Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 10, 2026
Introduction
CaseMirror ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our legal research platform ("the Service").
Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
- IP address (anonymized for analytics)
- Referral source
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when using certain features:
- Feedback submissions (including optional email address)
- Bug reports and feature requests
- Search queries
- Screenshots attached to feedback (if you choose to include them)
Analytics
Analytics Disclosure
We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service, to understand how the Service is used. Umami does not use cookies and does not collect personal information.
Our analytics collect:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Session duration
- Device type and browser (generalized)
- Geographic region (country level only)
- Referral sources
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users from analytics data.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use minimal cookies and local storage for essential functionality:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Signed-in session (magic link or OAuth sign-in) | 30 days |
| casemirror_tos_accepted | Terms of Service acceptance | 1 year |
| casemirror_alpha_banner_dismissed (sessionStorage) | Remember banner dismissal | Session |
| casemirror_settings (localStorage) | User preferences (citation format) | Persistent |
We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Improve and optimize the Service
- Respond to your feedback and support requests
- Understand usage patterns and popular features
- Identify and fix bugs and errors
- Protect against abuse and unauthorized access
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating the Service (hosting, analytics)
- When required by law or to respond to legal process
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:
- Analytics data: Aggregated and retained indefinitely
- Feedback submissions: Retained until resolved or deleted upon request
- Server logs: Retained for 90 days
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security reviews
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:
- Access: Request a copy of information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out: Opt out of analytics by using browser privacy features
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@casemirror.ai.