This platform of JusticeBench (“the platform”), is provided by Stanford Legal Design Lab, a part of Stanford University. The data controller is the Legal Design Lab. A data controller determines how and why personal data is processed.
When you use the JusticeBench platform, the data we collect from you includes:
The legal basis for processing this data is to perform a task in the public interest, of providing this platform and gathering voluntary feedback from its users.
We collect personal information you provide in the contact form in order to improve the site based on user input. We use IP information and Google Analytics software to collect information about how you use our application to make sure the site meets user needs.
We use IP information and Google Analytics software to collect information about how you use our application. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help us make improvements, like to improve site navigation and what content to provide. This analytical information helps us improve the browsing experience of our platform, update relevant content, and improve the overall design of the site.
We need the data described above to improve the site by monitoring how you use it, and gather feedback to improve our services and respond to any feedback you send us, if you’ve asked us to.
We share your information internally at Stanford to facilitate and manage the purposes listed above. We may also share it with trusted research partners, never for marketing purposes.
We retain your personal data only as long as needed for the purposes listed above or as required by law.
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Our services are not designed for, or intentionally targeted at, children 13 years of age or younger. We do not intentionally collect or maintain data about anyone under the age of 13.
Data is stored and processed in the U.S. and handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We design, build and run our systems to make sure that your data is as safe as possible at any stage, both while it’s processed and when it’s stored.
Personal information provided to us by users outside of the United States may be transferred to other countries such as the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your home country. By providing us with your information you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to the U.S. and processed on servers in the U.S. However, all reasonable steps will be taken to protect your privacy in accordance with the applicable data protection laws.
We are committed to doing all that we can to keep your data secure. We have set up systems and processes to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your data. Our minimum security standards can be found Stanford IT Security Standards.
You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data, and to object to or restrict its processing.
You have the right to request: information about how your personal data is processed, a copy of that personal data, and that anything inaccurate in your personal data is corrected immediately. You can also raise an objection about how your personal data is processed request that your personal data is erased if there is no longer a justification for it, or ask that the processing of your personal data is restricted in certain circumstances. If you have any of these requests, get in contact with the Lab.
This policy applies only to the JusticeBench platform, not to external sites we may link to.
We may update this policy and will reflect changes with a new update date.
Stanford Legal Design Lab
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305
legaldesignlab [at] law [dot] stanford [dot] edu
Last updated June 2025
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This website provides general information but not legal advice. Using this platform does not create an attorney-client relationship with Stanford or any contributors.
Always seek professional legal counsel in your jurisdiction for specific legal matters. The platform is not a substitute for legal advice.
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Stanford Legal Design Lab
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305
legaldesignlab [at] law [dot] stanford [dot] edu
Last updated June 2025