Privacy Policy

Introduction

Lawyer Diary Pro, developed by Jarvis Technologies ("we", "our", "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Apple User ID: Unique identifier from Sign in with Apple (for iOS users who use Apple Sign-In)
• Profile Data: Your profile picture from Apple or Google account
• Contact Information: Email for account verification and support

Case Management Data

• Case Information: Case details, court names, dates, client information
• Documents: Files and attachments you add to cases
• Photos: Images you attach to feedback submissions (optional)

Contact Data

• Party Contact Details: Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of parties you add to cases
• Advocate Contact Details: Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of adverse party advocates linked to cases
• Important Contacts: Names, phone numbers, email addresses, and designations of contacts you manually add (e.g., judges, registrars, clerks)

This data is entered by you directly or imported from your device contacts and is stored securely in your account. It is used solely for your case management purposes.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, crash reports
• Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics via Firebase Analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Lawyer Diary Pro service
• Store and sync your case data across devices
• Send reminders for upcoming court dates
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Respond to support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Display contact details you have saved for quick access within the app
• Enable communication actions (call, SMS, WhatsApp) via your device's native apps when you tap a contact

Device Contacts Access

When and Why We Access Your Contacts

The app provides an optional feature to import contact details from your device's address book to auto-fill party, advocate, or important contact fields in case forms. This access is:

• Optional: You are never required to grant contacts permission. You can manually type all contact details instead.
• User-initiated only: The app reads your device contacts only when you explicitly tap the "Import from Device" or contact picker button. We never access contacts in the background.
• Selective: Only the specific contact you choose to import is used. We do not read, upload, or store your full contacts list.
• Permission-based: The app requests contacts permission at runtime. You can grant or deny this permission and can revoke it at any time in your device settings.

What Contact Data Is Stored

When you import a contact, only the following fields from the selected contact are stored in your account:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address (if available)

This data is stored under your Firestore account and is associated with the relevant case or your important contacts list. It is not shared with any third party.

How to Revoke Contacts Permission

• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Contacts → Lawyer Diary Pro → toggle off
• Android: Settings → Apps → Lawyer Diary Pro → Permissions → Contacts → Deny

Revoking permission does not delete contact data already saved in your cases. To remove saved contact data, edit or delete the relevant case or important contact entry within the app.

Third-Party Contact Data (Your Professional Responsibility)

When you store contact details of third parties (clients, opposing parties, advocates, judges) in the app, you are responsible for ensuring that:

• You have appropriate authority or consent to store that person's contact information in connection with legal proceedings
• The storage of such data is consistent with your professional obligations as a legal practitioner
• You comply with applicable data protection laws in your jurisdiction regarding third-party personal data

Such data is handled as part of your professional case records, consistent with legal professional privilege and confidentiality obligations.

Communication Features

The Contacts section of the app displays quick action buttons (Call, SMS, WhatsApp) for saved contacts. When you tap these buttons:

• The app opens your device's native Phone, Messaging, or WhatsApp application with the contact's number pre-filled
• We do not place calls, send messages, or interact with WhatsApp directly — all communication is handled entirely by your device's native apps
• We do not log, record, or store any communication you make through these actions
• WhatsApp is a third-party application governed by its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for WhatsApp's data practices

Data Storage and Security

• Cloud Storage: Data is stored securely on Firebase Cloud Firestore and Firebase Storage
• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Authentication: Secure authentication via Sign in with Apple and Google Sign-In
• Access Control: Only you can access your case data
• Cloud Functions: Subscription receipts are verified via secure Firebase Cloud Functions that communicate directly with Apple/Google servers
• Receipt Validation: Purchase receipts are validated server-side to prevent fraud
• Contact Data: Contact details stored in the app are protected by the same Firestore security rules as your case data — accessible only by your authenticated account

Data Sharing

Service Providers

We may share data with:

• Firebase/Google Cloud: For hosting, storage, and authentication
• Apple App Store: For iOS in-app purchase verification (iOS users)
• Google Play Store: For Android in-app purchase verification (Android users)

These providers are bound by privacy agreements and cannot use your data for other purposes.

Contact Data Is Not Shared

Contact information you store in the app (party details, advocate details, important contacts) is:

• Never shared with other users of the app
• Never sold, licensed, or disclosed to third parties
• Used exclusively within your own account for your case management

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data with a 30-day grace period for recovery
• Immediate Deletion: Request immediate deletion without grace period by contacting support
• Recovery: Cancel deletion and recover your account within 30 days
• Portability: Export your case data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Manual Subscription Refresh: Manually refresh your subscription status at any time via Settings → General Settings
• Contacts Permission: Revoke contacts access at any time via device settings without affecting your ability to use the app
• Contact Data Removal: Delete saved contact details by editing or removing cases and important contacts within the app

To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@elawyerdiary.com

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deactivated Accounts: When you request account deletion, your data is retained for 30 days to allow for account recovery
• Permanently Deleted Accounts: After the 30-day grace period, all data is permanently and irrevocably deleted
• Backups: Backup copies in our systems are deleted within 90 days of permanent deletion
• FCM Tokens: Notification tokens are immediately deactivated upon deletion request
• Contact Data: All contact details stored in your cases and important contacts list are deleted as part of account deletion

Account Deletion and Deactivation

How Account Deletion Works

We implement a two-step deletion process to protect your data and give you time to change your mind:

Phase 1: Immediate Deactivation

When you request account deletion through the app:

• Account Access: Your account is immediately deactivated and you cannot log in
• Notifications: All notification tokens are deactivated - you will no longer receive any notifications, reminders, or broadcast messages
• Subscriptions: Active premium subscriptions are automatically cancelled (no future billing)
• Data Preservation: Your case data, settings, and files are preserved for 30 days
• Login Block: You cannot access the app during this period

Phase 2: Permanent Deletion (After 30 Days)

After 30 days from your deletion request, the following data is permanently deleted:

• All case records and case details
• Court dates and appointments
• Client information
• All uploaded documents and files
• Court names and case type lists
• Legal sections and notes
• Your user profile and account information
• All settings and preferences
• FCM notification tokens
• Your Firebase Authentication account
• All party and advocate contact details linked to cases
• All important contacts (judges, registrars, and other saved contacts)

Account Recovery

You can cancel the deletion request and recover your account within 30 days:

• How to Recover: Contact our support team at support@elawyerdiary.com
• Required Information: Provide your email address used for the account
• Timeline: Must be requested within 30 days of deletion request
• Recovery Process: We will reactivate your account and restore full access
• After Recovery: All your data, cases, contacts, and settings will be restored as they were

Immediate Deletion (Without Grace Period)

If you need immediate deletion without the 30-day waiting period:

• Contact our support team at support@elawyerdiary.com
• Request immediate deletion with your account email
• We will process immediate deletion within 48 business hours
• Warning: Immediate deletion cannot be undone

What Happens to Your Subscription

If you have an active premium subscription when requesting deletion:

• The subscription status in our system is marked as cancelled
• You will not be charged for future billing cycles after the current period ends
• You retain premium access until the current subscription period expires
• iOS Users: Manage your subscription through: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Lawyer Diary Pro. We recommend cancelling there to ensure no future billing.
• Android Users: Manage your subscription through: Google Play Store → Account → Subscriptions → Lawyer Diary Pro
• Important: Deleting your account does not automatically cancel the subscription with Apple/Google. You must cancel through the respective platform to stop future charges.
• Refunds for unused subscription time follow our Refund Policy and Apple/Google's refund policies

Cross-Platform Account Linking

If you use Sign in with Apple, we store your Apple User ID to enable:

• Seamless sign-in across different devices using the same Apple ID
• Account recovery if you sign in on a new device
• Prevention of duplicate accounts for the same Apple ID
• Subscription sharing across devices (one subscription works everywhere)

This identifier is unique and does not reveal your personal Apple ID email address.

Data Export Before Deletion

Important: We strongly recommend exporting your case data before requesting deletion:

• Go to Settings → Account Management → Export Data
• Download your case data in CSV format
• Save this file as a backup before proceeding with deletion
• Once deleted, data cannot be recovered without contacting support within 30 days

Platform-Specific Information

Depending on which platform you use, we collect the following additional information:

iOS Users (App Store)

• Apple User ID: Unique identifier from Sign in with Apple (if used) - stored for account linking across devices
• Receipt Data: Base64-encoded purchase receipt for subscription verification via Cloud Functions
• Original Transaction ID: Stored for tracking subscription renewals and restores
• Device Token: For Apple Push Notifications (APNs)
• App Store Receipt: For subscription verification
• iTunes Account ID: For subscription management (stored by Apple, not by us)
• Contacts Permission: Optional runtime permission to read device contacts for auto-filling case form fields. Can be revoked at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Contacts.

Android Users (Google Play)

• Google Account ID: If using Google Sign-In
• FCM Token: For Firebase Cloud Messaging notifications
• Google Play Purchase Token: For subscription verification
• Contacts Permission: Optional runtime permission to read device contacts for auto-filling case form fields. Can be revoked at any time in Android Settings → Apps → Lawyer Diary Pro → Permissions.

All Platforms

• Device Type: To provide platform-appropriate features
• App Version: To ensure compatibility
• Country/Region: Automatically detected for regional features

Children's Privacy

Lawyer Diary Pro is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Cookies and Tracking

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of analytics in app settings.

Notifications

We send push notifications to remind you of important court dates and app updates:

• Court Date Reminders: Notifications for upcoming court dates (if enabled)
• iOS Users: Push notifications via Apple Push Notification Service (APNs). Requires notification permission.
• Android Users: Push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). Requires notification permission.
• Control: You can manage notification preferences in app settings or device settings
• Opt-Out: Disable notifications anytime in device settings:
  • iOS: Settings → Lawyer Diary Pro → Notifications
  • Android: Settings → Apps → Lawyer Diary Pro → Notifications

Analytics and Tracking

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymized usage data to improve the app. Analytics data includes:

• Screen views and navigation patterns
• Feature usage statistics
• Crash reports and error logs
• App performance metrics

You can opt out of analytics data collection in the app settings.

Background Processing

The app performs the following background operations:

• Notification Scheduling: Schedules local notifications for upcoming court dates
• Cloud Sync: Syncs case data with Firebase when changes are made
• Subscription Verification: Automatically verifies subscription status with Apple/Google servers via Cloud Functions to ensure accurate premium access
• Auto-Renewal Detection: Monitors subscription renewal status and updates premium access accordingly
• Expiry Detection: Scheduled daily check (2 AM IST) to detect expired subscriptions and update account status
• Boot Receiver: Restores scheduled notifications after device restarts

All background operations are performed in compliance with Android's battery optimization and background execution limits.

News Feed and Third-Party Content

Indian Judicial System News

Our app displays news articles from various legal news sources to keep you informed about developments in the Indian judicial system. This feature:

• News Aggregation: We automatically collect and display news from third-party legal news websites and publishers
• Content Sources: News articles are sourced from external legal news publishers including but not limited to Legal Bites, India Legal Live, Bar and Bench, LiveLaw, and other legal journalism platforms
• No Content Ownership: We do not create, own, or control the news content displayed
• Real-Time Updates: News feed is updated automatically from external sources
• No Data Collection: We do not collect personal information when you view news articles

What We Track (News Feed)

For the news feed feature, we may collect:

• Anonymous usage statistics (which articles are viewed, not who viewed them)
• Feed refresh timestamps
• Error logs if feed loading fails

This data is used solely to improve the news feed feature and is not linked to your personal account.

Editorial Neutrality and Non-Discrimination

Content Neutrality

We maintain strict neutrality in content aggregation and do not favor any particular:

• Religious beliefs or communities
• Caste, creed, or social groups
• Political parties or ideologies
• Regional or linguistic preferences

Our app serves legal professionals of all backgrounds equally.

No Editorial Bias

• News content is automatically aggregated based on legal relevance, not editorial preference
• We do not selectively promote or suppress content based on religious, caste, or political considerations
• Any views expressed in news articles represent the original publisher's perspective, not ours

Inclusive Service

Lawyer Diary Pro is committed to serving all legal professionals regardless of:

• Religion, caste, or community background
• Political affiliations or beliefs
• Regional, linguistic, or cultural identity

We respect the diversity of India's legal community and are committed to providing equal service to all users.

Content Standards

While we aggregate content from reputable legal sources, we do not endorse content that:

• Promotes discrimination or bias based on religion, caste, community, or political beliefs
• Contains inflammatory religious or political rhetoric
• Violates principles of constitutional equality enshrined in the Indian Constitution
• Demeans or disparages any community, religion, or group

Users are encouraged to report content that may be inappropriate, discriminatory, or inflammatory by contacting us at support@elawyerdiary.com

Third-Party Links

News articles may contain links to external websites. When you click these links:

• You will be redirected to third-party websites
• These websites have their own privacy policies
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any website you visit

Content Disclaimer

Regarding news feed content:

• Accuracy: We do not verify the accuracy of third-party news content
• Timeliness: News may not always be current; check original source for latest updates
• Completeness: Article summaries may be truncated; full content available on source website
• Legal Advice: News articles are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice
• No Endorsement: Display of news articles does not imply endorsement of content, views, or source
• Neutrality: Automatic aggregation ensures no editorial bias in content selection

Copyright and Intellectual Property

All news content remains the property of the original publishers. We display content under fair use principles for informational purposes. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us at support@elawyerdiary.com

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app and on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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