party service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixels, local storage, and similar tools to:
Recognize you across different browsing sessions and devices.
Enhance and personalize your experience while searching for lawyers or law firms.
Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity.
Measure how you interact with our directory, including which listings you view and what searches you perform.
Evaluate the performance of our advertising campaigns and show you relevant legal service ads.
Improve the overall functionality and design of Lawofgarden.com.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to the placement of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you may adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our site, though some features may not work properly.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves onto your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit. Your web browser manages these files. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred search filters for attorney listings or whether you have logged into an account.
Other technologies we may use include:
Web Beacons / Pixels: Tiny invisible graphics embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand whether you have viewed certain content or opened a message.
Local Storage / Session Storage: Like cookies but can store larger amounts of data locally on your device for smoother performance.
Device Fingerprinting: Collection of technical attributes from your device (e.g., browser version, operating system, screen resolution) to recognize you without using cookies.
We use these tools only in compliance with applicable laws and with appropriate transparency.
3. When Do We Set Cookies?
We place cookies on your device in the following situations:
When you visit any page on Lawofgarden.com, including lawyer profiles, directory search results, and blog articles.
When you interact with our embedded tools, such as contact forms or review submission panels.
When you click on links to third-party websites from our platform.
When you see or interact with advertisements displayed on our Website.
When you visit other websites that integrate our plugins or share our advertising network (if applicable).
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into two main duration-based types, plus several functional categories.
A. Duration-Based Types
Type
Description
Session Cookies
These exist only while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They help us remember your actions during a single visit, such as the search terms you entered for "family lawyers near me."
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 30 days, 12 months) or until you delete them. They help us remember you when you return to LawOfGarden.com, preserving your preferences like saved law firm filters or language choices.
B. Category-by-Purpose
Category
Purpose
Examples
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the Website to operate securely and deliver basic functions. You cannot opt out of these.
Remember choices you make to personalize your experience.
Directory sort order (e.g., "sort by rating"), region selection, display preferences.
Analytics / Performance Cookies
Collect aggregated, anonymous data about how visitors use our Website to help us improve.
Page visit counts, time spent on attorney profiles, search query popularity, error tracking.
Advertising / Targeting Cookies
Track your browsing habits across Lawofgarden.com and other sites to show you relevant legal ads and measure ad performance. Used only with your consent where required.
Ad frequency capping, click tracking, remarketing lists.
Social Media Cookies
Allow you to share lawyer listings or articles on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/Twitter. Set by those platforms.
Share buttons, embedded social feeds.
5. Specific Cookies We May Place
Below are examples of cookies you may encounter on Lawofgarden.com. This list is illustrative and may change as we update our services.
Cookie Name (Example)
Purpose
Typical Duration
Category
lg_session_id
Maintains your active browsing session
Session
Strictly Necessary
lg_directory_filters
Remembers your last search filters (e.g., practice area, city)
30 days
Preference
lg_auth_token
Keeps you logged into your account
30 days (or until logout)
Strictly Necessary
lg_consent
Records your cookie preference choices
12 months
Strictly Necessary
_ga (Google Analytics)
Differentiates unique visitors for traffic analysis
2 years
Analytics
_gid (Google Analytics)
Tracks user behavior across sessions
24 hours
Analytics
lg_affiliate_ref
Tracks clicks from affiliate partner links
30 days
Advertising (with consent)
fr (Meta/Facebook, if used)
Enables ad targeting and measurement
90 days
Advertising (with consent)
IDE (Google DoubleClick)
Delivers interest-based ads
13 months
Advertising (with consent)
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies placed on your device come from third-party domains, not directly from Lawofgarden.com. These third parties provide services such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the third parties' own privacy and cookie policies.
Affiliate networks (ShareASale, CJ, etc., if applicable)
Tracking referrals from partner sites
Contact each network directly
We may add, change, or remove third-party partners over time. Please review this policy periodically for updates.
7. Advertising and Interest-Based Targeting
Lawofgarden.com may display advertisements for legal services, legal technology, continuing education, or other relevant offerings. To make these ads more useful, we (or our ad networks) may use cookies, pixels, and device data to:
Show you ads for lawyers or legal products based on your search history (e.g., if you searched for "bankruptcy attorney," you might see related ads).
Limit the number of times you see the same ad.
Measure whether you clicked on an ad or took an action (e.g., filling out a contact form).
We do not use sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, precise geolocation) for ad targeting without your explicit consent.
Google Analytics Display Advertising: We may use Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting, which provides aggregated data about user age, gender, and interests. This helps us understand our audience and create better content. This data does not identify you personally. You can opt out using Google's Ad Settings or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
8. Adobe Flash Cookies (LSOs)
In limited circumstances (e.g., legacy video players or interactive content), we may use Adobe Flash technology. Flash stores data in files called Local Shared Objects (LSOs), sometimes referred to as "Flash cookies." Unlike browser cookies, Flash cookies cannot be managed through your browser settings.
You can manage Flash cookie settings through Adobe's website:
We currently do not rely heavily on Flash technology, but this notice is provided for completeness.
9. Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control or block cookies on Lawofgarden.com.
A. Cookie Consent Banner (Non-Essential Cookies)
When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to:
Accept All Cookies (including analytics and advertising cookies).
Reject Non-Essential Cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will operate).
Customize Preferences (choose which categories to enable).
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" or "Your Privacy Choices" link located in the footer of every page on Lawofgarden.com.
B. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
View and delete existing cookies.
Block all cookies from specific websites.
Block third-party cookies entirely.
Enable a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal (see Section 10 below).
Important: If you block or delete all cookies, parts of Lawofgarden.com will not work correctly. You may not be able to save directory filters, stay logged in, or use certain interactive features.
C. Opt-Out of Analytics and Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of specific tracking technologies through the following resources:
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA):YourOnlineChoices
Please note that these opt-out tools themselves place an opt-out cookie on your browser. If you clear all cookies, you will need to opt out again.
D. Opt-Out Preference Signals (Global Privacy Control)
Our Website will automatically read and honor opt-out preference signals transmitted by your browser or device, such as Global Privacy Control (GPC). If you enable GPC or a similar signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information (to the extent we engage in such activities). You can learn more at globalprivacycontrol.org.
10. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked across sites. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Lawofgarden.com does not currently change its behavior in response to DNT browser settings. Instead, we provide the manual opt-out and cookie management options described above. Once a definitive legal or technical standard for DNT is established, we will update our practices accordingly.
11. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business operations. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
Posting a prominent notice on the Lawofgarden.com homepage.
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Sending an email to registered users (if we have your email address).
Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookies Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. More Information About Cookies
To learn more about cookies in general, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage them, please visit these independent resources:
