Privacy Policy โ€” Visual IQ for Lawyers

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect on visualiqforlawyers.com, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it.

This site is the companion platform for the book Visual Literacy for Lawyers (American Bar Association). By using the site, you acknowledge the practices described here.

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Section 1

Notice & Updates

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of visualiqforlawyers.com and all related content, downloads, and services ("Services").

๐Ÿ“Œ When we update this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the revised version on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Continuing to use the site after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated policy.

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Section 2

Contact & Data Protection

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your personal data, or data protection in general, please reach out:

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Section 3

Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you:

  • Fill out a contact or registration form on our website
  • Send us an email
  • Interact with us through social media or other third-party platforms
  • Download resources or digital supplements from the site
  • Otherwise communicate or engage with us
๐Ÿ“Œ We only collect what we need

We aim to collect the minimum data necessary to provide our Services and deliver a good experience. We do not sell your personal data.

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Section 4

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our Services and digital resources
  • Respond to your questions and provide customer support
  • Send you updates and communications about our Services
  • Deliver relevant marketing communications (with your consent where required)
  • Detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent or illegal activity

Sharing with third parties

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to help us deliver these purposes โ€” for example, our email platform or website hosting provider.

๐Ÿšซ We do not sell your data

We do not sell your personal data, and we do not share it with third parties for any purpose beyond those listed above.

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Section 5

Storage & Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

  • Deletion on request: You can ask us to delete your data at any time (see Your Rights).
  • Legal obligations: In some cases, we may be required to retain data longer โ€” for example, for tax, accounting, or legal purposes.
  • Restricted processing: Where we can't delete data immediately, we will restrict access to it instead, until the relevant retention period expires.
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Section 6

Cookies

Our website uses cookies โ€” small files stored on your device that help the site function properly and remember your preferences.

  • Most browsers accept cookies by default.
  • You can usually change your browser settings to remove or block cookies at any time.
  • Disabling cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some features on the site.
๐Ÿ’ก How to manage cookies

Check your browser's help section or visit aboutcookies.org for instructions on how to manage cookie preferences.

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Section 7

Marketing Emails

We may send you promotional emails about our Services, new resources, or related events.

โœ‰๏ธ You can opt out any time

Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. Just click it to stop receiving promotional messages. You can also contact us directly at [email protected] to be removed from our list.

Note: Opting out of marketing emails does not affect transactional messages, such as responses to your inquiries.

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Section 8

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

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Access
Request a copy of the data we hold about you
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Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
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Restriction
Ask us to limit how we process your data
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Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
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Objection
Object to processing based on legitimate interests

You may also withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, and you have the right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

๐Ÿ“Œ How to exercise your rights

Contact us at [email protected] and we will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

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Section 9

Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We work with trusted third-party service providers who maintain technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect your data from:

  • Loss or accidental destruction
  • Unauthorized access or misuse
  • Unauthorized disclosure or alteration

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized activity related to your account.

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Section 10

Events & Testimonials

๐Ÿ“ธ Recordings & events

If you participate in any program, webinar, or event connected to Visual IQ for Lawyers โ€” whether in person or remotely โ€” we may photograph or record your participation. By participating, you agree that:

  • We may use recordings, submissions, and your likeness (name, image, voice, and professional bio) to provide and promote our Services.
  • Such use may include publications, social media, promotional materials, and other media.
  • These uses are also governed by our Terms of Use.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Testimonials

With your consent, we may post testimonials on the site that include your name or other personal information. If you'd like your testimonial removed, please contact us at [email protected].

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Section 11

Additional Disclosures for California Residents

If you are a California resident, the following additional disclosures apply to you under California privacy law.

Categories of personal information we may collect

Category Examples
Identifiers Name, address, phone number, email, profession, bar number, social media profile
Protected classifications Age, gender, nationality, employment status, family status (where voluntarily provided)
Commercial information Financial details such as payment method and transaction history
Usage data Information generated through your interactions with the Services
Professional / employment data Job title, employer, work experience, business contact information
Sensory information Recordings from events or programs
Education information Academic background where voluntarily provided
๐Ÿ“Œ Sensitive information

Some of the categories above may be considered "sensitive" under California law. We only collect such information when you choose to provide it directly to us, and we use it solely to provide our Services โ€” in full compliance with California law.