Privacy Policy

PublicLaws.org (“we”, “us”, or “the site”) is a free public reference for United States federal and state law. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

Usage data: We collect aggregated traffic data through Google Analytics 4 and Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.
Contact information: If you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide so we can respond.
Technical data: Our hosting and security providers (Cloudflare) may process IP address, user agent, and request metadata to deliver the site and protect it from abuse.

We do not require accounts and we do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. These cookies include Google's advertising cookies, historically known as the DoubleClick DART cookie.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, and may opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info. For details about how Google uses data when you use our site or other partner sites and apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Some pages also contain affiliate links to third-party legal-service providers. If you click an affiliate link and purchase a service or take another qualifying action, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are marked with rel="sponsored" and display a disclosure notice. These providers operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies.

Cookies & Tracking

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to measure site traffic and to serve and measure advertising through Google AdSense and its partners. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

EU, UK and Switzerland User Consent

For visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we use Google's certified consent management message, delivered through Google AdSense Privacy & messaging, to collect and manage consent before advertising or analytics cookies are used. Advertising and analytics storage are denied by default in these regions through Google Consent Mode until consent is given; if you decline, Google may serve non-personalized ads only. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the consent message, your browser settings, Google Ads Settings, or www.aboutads.info.

Third-Party Links

Our site links to official government sources and legal service providers. Their privacy policies apply when you visit those sites.

Children's Privacy

This site is intended for the general public researching the law and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us at info@publiclaws.org.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Important: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently and may have exceptions. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. Read our full disclaimer.