Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 2026
GMClassActionLawsuit.com (the “Website”) is operated on behalf of Mahoney Law Group, APC (“Mahoney Law Group,” “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect information submitted through this Website and through related communications concerning the General Motors and Allison Transmission class action lawsuit, investigation, claim evaluation, or related legal services.
This Website is intended to provide general information and allow individuals to contact Mahoney Law Group regarding potential legal claims. By using this Website or submitting information through any form, email, phone call, text message, document upload, or other communication channel, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
Mahoney Law Group, APC
249 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 814
Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: 562-590-5550
Email: info@mahoney-law.net
Website: www.mahoney-law.net
Important Attorney-Client Relationship Notice
Submitting information through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship with Mahoney Law Group, APC. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after the Firm has reviewed the matter, confirmed that it can represent you, cleared any required conflicts, and entered into a written engagement agreement signed by you and the Firm.
Until an attorney-client relationship is established, information you submit may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege. You should not submit confidential, privileged, proprietary, trade secret, or highly sensitive information unless specifically requested by the Firm.
Although submitting information through this Website does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship, we treat information submitted for case evaluation purposes with care and discretion.
Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through or in connection with:
- GMClassActionLawsuit.com
- Online contact forms
- Case evaluation forms
- Class action eligibility forms
- Vehicle information forms
- Document upload tools
- Email communications
- Telephone calls
- Text messages and SMS communications
- Voicemail messages
- Advertising landing pages
- Social media inquiries
- Referral sources
- Third-party intake providers or vendors acting on our behalf
- Analytics, tracking, and website performance tools
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, applications, or services that may be linked from this Website and are not operated or controlled by Mahoney Law Group.
Information We Collect
We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Website, from service providers, from referral sources, from public records, and from other sources relevant to evaluating or pursuing potential legal claims.
Information You Provide Directly
You may provide information when you complete a form, request a free case evaluation, contact the Firm, upload documents, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with the Website.
Contact Information
- First name
- Middle name
- Last name
- Mailing address
- City
- State
- ZIP code
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mobile number
- Preferred contact method
- Preferred contact time
- Communication preferences
Vehicle Information
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle year
- Vehicle make
- Vehicle model
- Trim level
- Engine type
- Transmission type
- Vehicle mileage
- Current mileage
- Mileage at the time of purchase or lease
- Purchase date
- Lease date
- New or used vehicle status
- Certified pre-owned status
- Dealer or seller information
- Purchase price
- Lease terms
- Financing information voluntarily provided
- Warranty information
- Extended service contract information
- Registration state
- Ownership status
- Whether you still own, lease, or possess the vehicle
Transmission and Defect-Related Information
- Symptoms experienced
- Transmission shuddering
- Jerking, slipping, hesitation, clunking, or hard shifting
- Check engine lights or warning messages
- Transmission repairs
- Transmission replacements
- Fluid flushes or service visits
- Dealer inspections
- Repair orders
- Diagnostic records
- Warranty claims
- Out-of-pocket repair costs
- Communications with General Motors, Allison, dealerships, or service centers
- Statements made to you about whether the vehicle contained an Allison transmission
- Whether you believed the transmission was manufactured, designed, endorsed, or supplied by Allison
- How the Allison transmission representation affected your purchase or lease decision
- Advertising, window sticker, brochure, website, salesperson, or dealer representations you relied on
Potential Claim Information
- Facts relevant to your potential claim
- Description of your experience
- Dates of relevant events
- Damages or losses claimed
- Repair costs
- Diminished value concerns
- Loss of use concerns
- Warranty issues
- Prior complaints
- Prior legal claims
- Arbitration history
- Settlement history
- Information needed to determine eligibility for a class action, mass action, individual claim, arbitration, or other legal proceeding
Documents and Files You Submit
You may choose to upload, email, or otherwise provide documents. These may include:
- Purchase agreements
- Lease agreements
- Retail installment sales contracts
- Financing documents
- Window stickers
- Buyer’s orders
- Vehicle registration documents
- Title documents
- Warranty documents
- Extended service contracts
- Repair orders
- Service invoices
- Diagnostic reports
- Photographs
- Videos
- Emails
- Text messages
- Letters
- Dealer communications
- Manufacturer communications
- Insurance documents
- Receipts
- Proof of payment
- Other documents relevant to the legal evaluation
Communications Information
- Emails sent to or from us
- Form submissions
- Text messages
- Voicemails
- Call notes
- Call recordings, if applicable and permitted by law
- Meeting notes
- Intake notes
- Follow-up communications
- Information provided by your authorized representative
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically by us or by third-party service providers.
