Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

CourtDocs.io ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our legal document generation platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Account credentials
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Information you provide in document interviews
• Case details and legal information you choose to share

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our document generation services
• Process payments and manage your account
• Generate legal documents based on your inputs
• Provide entity intelligence and pattern detection features
• Send service-related communications
• Improve our platform through aggregated, anonymized data analysis
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics)
• Payment processors (Stripe) for transaction processing
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights
• Other users only as part of anonymized, aggregated pattern detection

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees
• Secure data centers and cloud infrastructure

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your documents and data
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Generated documents are retained in your account until you choose to delete them. Account data is deleted within 90 days of account closure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (which we do not do).

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized features. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without cookies.

12. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@courtdocs.io
Address: CourtDocs.io, San Francisco, CA
Data Protection Officer: dpo@courtdocs.io