Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how LawVocal collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly, information generated when you use the platform, and information required for verification and payments.
Personal information
- Name, email address, phone number
- Profile information (bio, location, professional details)
- For lawyers: verification details such as Bar Council information and supporting documents (if applicable)
Technical information
- IP address, device and browser information
- Log and usage data (pages viewed, actions taken)
- Cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality
Payment information
If you purchase a subscription or pay for services, payments are processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store your full card details. We may receive limited payment-related information such as transaction status, payment identifiers, and invoice details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To provide platform features and improve user experience
- To verify professional profiles and display verification status
- To process subscriptions/payments and provide billing support
- To communicate important updates, security alerts, and support responses
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies primarily for essential functions like keeping you logged in, protecting the platform, and maintaining your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information only as necessary to operate the platform, including with trusted service providers that help us deliver our services (e.g., hosting, email/SMS, verification workflows, and payment providers).
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of LawVocal, our users, and the public.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
6. Your Choices and Rights
- You can update your profile information in your account settings.
- You can request account deletion by contacting support.
- You can request access to or correction of your information by contacting us.
7. Children’s Privacy
LawVocal is not intended for users under the age of 18.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Contact.