Privacy Policy

Version: 1.0
Effective Date: January 2025
Last Reviewed: January 2025
Owner: Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)

Introduction

Litigators.org Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, including our website www.litigators.org and application (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy complies with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California, United States
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada
Other applicable data protection laws

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

1. Purpose

This Privacy Policy serves to:

Inform you about what personal information we collect and why
Explain how we use, share, and protect your information
Describe your rights regarding your personal information
Provide transparency about our data practices
Demonstrate our commitment to privacy and compliance

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

All users of our Services (website visitors, registered users, customers)
Personal information collected through our Services
Information received from third-party integrations
All data processing activities conducted by Litigators.org Inc.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to:

Third-party websites or services linked from our Services
Information collected offline or through other channels (unless integrated into our Services)
Data processing by third parties for their own purposes

3. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and protect our Services. The categories of information we collect include:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

Name (first and last)
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Company/organization name
Job title or role
Password (stored as hashed and salted value)
Account preferences and settings

Profile Information:

Profile photo or avatar (optional)
Professional credentials
Time zone and language preferences
Notification preferences

Payment Information:

Billing name and address
Payment method details (processed by third-party payment processor)
Purchase history and transaction records
We do not store full credit card numbers

Customer Support Information:

Support ticket submissions
Correspondence with customer support team
Feedback, survey responses, and testimonials

Content You Create:

Data, files, and documents you upload or create using our Services
Comments, notes, and annotations
Collaboration and sharing activities

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and Browser Information:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Device identifiers
Screen resolution

Usage Information:

Pages visited and features used
Date and time of visits
Referring and exit pages
Clickstream data
Time spent on pages
Links clicked and buttons accessed
Search queries within our Services

Location Information:

General geographic location based on IP address (city, state, country)
Precise location data (only with your explicit consent)

3.3 Social Security Numbers

Litigators.org Inc. may collect Social Security numbers ("SSNs") in the course of our business. We strive to protect the confidentiality and security of SSNs in our possession, custody or control by:

Limiting access to SSNs to authorized personnel only
Maintaining reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect against the loss, misuse or unlawful disclosure of SSNs

We do not share SSNs for marketing purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4.1 Provide and Improve Services

Create and manage your account
Authenticate your identity and authorize access
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Process transactions and send related information
Deliver requested features and functionality
Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
Develop new features and services
Conduct testing, research, and analysis

4.2 Communication

Send transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets, receipts)
Provide service announcements and updates
Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
Request feedback and conduct surveys
Notify you of new features and changes

4.3 Security and Fraud Prevention

Detect, prevent, and investigate security incidents
Monitor for suspicious activity and policy violations
Verify identity and prevent unauthorized access
Protect against fraud, spam, and abuse
Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies

4.4 Legal and Compliance

Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Respond to lawful requests from authorities
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
Maintain records for audit and compliance purposes

4.5 Analytics and Performance

Analyze usage trends and preferences
Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Monitor application performance and uptime
Generate aggregated, de-identified statistics
Conduct A/B testing and experimentation

4.6 Blogs and Interactive Features

We may offer blogs, online forums, or other interactive features on the Services that enable users to share information about our services or other issues of interest. You should be aware that any communications you submit or post to any such interactive features on the Services may be viewable by other participants or users.

You acknowledge and agree that you have no expectation of privacy or confidentiality in the content you submit for such interactive features, whether or not it contains personal information about you.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our Services.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (always active):

Authentication and session management
Security features
Load balancing
These cookies are necessary for the Services to function

Functional Cookies (optional):

Remember your preferences and settings
Personalize your experience
Pre-populate forms

Analytics Cookies (optional):

Understand how you use our Services
Measure performance and usage patterns
Identify areas for improvement
Provider: Google Analytics

Marketing Cookies (optional):

Deliver relevant advertisements
Measure effectiveness of campaigns
Retargeting and remarketing
Provider: AdRoll

5.3 How to Opt-Out

You can opt-out of receiving targeted ads served by AdRoll by clicking on the following link: networkadvertising.org/choices. Please note that if you delete your cookies or upgrade your browser after having opted out, you will need to opt out again. If you use multiple browsers or devices you will need to execute this opt out on each browser or device.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers and Partners

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, including:

Cloud hosting and infrastructure
Analytics and monitoring (Google Analytics)
Advertising services (AdRoll)
Payment processing
Customer support

All service providers are contractually obligated to:

Use data only for specified purposes
Implement appropriate security measures
Comply with applicable privacy laws

6.2 Business Transfers

If Litigators.org Inc. is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets:

Your information may be transferred to the successor entity
We will provide notice before information is transferred or becomes subject to different privacy practices

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or legal process:

To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal requests
To enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
To investigate fraud, security issues, or policy violations

6.4 Aggregated and De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data that cannot identify you for industry benchmarks, reports, research, and marketing materials.

7. Data Storage and Security

7.1 Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide Services and comply with legal obligations:

Account data: Duration of account + 2 years (or as required by law)
Transaction records: 7 years (for tax and audit purposes)
Support tickets: 3 years after resolution
Usage logs: 1-2 years

7.2 Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:

Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+/HTTPS)
Encryption at rest
Secure authentication
Regular security testing and vulnerability assessments

Administrative Safeguards:

Access controls and role-based permissions
Employee security training
Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors
Incident response procedures

Security of Internet Communications: The Internet is not a secure medium. We employ administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal information but cannot assume any responsibility for any harm, loss or damage you may experience from transmission of information by or to Litigators.org Inc. over the Internet. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have rights regarding your personal information. The specific rights available depend on your location.

8.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your information
Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your information
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

8.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising rights

8.3 Rights Under PIPEDA (Canadian Residents)

Right to Access: Access personal information we hold about you
Right to Challenge Accuracy: Challenge accuracy and completeness of information
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent (subject to legal/contractual restrictions)

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

Submit a Request:

Email: privacy@litigators.org

Response Time: We will respond to inquiries within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services.

We are not responsible for privacy practices of third parties
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services
We encourage you to review privacy policies of third parties before providing information

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide prominent notice via email notification to registered users or in-app notification.

Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Litigators.org Inc.
Email: privacy@litigators.org

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.