PRIVACY POLICY

At CitationLaws.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data.

  • WHO WE ARE

CitationLaws.com is a digital platform operated by legal professionals, providing legal news, judgment updates, and expert commentary.

  • INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect and process the following types of personal and non-personal information:

(a) Directly Provided by You

  • Name, email address, phone number (via forms or subscriptions)

  • Login credentials (username, encrypted password)

  • Payment details (processed via secure third-party gateways like Razorpay/PayPal)

(b) Automatically Collected

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral source)

  • Cookies and tracking pixels

(c) Through Communication

  • Emails sent to us

  • Comments or submissions on articles or judgment posts

  • HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage user accounts

  • To process subscriptions or purchases

  • To deliver newsletters and legal updates (if opted-in)

  • To respond to inquiries or support requests

  • To personalize your user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Your explicit consent

  • To perform a contract (e.g., subscription access)

  • For legitimate interests (analytics, site improvement)

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • SHARING YOUR DATA

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited data with:

  • Payment gateways (for subscription processing)

  • Email marketing services (for newsletter delivery)

  • Analytics providers (like Google Analytics)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or court orders

Each third-party provider is contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

  • COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies to:

  • Save login preferences

  • Analyze site traffic

  • Improve user experience

You can control cookie settings via your browser. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

  • EMAILS & COMMUNICATIONS

  • Users may receive emails related to subscriptions, account status, and site updates.

  • Newsletter recipients can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer.

  • YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

  • DATA SECURITY

We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure authentication protocols to protect user data. However, no internet transmission is fully secure — use caution while sharing personal information online.

  • CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

CitationLaws.com is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that such data has been submitted without consent, we will promptly delete it.

  • CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.