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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

Introduction

Albatross ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our criminal defense case management platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Password (stored securely hashed)
  • Organization name (if applicable)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Chat conversations and queries you submit to our AI assistant
  • Documents and files you upload to the platform
  • Cases and matters you create
  • Search queries and research history
  • Device information, browser type, and IP address for security purposes

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our AI-powered legal research services
  • Process your queries through our AI systems
  • Store your research history and documents for your reference
  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations

AI Processing

Our service uses artificial intelligence to process your queries and provide legal research assistance. When you interact with our AI:

  • Your queries are processed by third-party AI providers (including OpenAI) to generate responses
  • We do not use your data to train AI models. Your conversations remain private and are not used to improve general AI systems
  • AI responses are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • AI Providers: OpenAI and other AI model providers to power our research assistant
  • CourtListener: To access public court opinions and legal databases
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Vercel for hosting and database services
  • Authentication: Secure authentication providers

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
  • Encryption of data at rest
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication requirements

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. Some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at: