Privacy Policy

1. Overview and Scope

CaseAtlas is an AI-powered legal technology platform that helps legal professionals streamline document analysis and support alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information and legal documents when you use our services.

2. Types of Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number
• Account credentials and authentication information
• Communication preferences and settings
• Payment and billing information

Legal Documents and Case Information

• Legal documents, pleadings, and case files
• Discovery materials, depositions, and evidence
• Contract documents and legal agreements
• Attorney and law firm information
• Case timelines, deadlines, and court information
• Client information and matter details

Technical and Usage Data

• Device information, IP address, and browser type
• Platform usage patterns and feature interactions
• Search queries and AI interaction history
• Performance and error logs

3. How We Use Your Information

AI-Powered Legal Analysis

We use your legal documents to provide AI-powered analysis and insights, including:

• Analyzing legal documents to identify key issues and factual disputes
• Extracting relevant case law and legal precedents for your matters
• Providing strategic insights and alternative dispute resolution recommendations
• Generating summaries of complex legal documents and case materials

Legal Case Management

• Facilitating communication between legal team members
• Coordinating case strategy across multiple matters and jurisdictions
• Preparing for depositions, hearings, and court proceedings
• Tracking case progress, deadlines, and outcomes

4. Attorney-Client Privilege and Legal Confidentiality

CaseAtlas respects and maintains attorney-client privilege and legal professional confidentiality. We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your legal documents and case information. Your legal information will only be used and disclosed as permitted by applicable legal ethics rules and as described in this Privacy Policy.

Your Legal Privacy Rights

• Right to access your legal documents and request copies
• Right to request amendments to your case information
• Right to request restrictions on use and disclosure
• Right to request confidential communications
• Right to receive an accounting of disclosures
• Right to file a complaint with us or applicable bar associations regarding confidentiality concerns

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Legal Professionals and Courts

With your explicit consent, we may share your case information with your legal team and co-counsel to facilitate coordinated case strategy and dispute resolution.

Legal Research Organizations

We may share de-identified or aggregated legal data with legal research institutions and bar associations to improve legal technology and ADR processes, always with your explicit consent.

Court Orders and Legal Compliance

We may disclose your legal information when required by court order, subpoena, or other legal process as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or to comply with legal processes, including regulatory reporting requirements and professional conduct obligations.

6. AI and Machine Learning

Our AI systems analyze your legal information to provide personalized insights and recommendations. We use the following approaches to protect your privacy:

• Data Minimization: We only use the minimum necessary legal information for AI analysis
• De-identification: Personal identifiers are removed when possible for AI training and improvement
• Secure Processing: All AI processing occurs in secure, professionally compliant environments
• Human Oversight: AI recommendations are reviewed by qualified legal professionals
• Transparency: We provide explanations for AI-generated insights and recommendations

7. Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your legal information:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission and storage
• Multi-factor authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Employee training on legal privacy and security
• Incident response and breach notification procedures
• Secure cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade certifications

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your legal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by applicable laws. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to the following exceptions:

• Information required for ongoing legal case coordination
• Data needed to comply with legal or regulatory requirements
• De-identified information used for research and AI improvement
• Information necessary for dispute resolution and conflict checking

9. Your Privacy Rights

In addition to your attorney-client privilege rights, you have the following privacy rights:

• Access: Request copies of your personal and legal information
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain uses of your information
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for specific data uses

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your legal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers of legal data.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect legal information from children without appropriate parental consent and legal guardian authorization.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by email and by posting a notice on our platform. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: