Privacy Policy

Information we collect

When you use LawfareClaims.org we collect information you provide directly, including: your email address; your name and phone number (if you supply them); the claim category you select; agencies involved in your matter; dates and timeline information; estimated financial loss; the narrative or written description of your matter; documents you upload (agency letters, court filings, financial records, witness statements, and any other files you attach); and payment metadata (Stripe session and payment IDs — we do not see or store your credit card number, which is handled directly by Stripe). We also automatically collect your IP address and basic browser metadata at the time you submit information, for security and fraud prevention.

Why we collect it

We use the information you provide to: organize your case file in the self-directed intake portal; assess whether you may be eligible for the Anti-Weaponization Fund or related relief; connect you with independent attorneys who may be able to represent you when professional representation is needed; communicate with you about your file and the status of the program; and operate, secure, and improve the service. We do not sell your personal information.

Third parties that process your information

To run the service we share limited information with the following service providers, each of which processes data only on our instructions:

• Stripe — processes payments. Receives your name, email, phone (if supplied), and the amount you pay. Stripe handles card data directly; we never see it.
• Supabase — stores the documents you upload to your intake portal.
• Buttondown — sends our email updates and notifications. Receives your email address (and your name if you supplied it) when you sign up.
• Resend — delivers transactional email (magic links, signup confirmations, notifications). Receives the recipient address and message contents.
• Render — hosts the application and database. Receives all data the application stores in the normal course of operation.
• OpenAI — used to analyze publicly available news articles for our briefings. We do not send your intake narrative, your name, or your uploaded documents to OpenAI.

We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or other valid legal process; to investigate or prevent fraud or abuse; or to enforce our Terms of Service.

Retention

We retain your case-file information for as long as your file is active so that you can return to and update it. Documents you upload to your portal are intentionally append-only — there is no user-facing delete button, so a claimant cannot accidentally lose evidence that may be needed to support a claim. If you want a document removed, contact us using the address below and we will evaluate the request. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.

Your choices and rights

You may: request a copy of the information we have on file for you; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your account data (subject to the document-retention note above); opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link; and decline to provide information, though doing so may prevent us from helping you with your matter. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect the information you provide, including TLS encryption in transit, restricted administrative access, and reputable third-party processors with their own security programs. No system can be guaranteed perfectly secure, and you submit information at your own risk. If you become aware of any actual or suspected unauthorized access to your account, please contact us immediately.

Children

The service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Not legal advice; no attorney–client relationship

LawfareClaims.org is an independent legal information site and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Justice. LawfareClaims.org is not a law firm and does not itself provide legal advice or representation. We connect applicants to top-tier attorneys when professional representation is needed. Submitting information through this site does not create an attorney–client relationship.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make a material change we will update the effective date and the policy version above. Continued use of the site after a change is posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy, or requests to exercise the choices described above, may be sent to LawfareClaims.org at contact@lawfareclaims.org.