Cookie Policy

Introduction

Last Updated: January 18, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how v-Lawyer ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our AI-powered legal assistance platform (the "Service"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:

Authentication Cookies: session_token, auth_token
- Purpose: Keep you signed in and secure your session
- Retention: Session duration or 30 days
- Legal Basis: Contractual necessity
Security Cookies: csrf_token
- Purpose: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks
- Retention: Session duration
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (security)
Navigation Cookies: redirect_count
- Purpose: Manage navigation flow and prevent redirect loops
- Retention: 60 seconds
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (functionality)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential. You can disable these through our cookie preferences.

User Interface Preferences: sidebar_state, theme_preference
- Purpose: Remember your UI preferences and settings
- Retention: 1 year
- Legal Basis: Consent
Language Settings: language_preference
- Purpose: Remember your language choice
- Retention: 1 year
- Legal Basis: Consent

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Vercel Analytics: _vercel_analytics
- Purpose: Performance monitoring and usage analytics
- Provider: Vercel Inc.
- Retention: 24 months
- Legal Basis: Consent
Google Analytics (if enabled): _ga, _ga_*, _gid
- Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior analysis
- Provider: Google LLC
- Retention: 24 months
- Legal Basis: Consent
- Data Processing: May involve transfer to US

Marketing Cookies

Currently, we do not use marketing cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Security and Authentication: To keep your account secure and maintain your login session
Functionality: To remember your preferences and improve your user experience
Performance: To analyze how our platform is used and identify areas for improvement
Legal Compliance: To maintain audit trails and comply with legal obligations

Your Cookie Choices

Managing Consent

You can manage your cookie preferences through:

Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site
Cookie Preferences: Available in your dashboard settings at /dashboard/settings/privacy
Browser Settings: Using your browser's cookie controls

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete existing cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies (may affect functionality)

Browser Help Pages:

Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by:

Visiting /dashboard/settings/privacy in your account
Using the cookie preferences dialog
Contacting us at privacy@v-lawyer.ai

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Vercel Analytics

Purpose: Performance and usage analytics
Data Collected: Page views, user interactions, performance metrics
Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Available through our cookie preferences

Google Services (if used)

Purpose: Authentication and analytics
Data Collected: Account information, usage patterns
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Available through our cookie preferences and Google's opt-out tools

Legal Compliance

GDPR (European Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we:

Obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
Provide clear information about cookie purposes
Allow easy withdrawal of consent
Maintain records of consent

CCPA (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

We do not sell personal information collected through cookies
You have the right to opt-out of any data sales
You can request deletion of cookie data

Legal Industry Standards

As a legal technology platform, we maintain enhanced privacy standards:

Client-attorney privilege considerations
Enhanced data security measures
Compliance with legal professional regulations
Regular privacy impact assessments

Data Retention

We retain cookie data for the following periods:

Essential Cookies: Duration of session or as required for security
Functional Cookies: Up to 1 year or until consent is withdrawn
Analytics Cookies: Up to 24 months or until consent is withdrawn

International Transfers

Some cookies may involve transfer of data to countries outside your jurisdiction:

Vercel Analytics: Data may be processed in the United States
Google Services: Data may be processed globally

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international transfers.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Changes in our cookie usage
New legal requirements
Technology updates
Service improvements

Notification Method:

Updated "Last Updated" date
Email notification for significant changes
In-app notification when you next visit

Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences:

Email: privacy@v-lawyer.ai
Address: V LAWYER INC
1111B S Governors Ave STE 7867
Dover, DE 19904, US

Data Protection Officer: dpo@v-lawyer.ai

Additional Resources

This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and legal compliance. It has been drafted to meet the requirements of GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.