PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome to Lawtics. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when you visit our website or submit content for publication.
By using Lawtics, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
a) Information you provide voluntarily
When you submit an article through our Submit page, we collect:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your short biography
- Your uploaded article file (Word or PDF)
b) Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics, including:
- Your IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or source
- Device type and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To review and evaluate your article submission
- To contact you regarding the status of your submission
- To publish your article along with your byline and bio, upon acceptance
- To issue a certificate of publication if your article is accepted
- To improve our website content and user experience using analytics data
- To respond to your queries or communications
Google Analytics
Lawtics uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how visitors use our website. The information generated by these cookies about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google Analytics collects data in an anonymised form and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Analytical cookies (via Google Analytics) to understand how our site is used
- Functional cookies to remember your preferences
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With Google Analytics for website analytics purposes, as described above
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Lawtics, its users, or the public
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:
- Submission data (name, email, bio, article) is retained for as long as your article remains published on our website
- If your article is rejected, your submission data will be deleted within 30 days of notifying you
- Analytics data collected by Google Analytics is retained as per Google’s standard data retention policies
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
Security of Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
As a user of Lawtics, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent for publication of your article and bio.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
contact@lawtics.com
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Lawtics after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: 25 May 2026