Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 6, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Legal Sparrow uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. We use these technologies to improve your experience and understand how our services are used.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Purpose:
- Enable core functionality like user authentication and security
- Remember your login status and account settings
- Maintain session state during your visit
- Enable secure transactions and payment processing
- Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure security
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
Purpose:
- Count visits and track traffic sources
- Measure and improve website performance
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Analyze user behavior to improve our services
Examples: Google Analytics, internal analytics tools
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.
Purpose:
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Save your customized settings and preferences
- Enable personalized features and content
- Remember items in your shopping cart or saved documents
- Provide social media features
2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing messages.
Purpose:
- Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Track conversions and user engagement
- Enable retargeting and remarketing features
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
3. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
3.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness.
3.2 Local Storage
Browser storage mechanisms that allow websites to store larger amounts of data locally on your device for improved performance.
3.3 Session Storage
Temporary storage that maintains data during your browsing session and is cleared when you close your browser.
3.4 Software Development Kits (SDKs)
Third-party tools integrated into our mobile applications for analytics, crash reporting, and enhanced functionality.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on our website for the following purposes:
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Hotjar: Heat mapping and session recording for UX improvements
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and B2B marketing
- Twitter: Social engagement and content sharing
Advertising Networks
- Google Ads: Display advertising and remarketing
- Microsoft Advertising: Search and display advertising
Customer Support
- Intercom: Live chat and customer messaging
- Zendesk: Support ticket management
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time through this banner.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
5.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, so our website does not respond to these signals at this time.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter your login credentials each time you visit
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- You may see less relevant content and advertisements
- Website performance may be affected
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
7. Cookie Lifespan
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication cookies: Typically 30 days to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Usually 2 years
- Preference cookies: Vary from 1 month to 2 years
- Advertising cookies: Typically 30 to 90 days
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@legalsparrow.com
Address: Legal Sparrow, Inc.
123 Legal Avenue, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94103