Privacy Policy

This page outlines how LawCrust Global Outreach Foundation (“LawCrust,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of the personally identifiable information that we collect from you as you use this website and its integrated platform (the “Site”). The scope of our commitment is detailed in this Privacy Policy.

By submitting information to the Site, you agree to LawCrust’s use of such information as described herein. Please see our Terms of Use for more information about our online policies in general.

What Personal Information is Collected?

LawCrust collects personal information on certain areas of the Site when users:

  • Register for an account;
  • Create a user profile;
  • Request information or a response;
  • Apply for opportunities such as internships, research assistantships, fellowships, and project-based work;
  • Participate in user posting areas, such as the collaborative Research Hub and the Blog Platform;
  • Engage in surveys or sign up for events and newsletters.

The personal information collected may include, without limitation, your name, contact information (email addresses, phone numbers), school or company affiliations, professional background, areas of interest, and any content you voluntarily publish or submit.

How May Your Personal Information Be Used?

LawCrust uses your personal information to:

  • Fulfill your requests for information and provide platform services;
  • Personalize and enhance your experience on the Site, such as suggesting relevant opportunities or research collaborators;
  • Facilitate connections between you and organizations for opportunities posted on our Opportunity Board;
  • Manage your participation in the Research Hub and submissions to the Blog Platform;
  • Analyze Site user behavior to measure interest and improve our offerings;
  • Send you newsletters, updates about new opportunities, and information about our programs and events, unless you have opted not to receive such communications.

Cookies and IP Addresses

The Site uses cookies to identify you, track your usage of the Site, and understand your interests. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and relate your current usage to your prior visits. This allows us to personalize your experience and improve site functionality. For all non-essential cookies, we will request your permission.

LawCrust also logs IP addresses (the location of your computer on the Internet) for administrative and security purposes, such as diagnosing server problems and preventing unauthorized access.

Is Personal Information Disclosed to Third Parties?

LawCrust will not intentionally disclose your personal information to third parties (persons or entities not affiliated with LawCrust) except as set forth below:

  • To Facilitate Opportunities: When you apply for an opportunity or collaborate on a project, your relevant profile information will be shared with the organization or individuals involved to facilitate that engagement.
  • Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals (“Service Providers”) to perform Site-related services (e.g., website hosting, data analysis, and email delivery). These third parties have access to your personal data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
  • Legal Requirements: LawCrust may disclose your personal information as required or permitted by the laws, rules, and regulations of any applicable jurisdiction.
  • User Consent: We may disclose your personal information to a third party if you consent to such disclosure while submitting the information.
  • Business Transfers: If LawCrust merges with or transfers substantially all of its assets to a third party, information collected on the Site may be disclosed to and become owned by the other party.

We may provide links to third-party websites as a service to our users. We cannot control and are not responsible for the information collection and privacy practices of such third-party websites, which may differ from those of this Site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding the personal data LawCrust holds about you. You may have the right to:

  • Request access to your information and obtain a copy of it.
  • Request that we correct any incorrect, inaccurate, or out-of-date information.
  • Request that we stop processing your information or withdraw your consent.
  • Request that we delete your personal information from our systems.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@lawcrust.org. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Children’s Policy

This Site is not directed at children 18 years of age or younger. LawCrust will not intentionally collect information about anyone under the age of 18, and we request that no such information be submitted to us.

Security

LawCrust has implemented generally accepted standards of technology and operational security to protect personal information from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Only authorized LawCrust personnel and our third-party service providers are provided access to personal information. Despite these precautions, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized persons will not obtain access to your information.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information by us in the manner described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to make changes to this policy from time to time. We will alert you to any such changes by updating this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how LawCrust handles your personal data, please contact us at: privacy@lawcrust.org.