Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Attorney Workbench ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Attorney Workbench platform and website at attorneyworkbench.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your data, including data subject to attorney-client privilege.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, firm name, and billing details when you create an account or subscribe to a plan.
• Case data: Case names, party names, filings, deadlines, notes, documents, and other case-related information you enter into the platform.
• Communications: Messages you send to us through contact forms, email, or support channels.
• Payment information: Credit card or payment details processed through our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps, and interaction patterns to improve the Service.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 7 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Process transactions and send billing-related communications.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Send important notices about the Service, including updates and security alerts.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

We do not use your case data to train AI models. Your case data is used solely to provide the Service to you and is never shared with other users or used for any purpose beyond delivering the features you use.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2+ and encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption. Our infrastructure is hosted on secure, SOC 2-compliant cloud providers.

We implement access controls, audit logging, and regular security assessments to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information and case data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you cancel your account, we will delete your case data within 90 days of cancellation, unless we are required to retain it by law or you request an earlier deletion. Account information necessary for legal or billing purposes may be retained longer as required.

6. Third-Party Services

We share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We use trusted third-party providers for payment processing, email delivery, cloud hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only to provide services on our behalf.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Attorney Workbench, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your case data with other users or external parties.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential cookies: Maintain your session and authenticate your identity.
• Analytics cookies: Understand how users interact with the Service to improve performance and features.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at patrick@attorneyworkbench.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify you via email or an in-app notification for material changes. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: