Privacy Policy

Welcome to Scout Lawyers, a service provided by Scout Lawyer ("we," "us," or "our"). At Scout Lawyers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, transparent, and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and other services (collectively, the "Services").

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

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide, improve, and personalize our Services. The information we collect can be categorized as follows:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is any information that can identify you directly or indirectly, including:

• Account Information: When you create an account with Scout Lawyers, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and password.
• Contact Information: If you contact us for support or inquiries, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
• Payment Information: If you make a payment through our Services, we may collect your credit card number, expiration date, and billing address. Please note that we do not store your full credit card information; it is processed by a secure third-party payment processor.
• Profile Information: If you create a profile on Scout Lawyers, we may collect information such as your photo, biography, areas of expertise, and other details you choose to provide.
• Job Application Information: If you apply for a job through our Services, we may collect your resume, cover letter, employment history, education, and other relevant information.
• Health Information (if applicable): In certain cases, such as when you use our Services to connect with legal professionals, we may collect health-related information if it is relevant to your legal case. This information is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is only used for the intended purpose.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information includes details that cannot identify you directly, such as:

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our Services, such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect information about your location when you use our Services. This information may be collected through GPS, Wi-Fi, or other location-based technologies.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our services, and store certain information. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until you delete them).

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To remember your preferences and settings.
• To analyze how you use our services and improve their functionality.
• To deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: We use your information to create and manage your account, provide customer support, and ensure the proper functioning of our Services
• To Improve Our Services: We use your information to analyze usage trends, monitor the performance of our Services, and make improvements
• To Communicate with You: We may use your information to send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
• To Process Payments: If you make a payment through our Services, we use your payment information to process the transaction.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• To Personalize Your Experience: We may use your information to tailor our services to your preferences and provide you with a more personalized experience.
• To Protect Our Rights and Interests:: We may use your information to detect, prevent, or address fraud, security breaches, or other potentially prohibited or illegal activities.

How We Share Your Information

We may share data in these cases:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us your consent to do so.
• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• In Connection with a Business Transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent companies for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
• With Advertising Partners: We may share non-personal information with advertising partners to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected. For example:

• Account Data: We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services.
• Payment Data: We retain payment information only as long as necessary to complete the transaction and comply with financial regulations.
• Usage Data: We retain usage data for analytical purposes, typically for a period of 12 months.

Once expired, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Access controls to limit who can access your information within our organization.
• Employee training on data protection and privacy best practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access:You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at scoutlawyer@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal information, to the United States and process it there.

We take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including by using standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms for international data transfers.

Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This 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 Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact us at:

Scout Lawyers
Email: scoutlawyer@gmail.com

Thank you for trusting Scout Lawyers with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a secure and enjoyable experience.