Last updated: March 23, 2026
For The Abused ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operator of www.fortheabused.com ("Site"), is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights available to you depending on where you live. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described herein.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of our Site. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other channels.
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
For The Abused
Website: fortheabused.com
Email: [email protected]
You may also submit a privacy rights request through our online webform at: www.fortheabused.com/contact
We collect the following categories of personal information:
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, health data, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or biometric data. If you voluntarily provide such information in a message to us, we will treat it with heightened protection and will not use it for purposes other than responding to your inquiry. To the extent precise geolocation data is considered sensitive information, we may collect that information and will treat it with heightened protection.
We use personal information for the following purposes and on the following legal bases (where applicable):
We do not use your personal information to make solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects without human review.
We do not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties for monetary compensation. We do not share your subscriber or account information with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we do share data in the following circumstances:
Our Site uses third-party advertising networks and analytics providers. These third parties may use cookies, JavaScript, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect your IP address and browsing behavior on our Site and across other websites to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to deliver targeted advertisements. We do not control these third-party technologies. Please review the relevant third-party privacy policies to understand their practices. This data sharing may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under applicable law or a "targeted advertising" disclosure under other state laws. See Your Privacy Rights by State section for your rights and opt-out options.
We may share personal information with vendors and service providers that assist us in operating our Site, processing payments, delivering communications, analyzing data, or providing other business functions. These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with this policy.
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, in response to valid legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or the public.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change through a prominent notice on our Site or by email.
Where you have provided affirmative opt-in consent at the time of data collection, we may sell or transfer your personal information — including your name, contact information, and the nature of your legal inquiry — to member firms and companies within our affiliated legal referral network ("Legal Network"). Our Legal Network are independent legal service providers who may contact you regarding your legal matter or related services.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the methods in the Data Controller Contact Information section. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any sale that occurred prior to withdrawal. We do not sell your information to our Legal Network without your prior affirmative consent.
California residents: This sale constitutes a "sale" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA. You retain the right to opt out of future sales at any time via the methods described in Your Privacy Rights by State section, regardless of prior consent.
We do not control the privacy practices of our Legal Network once your information is transferred. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any Network Partner that contacts you.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to store your preferences, remember your session, analyze Site traffic, and enable advertising functionality. Types of cookies we use include:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified before cookies are placed. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
For California residents and others with opt-out rights, see Your Privacy Rights by State section regarding Global Privacy Control (GPC) and other opt-out mechanisms.
We collect identifiers (name, email, phone), commercial information, and internet activity.
Data Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (e.g., to connect you with legal counsel).
Criteria for Retention: Our retention periods are determined based on legal statutes of limitations, the duration of your active inquiry, and our internal data minimization schedules.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.
Depending on your state of residence, you may have one or more of the following rights. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30–45 days, with extensions where permitted).
No Law Firm Relationship: For The Abused is a legal marketing entity and is not a law firm. No attorney-client relationship is formed by using this Site.
No Guarantees: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case values and settlements depend on unique factual and legal circumstances.
Our Site is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your personal data will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. Where required, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
If we are required to designate a Data Protection Officer, their contact information will be provided here: [email protected]
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and 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 immediately at [email protected] and we will promptly delete such information from our records. If you are located in a jurisdiction where the age of digital consent is higher than 13, we will treat that higher age as the applicable minimum.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Aside from the Global Privacy Control (GPC) described in Your Privacy Rights by State section, our Site does not currently respond to browser-based "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. We will update this policy if our practices change.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by posting a notice on our Site or sending you an email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information in the Data Controller Contact Information section. We are committed to resolving any complaints about our collection or use of your personal information. For unresolved complaints, depending on your location, you may have the right to contact your local data protection authority.
For The Abused
Email: [email protected]