1. Introduction#
Children’s Interest Continuum™ (“CIC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who use the CIC Platform (“Platform”).
This Privacy Policy explains how CIC collects, uses, stores, protects, and processes information provided through the Platform.
The Platform is designed to assist users with organizing, managing, and reviewing complex litigation-related information. Because users may submit sensitive legal, family, financial, and personal information, CIC takes data protection seriously.
By using the Platform, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy and understand how your information is handled.
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy#
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
- account creation;
- Platform usage;
- case creation;
- evidence uploads;
- collaboration features;
- feedback submissions;
- communications with CIC;
- Platform support interactions.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications not controlled by CIC.
3. Information We Collect#
CIC may collect several categories of information necessary to provide Platform functionality.
Account Information#
This may include:
- name;
- email address;
- authentication information;
- account identifiers;
- user role;
- account status.
Case Information#
Users may provide information related to legal matters, including:
- case information;
- jurisdiction;
- court information;
- party information;
- procedural information;
- case-related notes.
Evidence and Uploaded Materials#
Users may upload materials including:
- court documents;
- communications;
- photographs;
- recordings;
- financial documents;
- discovery materials;
- reports;
- other case-related records.
Users maintain ownership and control of these materials.
Communication Information#
Users may provide:#
- text messages;
- emails;
- written communications;
- journals;
- documentation records;
- communication histories.
Financial Information#
Where users choose to use financial-related features, information may include:
- financial records;
- account information;
- property information;
- income documentation;
- financial disclosures.
Usage Information#
CIC may collect operational information such as:
- pages accessed;
- features used;
- errors;
- system performance information;
- security logs.
4. User Ownership and Control of Information#
Users retain ownership of their submitted information.
CIC does not sell, transfer, or claim ownership of:
- Case Content;
- Evidence;
- uploaded documents;
- personal records;
- user-submitted materials.
CIC uses submitted information only as necessary to:
- provide Platform functionality;
- organize and process information at the user's direction;
- maintain security;
- improve reliability;
- provide support.
5. Storage and Security of Information#
User information is stored using secured infrastructure designed to protect confidentiality and integrity.
Case-related information is maintained separately from the public-facing application environment.
User data is stored in secured, encrypted storage systems with access controls designed to limit access based on:
- authentication;
- case membership;
- user role;
- assigned permissions.
CIC does not make user case information publicly available.
6. Case Access and Sharing#
The Platform uses a case-based access model.
Information access is determined by:
- user identity;
- case membership;
- assigned role;
- permission scope.
Depending on permissions, authorized users may include:
- Pro Se Clients;
- attorneys;
- clients;
- approved collaborators.
Users control who receives access to their cases through available collaboration tools.
Granting another person access does not transfer ownership of the information.
7. How We Use Information#
CIC may use information to:
- provide Platform functionality;
- organize user-submitted records;
- create searchable structures;
- generate timelines;
- assist with workflow management;
- improve system reliability;
- maintain security;
- provide customer support;
- respond to user requests.
CIC does not use user information for purposes unrelated to providing and improving the Platform without appropriate authorization.
8. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Processing#
The Platform includes assistive technologies designed to improve organization, efficiency, and information management.
Information may be processed through multiple layers, including:
- extraction and organization;
- structured evidence management;
- methodology-based analysis workflows;
- artificial intelligence-assisted administrative functions.
Artificial intelligence is used as an assistive technology and does not independently make legal decisions, determine truthfulness, determine credibility, or replace professional judgment.
Additional information regarding AI functionality is provided in the CIC Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Transparency Statement.
9. Artificial Intelligence Training and User Data#
CIC does not use private user case information to train general-purpose artificial intelligence models.
User-submitted case information remains associated with the applicable user and authorized case environment.
CIC may use aggregated, de-identified operational information to improve Platform performance, reliability, and functionality where appropriate.
10. Sharing of Information#
CIC does not sell user information.
Information may be shared only in limited circumstances, including:
User-Authorized Sharing
When a user intentionally grants access to:
- attorneys;
- collaborators;
- other authorized participants.
Service Providers
CIC may use trusted service providers necessary to operate the Platform, such as:
- hosting providers;
- storage providers;
- authentication providers;
- communication providers;
- infrastructure providers.
These providers are used only to support Platform operations.
Legal Requirements
CIC may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental authority.
11. Feedback and Product Improvement Information#
Users may voluntarily provide feedback, suggestions, bug reports, and feature requests.
Feedback may be used to:
- improve Platform functionality;
- identify issues;
- enhance user experience;
- prioritize development.
Feedback does not transfer ownership of user data or case information.
12. Data Retention#
CIC retains information as necessary to:
- provide Platform services;
- maintain user records;
- preserve auditability;
- support security;
- comply with legal obligations.
Users may request information regarding available deletion or export options.
Certain records may be retained when necessary for:
- security;
- legal compliance;
- contractual obligations;
- historical audit purposes.
13. User Rights and Choices#
Depending on applicable law, users may have rights regarding their information, including:
- accessing information;
- correcting inaccurate information;
- requesting deletion where applicable;
- requesting information about processing;
- managing account access.
Users may also manage case collaboration permissions through available Platform controls.
14. Security Limitations#
CIC uses reasonable safeguards designed to protect user information.
However, no electronic storage or transmission method can guarantee absolute security.
Users should:
- protect account credentials;
- avoid unauthorized account sharing;
- review collaborator permissions regularly.
15. Children’s Information#
The Platform may contain information related to children as part of family-law matters.
CIC does not collect children's information for independent marketing purposes.
Children-related information is processed only as part of authorized user case management and Platform functionality.
Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate authority to submit information relating to children.
16. International Users#
The Platform may process information in locations where CIC and its service providers operate.
Users are responsible for ensuring their use of the Platform complies with applicable laws and obligations.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy#
CIC may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions will include a revised effective date.
Where required, users may be required to acknowledge updated versions.
18. Contact Information#
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Children’s Interest Continuum™
629-204-4820