Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 7, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with the services of Simple Legal Language, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password when creating an account
• Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, message content via contact forms
• Social Login Data: Profile information from Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn when you use OAuth login
• Quiz and Assessment Data: Your responses, scores, and progress on legal quizzes
• Preferences: Language settings, notification preferences, accessibility options

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, search queries, feature usage
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, screen resolution
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Referral Data: How you found our website (search engines, social media, direct links)

1.3 Third-Party Data Collection

• Google Services: Analytics data, advertising interactions, OAuth profile information
• Meta/Facebook: Pixel data, advertising conversions, OAuth profile information
• LinkedIn: Professional profile data when using LinkedIn login
• Advertising Partners: Ad impressions, clicks, and conversion data

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Service Functions

• Providing access to legal education resources and study materials
• Managing your user account and authentication
• Delivering personalized quiz results and progress tracking
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Processing contact form submissions and consultation requests

2.2 Service Improvement and Analytics

• Analyzing website usage patterns to improve user experience
• Conducting A/B testing for feature optimization
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Developing new features based on user behavior
• Measuring the effectiveness of our educational content

2.3 Communication and Marketing

• Sending service-related notifications and updates
• Providing educational newsletters (with your consent)
• Announcing new features and content
• Conducting user surveys and feedback collection

2.4 Advertising and Monetization

• Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Measuring advertising effectiveness and conversion rates
• Creating audience segments for targeted advertising
• Optimizing ad placement and content relevance

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted partners who help us operate our services:

• Google: Analytics, advertising, OAuth authentication, cloud services
• Meta/Facebook: Advertising, conversion tracking, OAuth authentication
• LinkedIn: Professional authentication and networking features
• Hosting Providers: Website hosting and content delivery
• Email Services: Contact form processing and notification delivery

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process, court orders, or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate suspected fraud or security breaches
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

3.4 What We Do Not Do

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• We do not rent or lease your contact information
• We do not share your quiz results with external parties without consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and user authentication
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for understanding user behavior and site performance
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense and Meta Pixel for personalized ad delivery
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and language preferences
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing and social login functionality

4.2 Third-Party Tracking

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, user flows, and conversion events
• Google AdSense: Serves personalized ads based on interests and browsing history
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and builds custom audiences for advertising
• LinkedIn Insights: Measures professional engagement and content performance

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Your browser settings (disable, delete, or block cookies)
• Google Ad Settings for personalized advertising preferences
• Facebook Ad Preferences for social media advertising
• Industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance

5. Social Media Integration and OAuth

5.1 Social Login Data

When you use social login (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn), we may access:

• Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture)
• Public profile data as permitted by the platform
• Friend/connection lists (only if explicitly granted)
• Professional information (LinkedIn only)

5.2 Social Sharing

Our website includes social sharing buttons. When you use these features, the respective social media platforms may collect information about your interaction.

6. Advertising and Revenue

6.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies and other technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your interests and previous visits
• Measure ad effectiveness and user engagement
• Prevent fraudulent clicks and impressions
• Provide reporting and analytics to advertisers

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visitingGoogle Ad Settings or using theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6.2 Meta/Facebook Advertising

We use Facebook Pixel and other Meta advertising tools to:

• Track conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads
• Build custom audiences for targeted advertising
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Optimize ad delivery to interested users

7. Data Security and Protection

7.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure authentication and password hashing
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and employee training
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

7.2 Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 2 years after closure
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Contact Forms: Retained for 3 years for customer service purposes
• Legal Compliance: Some data may be retained longer as required by law

7.3 Data Transfer

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India, including the United States and European Union, where our service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for marketing or other purposes
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

8.2 Marketing Communications

You can:

• Unsubscribe from email newsletters using the unsubscribe link
• Opt out of promotional communications through your account settings
• Contact us directly to update your communication preferences

8.3 Advertising Preferences

• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/ads/preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org/choices

9. Privacy for Children

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents and guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately.

10. International Users and Data Transfers

While our primary operations are based in India, we use international service providers (Google, Meta, etc.) that may process your data in various countries. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the Last Updated date at the top of this policy
• Notify registered users via email
• Post a notice on our website homepage
• For significant changes, provide a 30-day notice period

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

12. Contact Information and Data Protection

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12.1 Data Protection Compliance

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including:

• The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and related rules
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
• Other applicable regional privacy laws

13. Specific Disclosures for Advertising Partners

13.1 Google Partner Disclosure

As a Google AdSense partner, we comply with the advertising policies and data usage requirements of Google. Google may use your data across its services to provide personalized advertising and improve its services.

13.2 Meta Business Partner Disclosure

As a Meta Business partner, we use the advertising tools and services of Meta. Meta may combine data from our website with information from Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta properties to provide targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.