Data Storage, Security & Retention Policy
1. Overview
This Policy describes how Cliont stores and protects data, including intake content (text, documents, audio, video), and sets retention schedules.
2. Hosting & encryption
Region. Primary hosting is in the United States (customer‑selected regions may be offered contractually).
Encryption. TLS in transit; industry‑standard encryption at rest.
3. Segmentation & access controls
Tenant‑aware data segregation; least‑privilege access; SSO/MFA options; role‑based permissions; logging and alerting; periodic reviews.
Employee confidentiality and security training; background checks where permitted.
4. Backups & disaster recovery
Encrypted backups with tested restorations; documented RTO/RPO objectives.
5. Vulnerability & change management
Regular vulnerability scanning/patching; secure software development lifecycle; change control and approvals.
6. Incident response & breach notification
We maintain a written incident‑response plan with 24/7 escalation. If a security breach compromises PI, we will notify affected customers and/or individuals without unreasonable delay under applicable law and contract.
7. Retention & deletion (defaults)
Retention may be shortened on request or extended for legal holds or active litigation.
Data type | Default retention
Account & billing records | 7 years
Audit & security logs | 24 months
Website analytics | Up to 26 months (then aggregate)
Intake text & documents | Matter life + up to 3 years (or earlier per law‑firm instruction)
Audio/video recordings | Matter life + up to 3 years (or earlier per law‑firm instruction)
Biometric identifiers/templates (if used) | Purpose satisfied or ≤ 3 years after last interaction, whichever is first; publicly posted schedule; no sale/profit.
8. Subprocessors
We use vetted subprocessors under written agreements requiring confidentiality, security, and deletion at end of services. We maintain a list of material subprocessors on request.
9. Data localization & transfers
Primary storage in the U.S.; cross‑border transfers (if any) use appropriate safeguards.
10. Contact
[email protected] | 10075 W Lincoln Hwy Floor 1, Frankfort, IL 60423