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INTRODUCTION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This Privacy Policy governs the practices of how LegalBison, as defined by the Terms of Service<\/a>, (referred to herein as \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, \u201cours\u201d or \u201cus\u201d) collects, uses, transfers, and shares personal information related to your use of our Services. This Policy is designed to align with the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (\u201cGDPR\u201d) and is committed to ensuring the transparent, lawful, equitable, and secure management of the personal data of our customers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Our Privacy Policy explains what kind of personal data we gather through our website and Services, how and why we collect it, our purposes for its use, and the third parties with whom we may share it. Moreover, it explains how you as a data subject may exercise your rights in relation to your personal data. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Should any alterations be made to this Policy (alongside other policies, including our <\/span>Terms of Service<\/span><\/a>), we will notify of such changes via email as well as directly on this page.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

We strongly encourage you to read this Policy in its entirety to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the processes involving your data and your associated rights. For inquiries related to this Privacy Policy, data collection and usage, data disclosure, and sharing, or any other concerns or requests related to your personal data, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via the communication channels mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

You expressly agree and confirm that you have familiarised with the notice wording contained in Annex A of this Privacy Policy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

DEFINITIONS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The following section covers the basic definitions used in this Privacy Policy. It describes what is meant by your personal data and who controls and processes your personal data.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Personal Data:<\/b><\/span> Personal data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes details like names, addresses, email addresses, identification numbers, and even things like IP addresses or cookie identifiers, as well as any information found online that may reveal your physical, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Data Subject:<\/b><\/span> The data subject is the person who the personal data is about. In simpler terms, it\u2019s you or any other individual whose personal information is being collected and processed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Data Controller:<\/b><\/span> The data controller is the one who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. In other words, they’re the boss when it comes to deciding why and how your data is used. In this case, it would be us.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Data Processor: <\/b><\/span>The data processor, on the other hand, processes personal data on behalf of the data controller. In our case, they are vendors and partners we collaborate with that process your personal data for purposes determined by us. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

INFORMATION WE COLLECT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In order to provide our Services, we need to gather information about you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Information that You Provide<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This category covers content and details that you provide while using our Services. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

When you reach out to us, we may request your contact information, including your full name, personal address, email address, and phone number. Additionally, for the purpose of verifying your identity in compliance with legislative requirements, we may collect the following personal information as outlined in the table below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Category of personal information<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Examples of personal information (list non-exhaustive)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Identity data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Full name<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Date of birth<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Gender<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Nationality<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Passport number<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Social security number<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Driver’s licence number<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    National ID card details<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Contact data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Email address<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Phone number<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Physical address<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Mailing address<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Emergency contact information<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Financial data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Bank account numbers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Credit card information<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Income details<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Tax identification number<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Financial transaction history<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Employment data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Employment details<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Job titles and descriptions<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Workplace location<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Professional qualifications<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    CV and resumes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Professional data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Professional licenses <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Authorisations<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Industry certifications<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Memberships in professional bodies and associations<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Technical data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    IP address<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Device type<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Browser type<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Operating system<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Geolocation data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Transaction data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Transaction amounts<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Payment methods used<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Billing addresses<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Usage data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Website usage patterns<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Session durations<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Pages visited<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Clickstream data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Error logs and crash reports<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Communication data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Records of communication wih us, including emails, chat logs, video and voice recordings.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Education data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Educational history<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Degrees<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Certifications<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Transcripts<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Diplomas<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Audio and Visual Data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Photographs<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Video recordings<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Audio recordings<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Social media accouny information, including public posts<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Family data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Information about marital status<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Number of dependents<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Family member names<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Marketing data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Marketing preferences<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Subscriptions and newsletter preferences<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Responses to marketing campaigns<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Engagement with promotional materials<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Referral sources<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Special (sensitive) data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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    Racial or ethnic origin<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Political opinions<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Membership of a trade union<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Physical or mental health or condition<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Biometric data<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Information related to convictions<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Personal data related to criminal convictions and offences<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Communications<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you reach out to us directly, we may request additional information such as your name, email address, personal address, phone number, and other relevant personal details. Whenever we ask for this information during communication, we will clearly explain the reasons behind it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Payment Information<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

We enable Customers to select their preferred payment method for executing payments for our Services via third-party credit and financial institutions and payment service providers. Please note that we do not retain any of your financial account information; it is securely handled by the respective payment provider. Note that these vendors may, in turn, collect and process your personal information on their behalf and in accordance with their own purposes and obligations. To learn more about how third-party payment service providers and financial institutions collect, use, and share your personal information, you are encouraged to read their privacy policies or notices provided on the official websites of the respective service providers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Information from Third Parties<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In our continuous effort to provide you with seamless and comprehensive Services, we may obtain personal data from third-party partners and vendors. In case of such integration, the information collected by our partners is shared with us. We require our partners to have lawful purposes to collect, process, and use your personal data before sharing it with us. These third-party partners and vendors play a vital role in enhancing the functionality and utility of our platform. Here’s how personal data from these sources may be used:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Third-Party Partners<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In the course of our business operations, we may collaborate with third-party partners who refer clients to our services. These third-party partners may include but are not limited to business affiliates, referral partners, and other intermediaries. In such cases, we may receive information from these third-party partners that you have shared with them. This information may include personal, business, financial, or other relevant data that the client has provided to our partners during your interactions. Please note that prior to receiving any information from our third-party partners referring your personal information to us, we ensure that the respective third-party partners have received your consent for the sharing of your data with other entities. Thus, all the personal information shared by our third-party partners may be disclosed to us only in accordance with your consent.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Public Databases<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

We may obtain personal data from publicly available databases to enhance our Services and fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations. The information retrieved from these databases may include names, addresses, contact information, employment details, affiliations with restricted, sanctioned, or prohibited groups and associations (as defined by relevant legal acts) as well as other publicly accessible data. This data assists us in various functions, such as identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Identity Verification Partners<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

To ensure the security and integrity of our Services, we collaborate with identity verification partners who provide us with access to specific personal data required for identity verification purposes. This data may comprise full names, address information, identification document images and data, personal identification codes, identification document holder photos, date of birth, citizenship, place of birth and other relevant identity-related data.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Credit and Financial Institutions<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In compliance with the law and industry standards, we may obtain personal data from financial and credit institutions. This data can encompass financial transaction history, account balances, credit scores, account details as well as other financial information. This information is crucial for enabling financial transactions and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Marketing Partners, Advertisers and Analytics<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In collaboration with marketing partners, we may collect personal data to better understand your interaction with our website and Services. This data aids us in refining our marketing strategies and offering you personalized recommendations. In turn, advertisers may provide us with personal data to assess the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and optimize ad targeting, while analytics partners help us gain insights into how you use and interact with our platform. The data shared with us by the aforementioned partners may include user preferences, interaction patterns, user behavior on our website, response to marketing campaigns, interest-based data, click-through rates, conversion data, session durations, traffic sources, clickstream data as well as other relevant data.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Lawful Basis and Legitimate Interest<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Our collection, use, and sharing of your personal data are founded on various lawful bases, depending on the context. The following scenarios represent the circumstances in which we engage in data collection:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Consent:<\/b><\/span> We process your personal data when you grant your explicit consent. This typically occurs when you have reviewed our data processing purposes and willingly agreed to them. Examples include subscribing to our marketing notifications and campaigns or permitting the use of your personal information to enhance your experience while using our website and Services. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Performance of a contract<\/b><\/span>: We process your information when it is essential to perform a contract with you (for example, our <\/span>Terms of Service<\/span><\/a>). This encompasses situations where your data is required for processing and finalizing your orders or adhering to the terms of any other contractual agreement we have entered into with you. It also includes enforcing the terms of this Policy and other agreements, providing our Services, ensuring the quality of our Services, and offering customer service and support.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Legal Obligation:<\/b><\/span> We use your data when there is a legal obligation that necessitates data disclosure. This occurs when compliance with legal requirements imposed by law or legal orders is mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Legitimate Interests:<\/b><\/span> We may process your personal data when we have a legitimate interest that aligns with the operation and provision of our Services. This includes activities aimed at improving our website and Services, maintaining proper security measures, and preventing illegal activities related to your data. Our legitimate interests are pursued only when they do not infringe upon your fundamental rights.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In the section below you will find the list of purposes for which we process and use your data, and what lawful bases we invoke for its processing and use. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

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    Visitors to our website<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    When you visit our website, we collect various categories of personal data. These categories include \u0430illing out online forms to contact us, subscribing to newsletters, opting in to receive marketing communications, participating in surveys, and so forth. Information that we collect about you may include any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\r\n