PRIVACY POLICY

Information Collected

Private Courtroom collects information necessary for case consultation and engagement:

Email address for communication. Case summary details including incident type, jurisdiction, timeline. Payment information for billing. Forensic data provided by client or investigating authority including crime scene documentation, digital forensics, surveillance data, toxicology reports, autopsy findings, witness statements.

Information collected voluntarily through email correspondence or formal engagement agreement.

Use of Information

Information used for:

Case analysis and forensic reconstruction. Communication regarding case status and findings. Billing and payment processing. Expert testimony preparation where requested. Compliance with legal obligations including subpoena response and court orders.

Information not used for marketing, third-party sales, or purposes outside engagement scope.

Data Protection

All client information encrypted during transmission and storage.

Electronic communications conducted via encrypted email. ProtonMail (privatecourtroom@proton.me) provides end-to-end encryption for compatible clients.

Case files stored on password-protected, encrypted servers with restricted access. Physical documents stored in secure location.

Payment information processed through secure third-party processors. Private Courtroom does not store complete credit card or banking details.

Data Retention

Case files retained for seven years following engagement completion. Retention required for potential testimony in appeals or post-conviction proceedings.

Client may request secure destruction of materials after statutory periods expire and legal proceedings concluded.

Destruction conducted via secure data wiping for electronic files and physical shredding for documents.

Third-Party Disclosure

Client information disclosed only under:

Valid legal subpoena or court order. Client authorization in writing. Legal obligation under applicable law. Threat to public safety requiring disclosure to law enforcement or judicial authority.

Client notified of disclosure requirements where legally permissible.

Confidentiality Protection

Information provided through engagement operates under confidentiality obligations specified in retainer agreement.

Privileged materials disclosed only as required by law or with client authorization.

Anonymized Case Examples

Case examples published on this site are anonymized. Identifying details removed or altered: client names, subject names, specific jurisdictions, precise dates, unique identifiers.

Anonymization ensures methodology demonstration without confidentiality breach.

Cookies and Tracking

This site does not use cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools. No visitor data collected through browsing.

User Rights

Client rights regarding information held:

Access: Request copy of information. Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information. Deletion: Request deletion after engagement completion and retention period expiration, subject to legal obligations. Portability: Request transfer of information in machine-readable format.

Requests submitted to privatecourtroom@proton.me. Response provided within 30 days.

International Data Transfers

Cases conducted across jurisdictions may require international data transfer. Data transferred under applicable legal frameworks.

Client consent to international transfer provided through engagement agreement.

Data Breach Notification

In event of data breach compromising client information, notification provided within 72 hours of discovery.

Notification includes: breach nature, information compromised, mitigation steps taken, recommended client actions.

Children's Privacy

Private Courtroom does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.

Changes to Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy may be updated. Changes posted with effective date. Material changes communicated to active clients via email.

Contact

Questions regarding Privacy Policy: privatecourtroom@proton.me

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy effective as of January 01, 2026.