Privacy Policy

Introduction

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP ("Levi & Korsinsky," "L&K," "we," "us," or "our") is law firm with its main offices in New York, providing clients with dedication and ethical legal advice and representation in stock fraud cases. L&K is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our Chrome Extension and related online services (collectively, the "Extension" or "Services"). This Privacy Policy applies to, among others, site visitors, inquirers, clients, and class members and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the Extension.

By installing or using the Extension, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Extension.

Because Levi & Korsinsky is a law firm, certain jurisdictions may consider this Extension attorney advertising. Nothing in this Privacy Policy is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship unless and until a formal engagement agreement is executed. For this reason, you should know that communications may not be confidential unless and until such engagement and representation is confirmed.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account Information: Email address, password (stored in encrypted/hashed form), and authentication credentials.
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and preferred communication method.
• Case Participation Information: Information submitted when you choose to view case details, join a settlement, or check the status of a securities action, including investment-related details you voluntarily provide.
• Documents: Any documents you upload as a potential client or class member.
• Employment/Financial/Transaction Information: Any such information submitted when you consider participating in a securities action is used only for case evaluation; you should not submit any unnecessary private or sensitive information through an open forms.
• Communications: Records of inquiries, support requests, and other correspondence with us; information provided to settlement or claims portals, if any;

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Extension, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information:

• Device and Browser Information: Browser type, operating system, extension version, and IP address.
• Usage and Log Data: Login timestamps, error logs, performance diagnostics, and feature interactions.
• Ticker and Website Detection Data:
  • The Extension detects stock ticker symbols from URLs and page content when you visit whitelisted financial websites (and optionally through manual scans on non-whitelisted sites).
  • Detected ticker symbols are checked against our internal case database to determine whether a related securities action exists.
  • We may keep records of stock-related websites visited where a ticker symbol is detected, for the purpose of notifying you about new or updated cases relevant to stocks you have shown interest in.

1.3 Local Storage, Caching, and Notifications

1.4 Cookies

The Extension itself does not use third-party advertising cookies or trackers. Our public website may use essential session cookies to enable secure operation and account access.

1.5 Sensitive Data and Children's Information

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and Operating the Extension: Account authentication, stock ticker detection, case matching, notifications, and access to case details.
• Case Alerts and Communications: To notify you about securities litigation matters relevant to stocks you have viewed or expressed interest in, using your chosen communication methods (email, phone, or in-extension notifications).
• User Support: Responding to inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and providing assistance.
• Security and Integrity: Detecting fraud, preventing misuse, and protecting the Extension and our users.
• Analytics and Improvement: Analyzing aggregated and anonymized usage patterns to improve performance and functionality.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Complying with court orders, legal obligations, and professional responsibility rules.

We do not sell personal information or use it for unrelated third-party advertising.

3. How We Share Information

We may disclose information in the following limited circumstances:

• Within Our Firm: Attorneys, paralegals, and authorized staff for case evaluation and client support.
• Service Providers: Trusted vendors providing hosting, authentication, email/SMS delivery, analytics, and infrastructure services under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Other Legal Professionals: Information may be shared with co-counsel, referral counsel, or local counsel in other jurisdictions.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or regulatory authority.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of firm assets, subject to confidentiality protections.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing for a specific purpose.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

• California (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know, delete, and opt out of sale or sharing (we do not sell personal data).
• EU/UK (GDPR): Right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.
• Brazil (LGPD): Rights to confirmation, anonymization, and portability.
• Canada (PIPEDA): Right to withdraw consent and challenge compliance.
• NY Shield Act: L&K implements reasonable data safeguards for your personal and financial information.
• Connecticut (CTDPA): Right to access, correct, delete, and data portability—allowing you to obtain a portable copy of your data; opt out of data sales, targeted advertising, and profiling.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

5. Data Transfers

The Extension and Services are operated in the United States. If you access the Extension from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We use appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections, where required by law.

6. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account remains active.
• Case Participation Records: Retained for the duration of litigation and applicable legal retention periods.
• Cached and Technical Data: Retained temporarily for performance and troubleshooting, then deleted or anonymized.
• Deletion Requests: Processed within 30 days unless retention is legally required.

7. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security safeguards, including:

• Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Role-based access controls
• Network monitoring and firewalls
• Regular system updates and security reviews

L&K is not responsible for and cannot control the privacy practices of third-party websites, links, claim portals, or other external resources.

No system can guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

8. Data Breach Notification

If a data breach affecting personal information occurs, we will notify affected users and regulators as required by applicable law, including providing details about the nature of the breach and recommended protective steps.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the Extension or via email, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

10. Contact Information