Last updated May 2026
1. Introduction
Law Bear Injury Lawyers ("Law Bear," "we," "us," or "our") is an Arizona personal injury law firm operating as an approved Alternative Business Structure (ABS) under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 31. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you:
- Visit our website at lawbear.com or any related Law Bear website
- Contact us through phone, email, web forms, chat, or text message
- Engage Law Bear for legal services as a client
- Interact with our marketing communications
This policy distinguishes between Website Visitor Data and Client Data. Different rules apply to each as described in Section 8 below.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or contact us through it.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you interact with us, you may provide:
- Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Case inquiry information: Description of your situation, accident details, injuries, dates, locations, photos or documents you choose to share
- Communications: The content of your messages, calls, texts, and emails with us
- Other information you choose to provide
We collect only information that you voluntarily provide. We do not require you to share more than necessary to respond to your inquiry.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device and browser data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring URLs, dates and times of visits
- Approximate location data: Derived from your IP address (typically city-level, not precise GPS)
- Cookies and tracking data: As described in Section 5
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect Automatically
We do not knowingly collect:
- Sensitive personal information (racial/ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, biometrics) through automatic means
- Personal information from minors under 18
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide legal services to clients, including evaluating potential cases, communicating about active cases, and managing the attorney-client relationship
- Respond to inquiries from prospective clients and visitors
- Operate and improve our website
- Send communications including responses to questions, case updates (for clients), and (only with your consent) marketing communications
- Comply with legal obligations, including attorney professional responsibility requirements and conflict of interest checks
- Protect our website and prevent fraud, security incidents, and unauthorized access
- Maintain firm records as required by law and rules of professional conduct
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal information when:
- It is necessary to provide legal services or respond to your inquiry
- You have consented (e.g., for marketing communications)
- It is necessary to comply with our legal and professional obligations
- It is necessary for our legitimate interests (such as operating our website and protecting against fraud), provided your rights do not override those interests
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for:
- Essential functions: Maintaining session state, security, basic site operation
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors use the site (Google Analytics)
- Marketing: Where applicable, retargeting and conversion tracking
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-party tracking we use:
- Google Analytics (analytics) — Opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- [Other tracking tools to be confirmed by firm]
6. When We Share Your Information
We share personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
6.1 With Service Providers
We use third-party service providers to operate our firm and website (such as hosting providers, email systems, case management software, accounting services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
6.2 As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by court order, subpoena, regulatory request, or other legal obligation.
6.3 With Your Consent
We share information you specifically authorize us to share (such as when filing court documents or communicating with opposing parties as part of representing you).
6.4 To Protect Rights and Safety
We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Law Bear, our clients, or others, including in connection with investigating fraud or security incidents.
6.5 In Business Transactions
If Law Bear is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law and professional responsibility rules.
6.6 What We DO NOT Do
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share client information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not share information with "business partners" for cross-promotion. We do not use client information for purposes unrelated to legal representation.
7. SMS/Text Message Communications
If you opt in to receive text messages from Law Bear, we will use your phone number to send:
- Responses to your inquiries
- Case-related communications (for clients)
- Appointment scheduling and reminders
- Document signing requests
SMS terms:
- Message frequency varies based on your case status and communications with us
- Message and data rates may apply
- Reply HELP for help
- Reply STOP at any time to opt out
- Your SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes
8. Client Data vs. Website Visitor Data
8.1 Website Visitor Data
Information you provide as a website visitor or prospective client (through web forms, initial inquiries, etc.) is handled as described throughout this Privacy Policy. Such information may not be protected by attorney-client privilege until a formal engagement is established.
8.2 Client Data
Once an attorney-client relationship is formally established through a written engagement agreement:
- Your communications with Law Bear are protected by attorney-client privilege under Arizona law
- Your information is also protected by Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct (specifically ER 1.6, which governs attorney confidentiality)
- These professional obligations may impose stricter protections than this Privacy Policy
- In any conflict between this Privacy Policy and our professional obligations to clients, the professional obligations control
9. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide and complete legal services
- Comply with our document retention obligations under the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct
- Meet other legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or insurance requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
After these periods expire, we securely delete or destroy your information.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If we become aware of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to know what personal information we have collected about you
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and professional retention requirements)
- The right to opt out of certain processing activities
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
How to Exercise Your Rights
Contact us using the information in Section 14. We will respond to verified requests within the time required by applicable law.
Verification
We will need to verify your identity before responding to requests. We may ask for information sufficient to confirm you are the person whose data is being requested.
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf with proper written authorization.
Appeals
If we decline a request, you may appeal by contacting us at [appeals email]. We will respond in writing within applicable timeframes.
12. State-Specific Privacy Rights
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia residents have specific rights under state privacy laws. The general rights described in Section 11 apply, supplemented by state-specific provisions.
Categories of Personal Information We Have Collected
In the past twelve (12) months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Collected |
|---|---|
| A. Identifiers (name, email, phone, IP address) | Yes |
| B. Customer records (name, contact info) | Yes |
| C. Protected classifications | No |
| D. Commercial information | No |
| E. Biometric information | No |
| F. Internet/network activity (browsing data) | Yes |
| G. Geolocation data (IP-based, approximate) | Yes |
| H. Audio/video recordings | Only when client specifically consents (e.g., recorded calls) |
| I. Professional information | Only if relevant to your case |
| J. Education information | Only if relevant to your case |
| K. Inferences | Limited — only for service improvement |
| L. Sensitive personal information | Only as necessary for legal representation |
Sale/Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under California law.
California "Shine The Light" Rights
California residents may request information about our disclosures (if any) to third parties for direct marketing purposes by contacting us as described in Section 14.
13. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us and we will take prompt action to delete it.
14. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:
Law Bear Injury Lawyers [Firm address — Arizona address to be confirmed by Jason] Phone: (309) 365-6510 Email: privacy@lawbear.com
For SMS-related questions: Reply HELP to any text message from us, or contact us using the information above.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. For material changes, we will provide additional notice (such as a banner on our website or direct notification where appropriate).
Your continued use of our services after the effective date of a change constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.