Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 23, 2025
Last Updated: August 18, 2025

Introduction

LION Litigation Intelligence & Communications ("LION," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business address

  • Professional Information: Job title, company name, bar admission details, areas of practice

  • Communication Records: Messages, emails, call recordings (with consent), meeting notes

  • Engagement Information: Case details, strategic requirements, confidential client information

Information Collected Automatically

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site

  • Analytics Information: User interactions, click patterns, device information

  • Security Logs: Access attempts, login records, security incident data

Information from Third Parties

  • Professional Databases: Bar association records, court filings, public legal directories

  • Reference Information: Recommendations from mutual contacts or professional references

  • Intelligence Sources: Publicly available information gathered for client engagements

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

  • Client Engagement: Providing litigation intelligence and communications services

  • Strategic Analysis: Developing intelligence assessments and strategic recommendations

  • Communication: Responding to inquiries, providing updates, scheduling meetings

  • Document Delivery: Preparing and delivering reports, analyses, and strategic materials

Business Operations

  • Client Relationship Management: Maintaining records of client interactions and preferences

  • Quality Assurance: Monitoring service quality and improving our methodologies

  • Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and legal obligations

  • Financial Management: Billing, payment processing, and financial record keeping

Website and Marketing

  • Website Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience

  • Content Personalization: Tailoring content based on professional interests

  • Marketing Communications: Sending relevant updates, insights, and service information (with consent)

  • Lead Management: Processing inquiries and managing prospect relationships

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal information based on:

  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to perform our services

  • Legitimate Interests: Business operations, security, and service improvement

  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Attorney-Client Privilege Protection

  • Privileged Communications: Information protected by attorney-client privilege is never disclosed

  • Work Product Protection: Materials prepared as attorney work product maintain their protected status

  • Confidentiality Agreements: All team members bound by comprehensive confidentiality obligations

Limited Disclosure Circumstances

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist in service delivery (under strict confidentiality agreements)

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or regulatory obligation

  • Business Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

  • Business Transactions: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with continued privacy protection)

No Sale of Personal Information

  • We never sell personal information to third parties

  • We never rent client lists or contact information

  • We never share confidential engagement information except as required by law

Data Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols

  • Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication and role-based access limitations

  • Network Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection, and secure network architecture

  • Regular Updates: Continuous security patching and system updates

Physical Security

  • Secure Facilities: Access-controlled offices with security monitoring

  • Device Protection: Encrypted devices with remote wipe capabilities

  • Document Security: Secure storage and destruction of physical documents

  • Visitor Controls: Strict protocols for office access and client meetings

Administrative Safeguards

  • Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members

  • Background Checks: Comprehensive screening for all personnel with data access

  • Incident Response: Detailed procedures for security breach response and notification

  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and compliance reviews

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

  • Access Right: Request copies of personal information we hold about you

  • Correction Right: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion Right: Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal and ethical obligations)

  • Portability Right: Request transfer of your information in a structured format

Communication Preferences

  • Opt-Out Options: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

  • Communication Channels: Choose preferred methods of communication

  • Frequency Control: Adjust frequency of non-essential communications

European Union Rights (GDPR)

  • Objection Right: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Restriction Right: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances

  • Supervisory Authority: File complaints with your local data protection authority

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

Data Retention

Client Information

  • Active Engagements: Retained for duration of engagement plus applicable limitation periods

  • Historical Records: Maintained for legal, regulatory, and professional requirement periods

  • Conflict Checking: Basic information retained to identify potential conflicts of interest

Website and Marketing Data

  • Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for business analysis and improvement

  • Communication Records: Marketing communications tracked for effectiveness and compliance

  • Contact Information: Prospect information retained until opt-out or reasonable business period

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

  • Compliance Periods: Information retained as required by applicable laws and regulations

  • Litigation Holds: Information preserved when subject to legal proceedings or investigations

  • Professional Standards: Records maintained per legal industry professional requirements

International Data Transfers

Cross-Border Processing

  • Adequate Countries: Transfers to countries with adequate privacy protection

  • Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contracts for other international transfers

  • Binding Corporate Rules: Internal privacy standards for multinational processing

  • Specific Consent: Individual consent for transfers where other protections unavailable

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. Our services are designed for legal professionals and business entities. If we discover we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. We will:

  • Notify Clients: Provide advance notice of material changes to existing clients

  • Website Notice: Post updates prominently on our website

  • Email Notification: Send email notifications for significant policy changes

  • Continued Use: Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updates

State-Specific Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Know: Detailed information about personal information collection and use

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (with exceptions)

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information

  • Non-Discrimination: No discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Other State Laws

We comply with applicable state privacy laws including those in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with comprehensive privacy legislation.

Contact Information

Privacy Questions and Requests

Email: privacy@lionlitigation.com

For privacy-related questions, requests to exercise your rights, or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information above. We will respond to your inquiry within the timeframes required by applicable law.