Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Father's Rights AI is NOT a law firm and does NOT provide legal advice. The collection and processing of your data does NOT create an attorney-client relationship. This is a non-profit educational service operated by anonymous volunteers. All information is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, upload documents, or communicate with our AI assistant. This may include:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, Google account information (if using Google OAuth)
  • Legal Documents: PDFs and other documents you upload to the platform
  • Conversation Data: Your questions and AI-generated responses
  • Case Information: Jurisdiction (state/county), case role, case number (optional)
  • Usage Data: Log files, IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
  • Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for detailed information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our AI-powered legal assistance services
  • Process and analyze uploaded documents using AI
  • Generate personalized responses and recommendations
  • Maintain and secure your account
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

3. AI Processing & Third-Party Providers

IMPORTANT: This service uses third-party artificial intelligence platforms to generate responses. When you interact with our AI assistant, your messages and relevant document excerpts may be transmitted to:

What We Send: Your question/message, relevant excerpts from your uploaded documents, and conversation history for context.

What We Don't Send: Full documents, personally identifiable information (when possible), or data not relevant to your query.

AI Provider Policies: Each AI provider has its own data handling policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies linked above. We do not control how third-party AI providers process data.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encryption: Data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest (database encryption)
  • Authentication: Secure password hashing (bcrypt), JWT tokens, Google OAuth 2.0
  • Access Controls: Role-based permissions, admin approval workflow
  • Cloud Storage: Documents stored in Google Cloud Storage with access controls
  • Regular Updates: Security patches and dependency updates

However: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • AI Service Providers: As described in Section 3, to generate responses
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform for hosting, storage, and databases
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order
  • Service Protection: To prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect rights and safety
  • Your Consent: With your explicit permission for specific purposes

We do NOT: Share your data with marketing companies, advertisers, or data brokers.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account Data: Until you delete your account
  • Documents: Until you delete them or delete your account
  • Conversations: Until you delete them or delete your account
  • Document Embeddings: Deleted when associated document is deleted
  • Soft-Deleted Items: Permanently deleted after 30 days (or immediately upon request)
  • Logs & Analytics: Typically retained for 90 days

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at [email protected]

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: We do NOT sell personal information (no opt-out needed)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and functionality. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Essential Cookies: Required for login, security, and basic functionality (cannot be disabled).

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings (can be managed in Cookie Policy).

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our service is NOT intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

For EEA Users: We rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses when transferring data outside the EEA.

12. Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT: Father's Rights AI and its volunteers are NOT liable for:

  • Inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated AI-generated information
  • Legal outcomes resulting from reliance on our service
  • Data breaches or security incidents beyond our reasonable control
  • Actions taken by third-party AI providers
  • Losses resulting from unauthorized access to your account

USE THIS SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK. We are volunteers providing a free educational tool, not legal professionals.

13. No Warranty

This service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability
  • Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding data security or privacy

14. User Indemnification

By using this service, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Father's Rights AI and its volunteers against any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the service
  • Reliance on AI-generated information
  • Violation of these terms or applicable laws
  • Infringement of third-party rights

15. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Change Notifications: We may notify users of material changes via email or in-app notification.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 business days
Contact Method: Electronic communication only

Note: This is a volunteer-operated, non-profit service. We are not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice. For questions about your specific legal situation, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.