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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February, 2026
Last Updated: August 12, 2026

Foresight Legal (a DBA for Chen Enterprise Legal Services LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company) ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is a specialized law practice providing technology law services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information collected through our website, www.foresightlegal.io (the "Site"), and during the course of our professional representations and business operations.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information, as well as the rights available to individuals under applicable data privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, "CCPA/CPRA") and the European Union / United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

1. Scope & Business Context
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected:
● Via our Site (www.foresightlegal.io).
● Through prospective client communications, intake forms, conflict checks, and consultation requests.
● In connection with our legal representation, execution of engagement letters via third party signing services (e.g., Docusign), invoicing, and back-office financial administration.

No Attorney-Client Relationship via Site: Visiting our Site or submitting an inquiry via email or web forms does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with Foresight Legal is established only upon the execution of a formal written Engagement Letter signed by both parties.

2. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with an individual ("Personal Information").
A. Information Provided Directly by You
● Contact & Identification Data: Name, business email address, phone number, company name, job title, and physical business address.
● Engagement & Intake Data: Information submitted when requesting legal consultations, completing intake forms, or signing electronic documents via DocuSign.
● Client Matter Information: Case-specific details, intellectual property documentation, product technical specifications, code summaries, and confidential business context required to provide tailored legal counsel.
● Billing & Financial Data: Banking information, ACH/wire instructions, invoicing records, and transaction history processed for retainers and legal fees.
B. Information Collected Automatically
● Device & Server Logs: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, timestamps, and page engagement data.
● Cookies & Tracking: We do not utilize third-party tracking or behavioral analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixels) on our Site. Only essential session files or standard hosting logs required for web performance and security are maintained.

3. How We Use Your Information & Legal Bases (GDPR)
We process Personal Information for specific business purposes under the following legal bases:

 

Processing Purpose
Categories of Data Involved
Legal Basis (EU/UK GDPR)
Site Security & Infrastructure Maintenance

IP address, system usage logs

Legitimate Interests

Communicating with Prospects & Clients

Contact details, email exchanges (Google Workspace)

Legitimate Interests

Conflict Checks & Professional Compliance

Identity data, corporate affiliations, opposing party names

Legal Obligation & Legitimate Interests (Art.6(1)(f))

Invoicing & Banking Administration

Banking info, wire/ACH records, invoice records

Contract Performance & Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))

Executing & Performing Legal Counsel

Client matter details, contact details, engagement agreements

Performance of a Contract (Art. 6(1)(b))

4. Strict Client Confidentiality & Data Sharing Boundaries

A. Client Matter Confidentiality
As an active law practice, Foresight Legal is bound by strict ethical obligations of confidentiality, including the Attorney-Client Privilege and standard Rules of Professional Conduct. We do not share, sell, lease, or disclose personal details or client case information from one client to another, nor do we disclose client data to third parties other than those for the day to day operations of Foresight Legal without prior express authorization, except as strictly mandated by law or court order.

B. Third-Party Service Providers
To operate our practice effectively, we engage trusted service providers under strict data privacy and confidentiality agreements:

● Electronic Signature Provider: DocuSign (for executing client engagement letters).
● Cloud Productivity & Email: Google Workspace (for communications, document storage, and enterprise management).
● Back-Office Vendors: Specialized third-party vendors for accounting, administrative management, and essential firm marketing.
● Financial Institutions: Banking partners involved in processing retainer payments, wires, and ACH billing.

C. No Sale or Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising
We do not sell personal information, nor do we share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) or any other state or international privacy framework.

5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Legaltech Transparency
Given our core specialization in Product, AI, and IP counsel, Foresight Legal adheres to strict safeguards regarding artificial intelligence technologies:
● Strict Isolation of Client Data: Confidential client matters, proprietary source code, IP filings, and trade secrets are never entered into unvetted, public commercial AI platforms.
● Zero Model Training: Any legaltech or enterprise software utilized in our practice operates under enterprise-tier agreements guaranteeing that client data is never retained for training, re-training, or fine-tuning third-party AI models.

6. Data Retention Policy
We maintain Personal Information and client matter files in accordance with the following rules:
● Active Client Files: Client case materials, communications, and matter files are retained for the duration of the attorney-client relationship.
● Standard Retention Period: Upon conclusion of a matter or termination of engagement, client files are retained for 10 years in compliance with professional recordkeeping guidelines and firm policy, after which they are securely deleted or destroyed.
● Financial & Tax Records: Invoicing, banking, and accounting records are retained for the statutory period required by federal and state tax laws.

7. Privacy Rights (California & EU/UK)

A. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents have the following legal rights regarding their Personal Information:
● Right to Know / Access: The right to request details regarding the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information collected.
● Right to Deletion: The right to request deletion of Personal Information, subject to statutory legal and professional record-retention exceptions.
● Right to Correct: The right to request correction of inaccurate Personal Information.
● Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any
statutory privacy rights.

B. European Union & United Kingdom Residents (GDPR)
If you interact with us from the EU or UK, you hold rights under the GDPR, including:
● Right of Access, Rectification, and Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten").
● Right to Restrict or Object to Data Processing.
● Right to Data Portability.
● Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to submit a complaint to your local Supervisory Authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@foresightlegal.io.

8. International Data Transfers
Foresight Legal is headquartered in the United States (New Jersey). If you contact us or engage our services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We implement standard safeguards, including standard contractual protections, where required.

9. Data Security
We maintain appropriate technical and organizational safeguards (including encryption, secure access protocols, multi-factor authentication, and enterprise cloud protection) to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of Personal Information and client files.

10. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after updated policies are posted will be governed by the updated policies.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy request, please contact:

Foresight Legal
(A DBA for Chen Enterprise Legal Services LLC)
Email: info@foresightlegal.io
Website: www.foresightlegal.io

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