Privacy Policy

Introduction

LegalSimple ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by MHZ Ventures and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the service.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

• Name and email address when you sign up
• Your US state of residence
• Legal questions and situation details you share
• Documents you prepare using our platform
• Payment information processed securely through Lemon Squeezy
• Communications you send us

Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Device information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide AI legal guidance personalized to your state
• Generate legal documents based on your inputs
• Connect you with licensed attorneys for review
• Process payments through Lemon Squeezy
• Send transactional emails via Resend
• Improve our platform and services
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

Service Providers:

• Lemon Squeezy for payment processing
• Supabase for database and authentication
• Google Gemini AI for document and chat assistance
• Resend for transactional emails
• Vercel for website hosting

These providers only receive data necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Attorneys:

When you submit a document for attorney review, the assigned licensed attorney will have access to your document content and first name only. Full personal details are not shared with attorneys.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure password hashing via Supabase Auth
• Row-level security on all database tables
• Limited employee access to personal data

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

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at HiLegalSimple@outlook.com.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing emails

California Residents (CCPA):

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any rights contact: HiLegalSimple@outlook.com

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies but some features may not function properly.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

9. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the Last Updated date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

• Email: HiLegalSimple@outlook.com
• Operated by: MHZ Ventures