"Personal information" refers to data that identifies, relates to, describes, can be used to contact, or may reasonably be linked directly or indirectly to you. For this Policy, the terms "personal information" and "personal data" are used interchangeably.
As you visit or use our Website or interact with us, we collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: Includes names, nicknames, online identifiers, company names, email addresses, physical addresses, postal addresses, and IP addresses.
Other Personal Information: Such as phone numbers, account details, passwords, payment information (e.g., credit or debit card details) required for certain services, text-based customer support messages, responses to questionnaires, and other information you or others provide through our Services. We also use blockchain technology to create permanent, time-stamped records documenting trademark use submissions, stored on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain.
Legally Protected Characteristics: Includes data like citizenship status.
Commercial Information: Includes details about products or services purchased via the Website.
Internet Activity: Covers account settings, device information (e.g., user agent string containing hardware/software details), search history, interactions with Website features, visited pages, access times, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, and service performance data.
Audio and Visual Information: Includes call recordings from customer support and visual recordings of your interactions with the Website.
You may opt not to provide some of the personal information listed above. However, many services require certain information, including the parties involved, their purposes, and where the data may be transferred; you can visit you may be unable to access or use that service or feature.
We do not actively collect sensitive personal information.
Cookies are small data files stored on your computer or device when you visit websites in a browser.
Cookies Used by Legal Circle: Legal Circle uses cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to personalize the Website for each user by remembering details from your visit. For example, the cookies we generate ("First Party Cookies") help retain your information, so you don't need to log in every time you navigate between pages. These cookies stay linked to you, and the information collected is not shared with third parties for their own use. If you delete these cookies, the functionality of the Website and its services may be affected.
Third-Party Cookies: We collaborate with third parties who place cookies on our Website. To view details about these third-party cookies, including the parties involved, their purposes, and where the data may be transferred, you can visit "Privacy Settings" in the Website's footer.
Opting Out of Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Refer to section XII.B for your rights to opt out of cookies and other tracking technologies.
We gather various categories of personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through the Website, chat services, or phone interactions, including: Identifiers, Other Personal Information, Characteristics Protected Under Certain Laws, Commercial Information, Internet Information, Audio and Visual Information.
When you use our Website, we may automatically collect personal information through data collection technologies, such as cookies, web beacons, and third-party tools. This information includes: Identifiers, Other Personal Information, Commercial Information, Internet Information.
If you opt-in for our services through a Group Company's platform, we may receive the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Other Personal Information, Commercial Information.
Additionally, when you authorize us to pursue services on your behalf, we may obtain personal information from third-party service providers, including: Identifiers, Other Personal Information.
Participation in the Website is optional. However, if you choose to engage with certain features, we may request personal information. For example, when purchasing products or services, we may ask for payment details, such as your credit card number, expiration date, and related authentication information. Refusal to provide required information may limit your ability to participate in certain activities.
We may also offer contests, sweepstakes, or other promotional programs that require you to register and provide additional personal information. Information collected through your participation will be retained, along with any feedback, comments, or forum posts you share on the Website.
If we offer referral or "tell-a-friend" programs, you may be asked to provide the referral recipient's name and email address. This information is used to send invitations or product details and to monitor the success of the program. Your name and email address may be visible to your referral recipient, and we may use your email to notify you about the status of your referral. The recipient can opt out of future communications at any time.
By participating in any of these activities, you consent to our collection and use of the information provided as described.
We employ technology to automatically gather and store information that cannot be linked to any specific individual. This data is adequately de-identified in compliance with applicable legal standards and is not connected to an identifiable person.
If you navigate to a third-party site via our Website, please note that we are not accountable for the actions of those sites, and their privacy practices are not covered by this Privacy Policy.
Location: Your Personal Information may be processed and stored in locations outside your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country or state. However, your Personal Information will not be used or disclosed for purposes that lack your consent or are not allowed under applicable laws.
Protection: We have implemented measures to safeguard the storage and transfer of Personal Information, including SSL certificates and encryption protocols, in compliance with relevant legal standards.
Storage of Credit Card Information: When transmitting your credit or debit card details through our Website, we use security protocols to protect the data. Legal Circle does not directly store your credit or debit card information nor assume direct control over it. Your credit card information may remain accessible via third-party services to facilitate future transactions. However, we do not retain this information ourselves.
Storage of Blockchain Records: Blockchain records generated by us are securely stored on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain.
Disclaimer of Security Guarantees: While we have taken reasonable steps to secure your Personal Information, no security system is entirely foolproof. We do not provide any absolute guarantees of security.
Retention: Unless stated otherwise in this Policy, we may retain your Personal Information as long as your account remains active and for a period after account deactivation, enabling reactivation without data loss. We may also retain your information as necessary to: Maintain logs and business records for analysis, security, and auditing. Comply with legal record-keeping requirements. Address any complaints related to the Website. Fulfill legal obligations, protect our rights, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
We don't sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We may disclose personal information to respond to legal requirements, enforce our policies, respond to claims that a posting or other content violates other's rights, or protect anyone's rights, property, or safety. Such information will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
We may also share personal information with service providers who help with our business operations, and with members of our corporate family, who may provide joint content and services and help detect and prevent potentially illegal acts.
Should we plan to merge or be acquired by another business entity, we may share personal information with the other company and will require that the new combined entity follow this privacy policy with respect to your personal information.
When you interact with the publicly accessible sections of the Website, any information you share or post may become visible to others and could be collected or used by individuals beyond the control of the Website. We are not responsible for any information you choose to make public on these parts of the Website.
The Website may include links to external sites not owned or operated by Legal Circle, LLC, such as review aggregator platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. Additionally, we make no claims about the privacy practices of any third-party sites, regardless of whether we advertise on them or provide links to them from our Website.
We view your information as a valuable asset that requires protection and employ various tools and measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, it is important to understand that third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications. While we make every effort to protect your privacy, we cannot guarantee, and you should not assume, that your personal information or communications will always remain completely secure.
We may update this policy at any time by posting revised terms on this site. Any updated terms will become effective 30 days after they are first posted. If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to email us.