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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

CourtReady ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered case preparation service. Given the sensitive nature of family law matters, we take data protection extremely seriously.

Our Privacy Commitment

We understand that the information you share with CourtReady is deeply personal and sensitive. We are committed to:

  • Never selling your data to third parties
  • Encrypting all data in transit and at rest
  • Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary
  • Giving you control over your data, including the right to delete it
  • Never using your case data to train AI models

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials through our OAuth provider. We also store your selected state jurisdiction and case type for legal context.

Case Data

You may voluntarily provide evidence entries, communication records, financial documents, photographs, and other case-related information. This data is stored securely and is only accessible to you (and anyone you explicitly share it with through the Service's sharing features).

Uploaded Files

Files you upload (PDFs, images, documents) are stored in encrypted cloud storage (Amazon Web Services S3). We retain these files for as long as your account is active or until you delete them.

Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage data such as feature usage patterns, page views, and session duration to improve the Service. This data does not include any case-specific content.

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your credit card numbers, CVV, or full payment details on our servers. We only retain your Stripe customer ID and subscription status. Stripe's handling of your payment information is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service, including AI-powered analysis features
  • Process your evidence and generate case preparation materials
  • Manage your account and subscription
  • Send important service-related notifications
  • Improve and optimize the Service based on anonymized usage patterns
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for advertising, marketing to third parties, or any purpose unrelated to providing the Service.

4. AI Processing

When you use AI-powered features (Evidence Maximizer, Communication Scanner, Financial Forensic Analyzer, Gap Detector, Court Simulator, Timeline Storyteller, Motion Drafter, Brief Generator), your content is sent to our AI processing service for analysis. This processing is done in real-time and the AI does not retain your data after generating a response.

We do not use your case data to train, fine-tune, or improve AI models. Your data is processed solely to provide you with the requested analysis. AI-generated results are stored in your account so you can access them later, but the underlying AI service does not retain your inputs.

5. Data Sharing, Disclosure, and Legal Process

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you use the Share feature to send case materials to an attorney or other authorized recipient
  • Service providers: With trusted third-party services necessary to operate the Service (see Section 6 below)
  • Legal requirements: When required by valid legal process, including subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, or other compulsory legal demands
  • Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of CourtReady, our users, or the public, including to prevent fraud or abuse

Response to Legal Process (Subpoenas and Court Orders)

Important: CourtReady is a software service, not a law firm. No attorney-client privilege applies to data stored on the Service. Opposing counsel, courts, or law enforcement may seek access to your data through legal process.

When we receive valid legal process requesting user data, we will:

  • Notify you where legally permitted and practically feasible, so you may seek a protective order or other remedy
  • Limit disclosure to only the data specifically identified in the legal process
  • Object to overbroad requests where appropriate
  • Comply with valid orders as required by law, even without advance notice where prohibited by the order or applicable law

You should discuss the implications of using digital case preparation tools with your attorney, as any data you store on CourtReady could potentially be subject to discovery or subpoena in legal proceedings.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following categories of third-party service providers to operate the Service. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may only use it to provide services to us:

  • Cloud hosting and storage: Amazon Web Services (AWS) — servers and file storage located in the United States
  • AI processing: Large language model providers — your content is processed in real-time and not retained by the AI provider
  • Payment processing: Stripe, Inc. — handles all payment transactions
  • Authentication: OAuth provider — manages secure sign-in
  • Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics — collects only anonymized, non-personal usage data

We do not share your case data with any third party for their own independent use. Third-party providers receive only the minimum data necessary to perform their specific function.

7. Data Security

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

  • TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
  • Encryption at rest for stored data and uploaded files
  • Secure authentication via OAuth with session management
  • Access controls limiting internal access to user data
  • Regular monitoring for unauthorized access attempts

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of your personal data, we will:

  • Notify affected users without unreasonable delay, and no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of the breach where feasible
  • Describe the nature of the breach, the types of data involved, and the likely consequences
  • Provide guidance on steps you can take to protect yourself
  • Notify relevant authorities as required by applicable law

9. Data Retention

We retain your data according to the following schedule:

  • Account data: Retained for as long as your account is active
  • Evidence entries and case data: Retained for as long as your account is active, or until you delete individual entries
  • Uploaded files: Retained in cloud storage for as long as your account is active, or until you delete them
  • AI analysis results: Retained for as long as your account is active
  • Payment records: Retained as required by tax and financial regulations (typically 7 years)
  • Anonymized analytics: May be retained indefinitely as they cannot identify you

Account deletion: If you delete your account, we will permanently delete your personal data, case content, uploaded files, and AI analysis results within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or to comply with pending legal process. You may request a data export before deletion.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data and all associated case content
  • Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or sooner if required by applicable law).

11. State-Specific Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You may request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. No opt-out is necessary
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit the use of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to provide the Service

Categories of information collected: Identifiers (name, email), internet activity (usage data), professional information (case data you provide), and inferences drawn from AI analysis. We do not collect or sell personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Other State Residents

If you reside in a state with consumer privacy legislation (including Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, and others), you may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and port your data. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

12. Children's Privacy

CourtReady is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Children's information in case evidence: We recognize that family law cases inherently involve information about children (names, ages, custody arrangements, etc.). This information is provided by you as part of your case evidence and is treated with the same security and confidentiality protections as all other case data. We do not independently collect, profile, or use children's information for any purpose other than providing the Service to you.

13. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how the Service is used in aggregate. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or behavioral targeting technologies.

14. International Data Transfers

The Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We apply the same security and privacy protections to all user data regardless of the user's location.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page, updating the "Last updated" date, and sending a notification through the Service where appropriate. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.