Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LawChain ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at lawchain.xyz and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, account type (client/lawyer)
• Profile Information: Phone number, country, bio, profile image
• Case Information: Legal case details, documents, and communications
• Lawyer Credentials: Specialization, experience, location, hourly rates
• Payment Information: Transaction details for service payments processed through our payment provider

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Google Sign-In: If you use Google to sign in, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google
• Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation data from our payment provider

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate connections between clients and lawyers
• Process payments and manage escrow transactions
• Send verification emails and account notifications
• Improve and optimize the Platform
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations
• Communicate updates, promotions, and support

4. Data Sharing

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

• Other Users: Lawyers can see client case details; clients can see lawyer profiles
• Service Providers: Email services, payment processors, cloud hosting
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt rounds
• Data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
• Sensitive data is encrypted at rest
• Rate limiting protects against brute-force attacks
• JWT tokens with expiration for session management

However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

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 account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your login session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect Platform functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time. Some data may be retained for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us for removal.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +(1) 605 846 9382