Legal
Last updated: May 3, 2026
OpenVerdict Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates The CourtRoom at openverdict.net. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We do not sell your personal information.
Account information. When you sign in, we collect your email address via Supabase Auth. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email from Google's OAuth service.
Profile information. Your chosen username and any profile details you voluntarily provide.
User content. Arguments, verdicts, topic submissions, and any other content you post to the Platform.
Usage data. Standard usage logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. We use this to maintain, secure, and improve the Platform.
Legal notice tool. If you use the "Your Claim" legal notice generator, the situation description you enter is processed to generate your notice. If you opt in to anonymous community posting, your submission is stripped of identifying details before being shared.
We do not use your information for advertising or sell it to third parties.
Public content. Arguments, verdicts, and usernames you post are visible to all Platform users.
Service providers. We use Supabase (database and authentication) and Vercel (hosting). These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it.
Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.
We do not share your personal information with any other third parties.
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. User-generated content may persist after account deletion for the integrity of community deliberations unless you request its removal.
To request deletion of your account and associated data, contact us at openverdictofficial@gmail.com.
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), Supabase row-level security, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at openverdictofficial@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are located in California, you may have additional rights under the CCPA. If you are in the European Economic Area, you may have rights under the GDPR. Contact us to make a request.
We use session cookies and local storage to keep you signed in and to remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
The Platform is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to OpenVerdict Inc. at openverdictofficial@gmail.com.