Device and Usage Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device type
- Screen size
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of visit
- Clicks and interactions
- Approximate location derived from IP address
- Session data
- Website performance data
- Error logs
- Form interaction data
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate the Website, measure traffic, improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, support advertising, and evaluate campaign performance.
These technologies may collect information about your device, browsing activity, referral source, and interactions with the Website.
Information From Other Sources
We may receive information about you from other sources, including:
- Referral partners
- Co-counsel
- Intake vendors
- Advertising platforms
- Lead generation providers
- Public records
- Vehicle history sources
- Dealership records, if obtained with authorization or through lawful means
- Manufacturer records, if obtained with authorization, discovery, subpoena, or other lawful process
- Repair facilities
- Experts or consultants
- Courts, arbitration forums, or administrative bodies
- Other individuals involved in your matter
Categories of Personal Information We May Collect
Depending on your interaction with the Website and the information you provide, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers, such as name, address, email address, telephone number, IP address, and similar identifiers
- Personal records information, such as address, phone number, financial transaction information voluntarily provided, and vehicle purchase or lease records
- Commercial information, such as vehicle purchase, lease, repair, warranty, or service history
- Internet or electronic network activity information, such as browsing activity, device information, and Website interaction data
- Geolocation information, such as approximate location derived from IP address
- Audio, electronic, visual, or similar information, such as voicemails, call recordings where permitted, photographs, or videos you submit
- Professional or employment-related information, if voluntarily provided in connection with your communication
- Inferences drawn from submitted information, such as potential claim eligibility or vehicle defect patterns
- Sensitive personal information, if voluntarily submitted or necessary for legal evaluation
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not request sensitive personal information unless it is reasonably necessary for intake, case evaluation, legal representation, compliance, or related purposes.
Sensitive personal information may include:
- Driver’s license information
- Financial account details contained in purchase, lease, or financing documents
- Insurance information
- Government identification information
- Precise location information, if included in materials you submit
- Health or safety information, if you voluntarily disclose that a vehicle issue caused or contributed to an accident, injury, stress, or medical concern
- Information contained in legal documents, court filings, or arbitration records
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless specifically requested by the Firm or unless you believe it is necessary for us to evaluate your potential legal claim.
How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
Case Evaluation and Legal Services
- Reviewing potential legal claims
- Determining eligibility for the GM and Allison Transmission class action lawsuit or related claims
- Evaluating whether you may qualify for a class action, mass action, individual claim, arbitration, or other legal remedy
- Reviewing vehicle ownership or lease history
- Reviewing repair history
- Reviewing alleged defects, representations, damages, and losses
- Contacting you about your submission
- Requesting additional documents or information
- Preparing intake records
- Conducting conflict checks
- Determining whether the Firm can represent you
- Preparing engagement documents, if applicable
- Investigating facts
- Developing litigation strategy
- Communicating with co-counsel, experts, consultants, or vendors
- Complying with court orders, discovery obligations, and applicable legal requirements
Website Operation and Improvement
- Operating and maintaining the Website
- Responding to inquiries
- Improving Website functionality
- Monitoring Website performance
- Detecting technical issues
- Preventing fraud, spam, abuse, or unauthorized access
- Improving user experience
- Testing forms and intake processes
- Maintaining security
Communications
- Responding to your request
- Calling, emailing, or texting you about your inquiry
- Sending follow-up questions
- Providing case-related updates
- Sending administrative messages
- Confirming receipt of documents
- Scheduling consultations
- Providing information about legal rights, deadlines, claims, or next steps
Marketing, Analytics, and Advertising
- Understanding how visitors find the Website
- Measuring advertising effectiveness
- Improving campaign performance
- Analyzing Website traffic
- Retargeting or remarketing, where permitted by law
- Developing educational content
- Measuring form completion rates
- Preventing duplicate or fraudulent submissions
We do not use information submitted for legal evaluation to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects without human review.
Legal Bases and Permitted Purposes
Depending on the context, we may process information because:
- You provided consent
- Processing is necessary to respond to your request
- Processing is necessary to evaluate or provide legal services
- Processing is necessary for legitimate business or professional purposes
- Processing is necessary to comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, or professional obligations
- Processing is necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or interests of you, the Firm, or others
- Processing is necessary for litigation, arbitration, investigation, or dispute resolution
How We Share Information
We may share information in the circumstances described below.
Within Mahoney Law Group
Information may be shared internally with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, intake staff, administrative personnel, and other Firm representatives who need access for legitimate purposes.
With Co-Counsel and Affiliated Legal Professionals
We may share information with co-counsel, referring attorneys, local counsel, contract attorneys, or other legal professionals when appropriate to evaluate, investigate, pursue, or manage potential or existing claims.
With Service Providers and Vendors
We may share information with vendors and service providers who assist with Website hosting, form processing, data storage, client intake, email delivery, SMS delivery, analytics, advertising, cybersecurity, document management, case management, call handling, transcription, scheduling, and related services.
With Experts, Consultants, and Investigators
We may share information with automotive experts, transmission experts, economists, valuation experts, investigators, consultants, litigation support providers, and other professionals retained or consulted in connection with potential or actual claims.
With Courts, Arbitration Forums, Opposing Parties, and Government Entities
If you become a client or claimant, information may be disclosed in pleadings, court filings, arbitration filings, discovery, settlement communications, claim submissions, subpoenas, public records, regulatory filings, or other legal processes, as permitted or required by law.
With Third Parties at Your Direction
We may share information with third parties when you request, authorize, or direct us to do so.
For Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to:
- Comply with applicable law
- Comply with court orders or subpoenas
- Respond to lawful requests
- Protect legal rights
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Protect safety or security
- Enforce Website terms
- Investigate misuse of the Website
- Comply with professional responsibility obligations
Business Transfers
If the Firm undergoes a reorganization, merger, transfer, or change involving some or all of its operations, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law and professional obligations.
No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information submitted through this Website in exchange for money.
Some analytics, advertising, or tracking activities may be considered a “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising activity under certain privacy laws. Where required, you may have the right to opt out of such activities.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember preferences, understand visitor activity, improve performance, and support advertising or analytics.
Types of Cookies We May Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies help the Website function properly. They may support security, form submission, load balancing, fraud prevention, and basic Website operations.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, including which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and which traffic sources lead visitors to the Website.
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies may help measure campaign performance, show relevant ads, prevent repetitive ads, and understand whether users interact with marketing campaigns.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies may remember preferences or improve the user experience.
Managing Cookies
You may be able to disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some portions of the Website may not function properly.
Analytics and Advertising Tools
We may use third-party analytics and advertising tools, such as website analytics platforms, search engine advertising platforms, social media advertising tools, call tracking tools, and form analytics tools.
These tools may collect information about your visit, device, browser, referral source, and Website interactions. They may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies.
Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control the privacy practices of third-party platforms.
Call Tracking, SMS, and Communications Technology
We may use call tracking, call routing, voicemail, text messaging, email delivery, scheduling, and client communication tools to respond to inquiries and manage intake.
Telephone Calls
If you call us, we may collect your phone number, call time, call duration, caller ID information, voicemail content, and call notes. Calls may be monitored or recorded where permitted by law.
Text Messages
If you provide a mobile phone number, you authorize us or our service providers to contact you by text message regarding your inquiry, case evaluation, documents, scheduling, or related legal services. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of non-essential text messages by replying “STOP” where supported, or by contacting us directly. Opting out of text messages may limit our ability to communicate with you by SMS but will not affect other legally permitted communications.
Email Communications
Email communications may not be fully secure. You should not send highly sensitive information by email unless requested and unless you understand the risks.
Document Uploads and Evidence Submissions
If the Website allows document uploads, you are responsible for ensuring that documents are accurate, complete, and appropriate to submit.
Before submitting documents, you should review them for sensitive information that may not be necessary for evaluation, such as full financial account numbers, unrelated personal information, medical information, or unrelated third-party information.
We may store, review, organize, share, or use submitted documents for intake, claim evaluation, investigation, litigation, arbitration, settlement, compliance, or other lawful legal purposes.
