Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
LegitimateLand ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored hashed). You may optionally provide your phone number and country.
Claim Data
When you create land claims, we store parcel geometry (coordinates), claim descriptions, evidence files, and attestation records. Claim records are public by default, but your personally identifiable information (name, email, phone) is never included in public records.
Evidence Files
Files you upload as evidence are stored via Uploadcare. Each file is hashed for integrity. You control the access level: public, claim-parties only, or private.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our platform services
- To process and display land claim records (excluding PII)
- To detect overlapping claims and facilitate dispute resolution
- To send you notifications about your claims and disputes
- To verify your email address and secure your account
4. Public vs. Private Data
Public: Parcel boundaries (geometry), claim type, claim status, claim description, public evidence, attestation statements (anonymized).
Private: Your name, email, phone number, account details, private evidence files, internal dispute communications.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with: service providers (hosting, email, file storage) who process data on our behalf; law enforcement when required by law; and other parties in a dispute, limited to information necessary for resolution.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords (bcrypt), JWT-based authentication, and access controls on sensitive data.
7. Your Rights
You may: access and download your personal data; correct inaccurate information; request deletion of your account; withdraw consent for optional data processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@legitimateland.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting a notice on our platform.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@legitimateland.com.