M7 Consulting - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how M7 Consulting ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our site and services (“Site”). By using the Site, you consent to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

• Information You Provide: Account registration details (name, email, password), query details, information shared via chat or appointment requests, location (if provided for search), feedback.
• Automatic Information: Usage data, IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, interaction data (collected via cookies and similar technologies).
• Cookies: We use cookies to operate and personalize the site, analyze usage, and improve services. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Information

• To provide and operate the Site (connect you with Lawyers/Agents, facilitate chat/appointments).
• To communicate with you (service updates, notifications, responses).
• To improve and personalize the Site and services.
• To enforce our Terms and protect security.
• For research and analysis (using de-identified or aggregated data).
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Information

• With Lawyers/Agents: We share necessary information (your query, contact details if needed for appointment) with the professionals you choose to interact with via the platform.
• Service Providers: With third parties who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Aggregate/De-identified Data: We may share non-personally identifiable data for research or analysis.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security. Transmission via the internet is not 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You can manage your profile information via your account settings.

6. Your Choices

• You can access and update your profile information.
• You can manage cookie preferences via your browser.
• You can opt-out of non-essential communications (e.g., newsletters) via unsubscribe links or account settings.
• You can request account closure by contacting us (some residual data may remain).

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes are effective upon posting. Check this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: office@legalcompass.m7corporation.com

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