Third-Party Websites and Links
The Website may link to third-party websites, including Mahoney Law Group’s main website, court websites, legal resources, manufacturer websites, government websites, social media platforms, or other online resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
Security Measures
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Security measures may include:
- Access controls
- Password-protected systems
- Secure hosting practices
- Encryption where appropriate
- Vendor security review
- Limited access based on need
- Document management procedures
- Spam and abuse prevention
- Monitoring for technical vulnerabilities
No website, electronic transmission, storage system, or communication method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the Website or by email, phone, text, or upload.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including intake, case evaluation, legal representation, litigation, compliance, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, and professional obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
- The nature of the information
- Whether you become a client
- Whether the information relates to an active or potential claim
- Applicable statutes of limitation
- Court rules
- Professional responsibility obligations
- Legal hold requirements
- Contractual obligations
- Operational needs
- Security and fraud prevention needs
We may retain certain information even after declining representation if necessary for conflict checks, legal compliance, professional responsibility obligations, fraud prevention, or recordkeeping.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, subject to exceptions and limitations.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the preceding twelve months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers
- Personal records information
- Protected classification information if voluntarily provided
- Commercial information
- Internet or electronic network activity information
- Geolocation information
- Audio, electronic, visual, or similar information
- Professional or employment-related information if voluntarily provided
- Inferences drawn from other information
- Sensitive personal information if voluntarily provided or necessary for legal services
Sources of Personal Information
We may collect personal information from:
- You directly
- Your authorized representatives
- Website interactions
- Advertising platforms
- Analytics providers
- Referral sources
- Service providers
- Public records
- Legal records
- Repair facilities
- Dealerships or manufacturers, where authorized or legally obtained
- Co-counsel, experts, consultants, or vendors
Business or Commercial Purposes for Collection
We may collect personal information for:
- Legal intake
- Case evaluation
- Legal representation
- Conflict checks
- Communications
- Website operation
- Security
- Fraud prevention
- Analytics
- Advertising measurement
- Compliance
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Professional responsibility obligations
Categories of Third Parties to Whom Information May Be Disclosed
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers
- Contractors
- Co-counsel
- Referring attorneys
- Experts and consultants
- Investigators
- Litigation support vendors
- Courts and arbitration forums
- Opposing parties and counsel, where required in legal proceedings
- Government entities, where required or appropriate
- Advertising and analytics providers
- Communication providers
- Document storage and case management providers
Your California Privacy Rights
Subject to legal limitations and exceptions, California residents may have the right to:
- Request to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, sell, or share
- Request access to specific pieces of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable
- Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information, where applicable
- Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Limitations on Privacy Requests
Your rights may be limited by attorney-client privilege, attorney work product protections, ethical obligations, litigation obligations, court orders, legal holds, conflict check requirements, and other legal or professional duties.
We may deny or limit a privacy request where permitted or required by law, including where fulfilling the request would interfere with legal representation, litigation, dispute resolution, professional responsibility obligations, fraud prevention, security, or another lawful purpose.
How to Submit a Privacy Request
To submit a privacy request, please contact us at:
Email: info@mahoney-law.net
Phone: 562-590-5550
Mail: Mahoney Law Group, APC, 249 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 814, Long Beach, California 90802
We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. Verification may require confirming information we already maintain about you.
Authorized Agents
You may authorize another person to submit a privacy request on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization and may also require you to verify your identity directly with us.
California Shine the Light Notice
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 may allow California residents to request information regarding disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no uniform industry standard for responding to these signals, the Website may not respond to Do Not Track signals in all cases.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through the Website, please contact us so we can review and address the matter.
International Visitors
This Website is intended for individuals located in the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Confidentiality, Privilege, and Legal Obligations
Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be privileged. If you become a client, information provided in connection with representation may be protected by attorney-client privilege, attorney work product doctrine, confidentiality rules, court rules, protective orders, or other legal protections.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to waive any attorney-client privilege, work product protection, ethical duty, confidentiality obligation, or legal right.
Class Action and Litigation-Specific Uses
Information submitted through this Website may be used to evaluate, investigate, support, or pursue claims involving General Motors, General Motors, LLC, Allison Transmission, Allison Ventures, related entities, dealerships, service providers, or other relevant parties.
