Welcome to Legal Guide (“we,” “our,” “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you visit our website [www.legal-guide.net] (“the Website”) or use our services.
1. Introduction
Legal Guide is an international online platform providing legal information, articles, and resources about the laws of different countries. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices in compliance with global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and applicable regional data protection laws.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
2.1. Information You Provide Directly
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Contact Information: such as your name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
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Account Information: if you register for an account, we may collect login details, passwords (encrypted), and user preferences.
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Content Submissions: comments, inquiries, or legal questions submitted via contact forms or discussion sections.
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Professional Details: if you are a legal contributor, we may collect your credentials, law firm name, and area of expertise.
2.2. Information Collected Automatically
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Device Information: such as IP address, browser type, device ID, and operating system.
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Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on each page, referral URLs, and interaction with site content.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: we use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
2.3. Information from Third Parties
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We may receive information from trusted partners, analytics providers, or social media platforms when you interact with our content through those services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your information to:
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Provide and maintain our Website and its features;
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Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
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Personalize user experience and improve our services;
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Send you newsletters, legal updates, or marketing materials (only with your consent);
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Conduct analytics and research to enhance our content quality;
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Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU/UK Users)
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Consent: when you voluntarily provide data (e.g., newsletter subscription).
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Contractual necessity: to deliver requested services or access to content.
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Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws.
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Legitimate interests: to maintain, protect, and improve our Website and prevent fraud.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
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Remember your preferences;
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Improve page loading speed;
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Analyze site usage;
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Deliver personalized content and ads.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. However, we may share information with:
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Service Providers: for hosting, analytics, email delivery, or maintenance.
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Legal Authorities: when required by law or court order.
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Business Transfers: in case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred under appropriate safeguards.
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Contributors and Affiliates: if necessary for collaboration or publication purposes (with your consent).
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed in data centers located in different countries. We ensure that international transfers comply with applicable laws through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions under GDPR.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
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Access: request a copy of your personal data.
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Correction: request correction of inaccurate data.
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Deletion: request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restriction: request to limit processing of your data.
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Portability: request transfer of your data to another service.
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Objection: object to processing for legitimate interest or marketing.
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Withdraw Consent: opt out of newsletters or tracking anytime.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@legal-guide.net.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us immediately.
11. Data Security
We use advanced security measures to protect your information, including:
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SSL/TLS encryption;
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Secure firewalls and access controls;
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Regular system monitoring and updates.
However, no online platform is completely secure. You use our Website at your own risk.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., law firms, government portals, or academic institutions). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal data.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Legal Guide – International Law Information Platform
Email: info@legal-guide.net
Website: [www.legalguide.com]
Support Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT+4)