Legal Locate ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use the Legal Locate mobile application and related services (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Account information: Your name, email address, and account credentials when you register.
- Case information: Details about your legal matter that you submit through the app, including the nature of your case, jurisdiction, and any narrative you provide.
- Attorney information: For attorneys, your BAR identification number, firm name, years of experience, licensed jurisdictions, and professional biography.
- Communications: Messages and bids exchanged through the platform between clients and attorneys.
- Usage data: App activity, device type, operating system, and crash reports used to improve the Service.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To match clients with licensed attorneys in the appropriate jurisdiction.
- To verify attorney BAR credentials and licensing status.
- To facilitate communication and bidding between clients and attorneys.
- To send notifications about case activity, bids, and selections.
- To improve, maintain, and secure the Service.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With matched attorneys: When you submit a case, limited case details are shared with licensed attorneys in your jurisdiction who are active on the platform.
- With clients: When an attorney submits a bid or accepts a case, their professional profile information is shared with the client.
- Service providers: We use trusted third-party providers (including cloud hosting and analytics services) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the address below. Note that certain information may be retained as required by law.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for data in transit and secure credential storage on your device. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@legallocate.app.
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Legal Locate
privacy@legallocate.app
legallocate.app
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