Privacy Policy

    Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information to keep your legacy secure.

    Last updated: December 15, 2024

    Overview

    Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect your personal information.

    At Legalock, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our legacy management platform. We believe in complete transparency about our data practices and comply with international data protection regulations, including the European GDPR.

    GDPR Compliant
    CCPA Compliant

    Information We Collect

    We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and protect your legacy.

    Information We Collect

    We collect the following information: • Account information: name, email address, encrypted password • Legacy information: assets, documents, emergency contacts, trustees • Usage data: how you interact with our platform • Technical information: IP address, browser type, session data • Payment information: processed securely by Stripe (we don't store credit card details) All sensitive information is encrypted with AES-256-GCM encryption.

    How We Use Your Information

    We use your information to: • Provide and maintain our legacy management services • Process your payments and manage your subscription • Communicate with you about your account and our services • Improve our platform and develop new features • Ensure security and prevent fraud • Comply with our legal obligations We never sell your personal data to third parties and never use it for advertising purposes.

    Data Minimization

    We only collect data that is necessary for providing our services and ensuring the security of your legacy information.

    How We Use Your Information

    We use your information solely to provide our services and protect your legacy.

    We use your information to: • Provide and maintain our legacy management services • Process your payments and manage your subscription • Communicate with you about your account and our services • Improve our platform and develop new features • Ensure security and prevent fraud • Comply with our legal obligations We never sell your personal data to third parties and never use it for advertising purposes.

    Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

    If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

    Contract Performance

    We process your data to provide our services, manage your account, and fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

    Legitimate Interest

    We process data to improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security, where our interests don't override your rights.

    Consent

    For marketing communications and optional cookies, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

    Legal Obligation

    We may process your data to comply with legal requirements, such as tax obligations or regulatory compliance.

    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide better services.

    Essential Cookies:Required for website functionality
    Functional Cookies:Remember your preferences
    Analytics Cookies:Help us understand usage patterns
    Marketing Cookies:Deliver relevant advertisements

    You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Policy or Cookie Settings.

    Security of Your Information

    We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

    Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

    Data Retention Periods

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

    Account Data

    Active Accounts: We retain your account information and legacy data while your account is active and for the duration of your subscription.

    Closed Accounts: After account closure, we retain essential data for 30 days to allow for account recovery, then permanently delete all personal data unless legally required to retain it.

    Communication Data

    Email Communications: We retain email communications for up to 3 years for customer service purposes.

    Marketing Preferences: We retain your communication preferences until you withdraw consent or close your account.

    Technical Data

    Log Files: Server logs and technical data are retained for up to 12 months for security and performance monitoring.

    Cookies: Cookie data is retained according to the specific cookie's expiration period, typically ranging from session-only to 1 year.

    Legal and Compliance Data

    Financial Records: Transaction and billing data may be retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax and accounting regulations.

    When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If immediate deletion is not possible due to technical constraints, we will isolate the data from further processing until deletion can be completed.

    Your Rights Under GDPR

    If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include:

    Right of Access

    You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.

    Right to Rectification

    You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

    Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

    You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when it's no longer necessary for the original purpose.

    Right to Restrict Processing

    You can request that we limit how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.

    Right to Data Portability

    You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer to another service.

    Right to Object

    You can object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing or where we rely on legitimate interests.

    Right to Withdraw Consent

    Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. This won't affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

    How to Exercise Your Rights

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@legalock.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

    You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data properly.

    Children's Privacy

    Our service is not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

    Email: contact@legalock.com

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