Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 14, 20251. Introduction
August Legal Technologies, Inc. ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website augustlaw.org (the "Site") and the August document workbench (together, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
August is a precedent-first contract drafting workbench built for mid-size law firms and their associates. When a firm subscribes, the Service ingests that firm's own precedent bank - executed contracts, form agreements, and internal templates - to generate drafts, flag deviations from the firm's historical positions, and cite every source clause by clause. This policy describes how information flows in that context, including the special handling we apply to the confidential legal documents that law firm clients upload.
The Company is based at 1750 K Street Northwest, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006 and can be reached at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Through the Site
When you contact us, request access, or complete a form on augustlaw.org, we collect:
- Contact details (name, business email, phone) you enter in request-access or contact forms;
- Firm or employer information you choose to share (firm name, practice group, headcount, role);
- The content of any messages or questions you send us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit augustlaw.org, we automatically collect limited technical information:
- IP address and approximate location (city and region level only);
- Browser type, operating system, and device class;
- Pages visited, referring URLs, and time on page;
- Cookie and similar browser-storage identifiers (see Section 5).
2.3 Firm Precedent Documents and Contract Content (Subscriber Data)
When a law firm subscribes to August, associates upload the firm's precedent bank - closed-transaction documents, standard form agreements, and internal drafting templates. This material typically contains confidential attorney-client information and attorney work product. We treat this content as described below under Section 3 and Section 4. If you are a law firm considering August, please review those sections before uploading any documents.
2.4 We Do Not Knowingly Collect Children's Data
The Service is directed solely at legal professionals at subscribing law firms. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided information through the Site, contact [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
3. How We Use Information
3.1 Site Inquiry and Marketing Information
Information collected through augustlaw.org contact and access-request forms is used to:
- Respond to your inquiry or schedule a product demonstration;
- Assess whether August fits your firm's workflow before a trial or subscription;
- Send service updates and (with your consent where required) relevant communications about the product;
- Detect and prevent abuse of the Site.
We do not sell your contact information. We do not use your firm's name or contact details in any advertising or third-party data network.
3.2 Firm Precedent Documents and Contract Content
Subscriber-uploaded precedent documents and contracts are processed solely to provide the Service to that subscribing firm: to generate drafts from the firm's own precedents, detect clause deviations from the firm's historical positions, and produce source citations. We do not use the contents of a firm's precedent bank to train or fine-tune any model - whether ours or a third party's - without that firm's explicit written consent obtained separately from these Terms.
We do not sell, license, or otherwise disclose the substance of any firm's precedent documents to any other firm, client, or third party.
3.3 Automatically Collected Technical Data
IP addresses and usage data collected from Site visitors are used to operate and improve the marketing site, measure aggregate traffic, and diagnose technical issues. This data is not combined with law firm subscriber content.
4. Sharing of Information
We share personal information only with:
- Infrastructure and service providers acting on our behalf (cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics) under contractual confidentiality terms that prohibit independent use of your data;
- Legal authorities, when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Company or others;
- A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale - in which case the acquiring entity will be bound by this Policy or we will provide notice and an opportunity to opt out before your information is transferred.
We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not transfer law firm precedent documents or contract content to any party other than infrastructure sub-processors operating under the restrictions above.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, and measure aggregate usage. For details, categories, and your choices, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Retention
Site inquiry and contact information is retained as long as a firm remains in active conversation with us or, if a subscription is never initiated, for up to 18 months after last contact. Subscriber precedent documents and contract content are retained for the duration of the firm's active subscription and deleted within 60 days of subscription termination, unless we are required by law to retain them longer. Server access logs for the marketing site are retained 90 days, then aggregated.
7. Security
We use TLS encryption in transit, access controls restricted to authorized personnel, and least-privilege database configurations designed to protect all information we hold. Given the confidential nature of law firm documents, subscriber-uploaded content is stored in isolated, access-controlled environments separate from the marketing site. No system is perfectly secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage firms to contact us at [email protected] if they have specific security questions before subscribing.
8. Your General Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including access to, correction of, and deletion of your personal information, as well as the ability to limit certain processing. To make a request, email [email protected] with a description of what you are seeking. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
9. District of Columbia Residents
The District of Columbia does not currently have a comprehensive consumer privacy statute. As a matter of policy, we extend the following baseline rights to all U.S. residents regardless of state of residence.
9.1 Baseline Rights
- Right to Know: request the categories of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: request deletion of personal information you have provided.
- Right to Correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt Out of Marketing: unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out via the link in each marketing message.
9.2 How to Exercise
Email [email protected] with a description of your request and enough detail for us to verify your identity. We respond within 45 days.
9.3 Sector-Specific Rights
Attorney-client communications and attorney work product uploaded by a subscribing firm may be protected under applicable state bar rules and professional conduct standards. August's handling of such content is governed by the terms of the firm's subscription agreement. If you believe you hold independent rights in documents uploaded to August by a firm for which you are a client, please contact us at [email protected].
9.4 California Visitors
If you are a California resident, you may also exercise the rights granted under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), including the right to know, the right to delete, the right to correct, and the right to opt out of sale or sharing. We do not sell personal information and do not "share" personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
To submit a CCPA / CPRA request, email [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Request."
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by a new "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, a notice on the Service. Because law firm clients entrust August with confidential documents, we will notify active subscribers of any material change to how we handle subscriber content before that change takes effect.
11. Contact
Questions, requests, or complaints can be sent to:
August Legal Technologies, Inc.1750 K Street Northwest, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20006
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (202) 847-0129