1. Introduction

The Criminal Justice Realm (TCJR) ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for all services provided through our website and platforms, including crisis management consulting, partnership programs, movement participation, and educational initiatives.

By accessing and using criminaljusticerealm.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

• Contact Forms: Full name, email, phone number, relationship to case, and details about your legal situation
• Help Requests: Case status, urgency level, timeline, and detailed descriptions of your crisis
• Partnership Inquiries: Organization name, contact person, organization type, project details, and budget information
• Movement Participation: Photos, captions, and testimonials shared on the movement page
• Account Information: Any profiles or accounts you create on our platform

B. Information Automatically Collected

• Cookies: Browser cookies for user preferences, analytics, and experience enhancement
• Website Analytics: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referral source
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Interaction patterns, clicks, form submissions, and navigation behavior

C. Information from Third Parties

• Information shared by partner organizations or referred contacts
• Public records or information you've made publicly available
• Service providers that assist us in delivering our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process and respond to help requests and consultations
• Develop and deliver personalized consulting services and crisis management support
• Evaluate partnership opportunities and program collaborations
• Maintain and improve our website and services
• Send important updates, newsletters, and educational content
• Comply with legal obligations and court orders
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Monitor movement participation and community impact

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have explicitly consented to the processing
• Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfill our services
• Legal Obligation: We are required by law to process your information
• Legitimate Interests: Processing serves our legitimate business interests
• Public Interest: Processing supports justice reform and community protection

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With contractors helping us deliver services (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• Partner Organizations: With collaborating nonprofits, law firms, and advocacy groups to serve you better
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Movement Participation: Public sharing of testimonials and photos you submit to the movement
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted over the internet
• Secure database storage with restricted access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
• Firewall protection and intrusion detection systems

Note: No data transmission is 100% secure. While we implement reasonable measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our services at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Support ongoing consulting relationships or case management

When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it. For crisis cases, we may retain records longer due to legal requirements or for follow-up support.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your information
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (doesn't affect prior processing)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@criminaljusticerealm.com or call (302) 217-8387.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through:

• Cookie Consent Banner: Accept or decline cookies when you visit our site
• Browser Settings: Manage or block cookies in your browser preferences
• Do Not Track: We honor browser "Do Not Track" signals where applicable

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site and improve our services.

10. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians concerned about their child's information should contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, which may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via email or by prominently posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our services following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.