Potential uses may include:
- Determining whether your vehicle is within the scope of the lawsuit or investigation
- Determining whether you may be a class member
- Evaluating whether you may have an individual claim
- Assessing reliance on representations concerning Allison transmissions
- Comparing experiences across vehicle owners and lessees
- Identifying common patterns of alleged conduct, representations, repairs, or damages
- Supporting pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation, arbitration, settlement, trial, or appeal
- Communicating with you about claim status or additional information needed
- Preparing declarations, claim forms, questionnaires, or other legal materials
Public Filings and Court Records
If your information is used in litigation, arbitration, or claim proceedings, some information may become part of filings, exhibits, discovery materials, settlement materials, or public records, unless protected by sealing order, protective order, redaction, confidentiality agreement, or other legal protection.
We take reasonable steps to avoid unnecessary disclosure of sensitive personal information, but legal proceedings may require disclosure of relevant information.
Accuracy of Information You Provide
You are responsible for providing accurate and complete information. Inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information may affect our ability to evaluate your claim, contact you, determine eligibility, or provide legal services.
If your contact information, vehicle information, ownership status, repair history, or other submitted information changes, please notify us promptly.
Email, Text, and Electronic Signature Consent
By submitting your contact information, you consent to being contacted by Mahoney Law Group and its authorized representatives by phone, email, text message, or other reasonable communication methods regarding your inquiry or potential claim.
You may also be asked to review or sign documents electronically. Electronic communications and signatures may be used where legally permitted.
Marketing Communications
We may send communications about this lawsuit, related legal developments, claim deadlines, case updates, or legal services that may be relevant to your inquiry.
You may opt out of promotional or non-essential marketing communications by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send administrative, legal, transactional, or case-related communications.
Data Integrity and Minimization
We seek to collect information that is reasonably necessary for Website operation, intake, case evaluation, legal services, compliance, and related purposes.
We encourage you not to submit unrelated personal information or sensitive information that is not necessary for the evaluation of your potential claim.
De-Identified, Aggregated, and Statistical Information
We may use de-identified, aggregated, or statistical information for legal analysis, claim evaluation, litigation strategy, expert analysis, reporting, research, Website improvement, and operational purposes.
De-identified or aggregated information is not intended to identify you personally.
Professional Responsibility and Ethical Duties
As a law firm, Mahoney Law Group is subject to professional responsibility rules, confidentiality duties, conflict rules, recordkeeping obligations, and other legal and ethical requirements.
These obligations may require us to retain, use, or restrict disclosure of certain information even if a privacy law request might otherwise apply.
Conflicts Checks
We may use your name, contact information, vehicle information, claim information, and related details to conduct conflict checks and determine whether the Firm can evaluate or represent you.
Conflict check information may be retained even if we do not represent you.
Prospective Client Information
If you contact us seeking legal representation, you may be considered a prospective client under applicable professional rules. However, contacting us does not guarantee representation and does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship.
We may retain prospective client information for purposes including conflict checks, legal compliance, professional responsibility obligations, and documentation of our communications.
Opt-Out Choices
You may have the following choices regarding your information:
- You may choose not to submit information through the Website
- You may contact us directly by phone or email instead of using an online form
- You may disable cookies through your browser
- You may opt out of certain marketing emails
- You may opt out of certain text messages
- You may request access, correction, or deletion where permitted by law
- You may request information about applicable privacy rights
Please understand that declining to provide certain information may limit our ability to evaluate your potential claim.
Accessibility
Mahoney Law Group seeks to make this Website accessible and usable. If you have difficulty accessing this Privacy Policy or any part of the Website, please contact us at info@mahoney-law.net or 562-590-5550 so we can provide assistance.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this Website with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the Website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted means you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.
How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your information, or your privacy rights, please contact:
Mahoney Law Group, APC
249 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 814
Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: 562-590-5550
Email: info@mahoney-law.net
Website: www.mahoney-law.net
Additional Notice Regarding Legal Information
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Privacy obligations may vary depending on the nature of the Website, the technologies used, the jurisdictions involved, the Firm’s vendors, and how information is collected and processed.
Mahoney Law Group should review this Privacy Policy with qualified privacy counsel before publication to ensure it accurately reflects the Website’s actual data practices and complies with applicable law.
