Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Briefcase Legal Empowerment, Inc. ("Briefcase," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://nextbriefcase.com and any other sites or services that link to this Policy (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
Note: This Policy is intended to address requirements under U.S. law, including federal and state privacy, email, and SMS rules. It is not legal advice.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
1(a). Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you provide directly to us, such as:
- Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and organization.
- Account information such as username, password, and preferences (if/when an account feature is offered).
- Form submissions including details you provide when you fill out contact forms, intake forms, surveys, waitlists, or support requests.
- Communication content including messages you send to us by email, SMS/text, or other channels.
We do not intentionally collect highly sensitive personal information (such as government ID numbers, financial account numbers, or health-related information) through our public-facing website forms. Please do not submit such information through these forms unless we specifically request it.
1(b). Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Services, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain information, such as:
- Device and browser information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers).
- Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, time and date of visits, time on page, and similar usage metrics).
- Approximate location information derived from your IP address.
We collect this information using cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies.
1(c). Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Analytics providers.
- Email and messaging delivery platforms that facilitate our communications.
- Partners and service providers who help us operate and improve the Services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Services, including responding to your inquiries and requests.
- To communicate with you, including by email and SMS/text, about your inquiries, account, appointments, updates, and related information.
- To send automated responses (email and/or SMS) when you submit forms or otherwise interact with the Services.
- To personalize and improve the Services, including analyzing how users interact with the website to improve content, features, and usability.
- To maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our rights, including enforcing our terms and policies.
- To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and lawful requests.
- For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection, or with your consent.
We do not sell your Personal Data as that term is commonly understood (i.e., for money), and we do not rent or lease your Personal Data to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Services.
3(a). Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Strictly necessary cookies to operate core site features.
- Performance and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, parts of the Services may not function properly.
3(b). Third-Party Analytics (Including Google Analytics)
We use automated tools, including third-party analytics providers such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our Services, improve performance, and enhance user experience. These tools may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as your IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
Google Analytics may also collect and process data as described in Google's policies. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. Google and other providers may offer tools or settings that allow you to manage certain analytics data collection or opt-out preferences.
3(c). Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, our Services do not respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms. You can use your browser settings to manage cookies and other tracking technologies.
4. Email Communications
We may send you emails:
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
- To send confirmations or updates related to your use of the Services.
- To provide information you requested (e.g., newsletters, waitlist updates, or product information).
You can opt out of non-essential email communications at any time by following the "unsubscribe" instructions in those emails or by contacting us using the information in the Contact Us section below. We may still send you transactional or service-related emails (e.g., security alerts, account notices, or essential updates) where permitted by law.
We strive to comply with applicable U.S. email laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act, for email communications.
5. SMS/Text Messaging
We may offer the ability to communicate with you via SMS/text message, including automated responses when you submit forms or request text-based communication.
5(a). SMS Use and Consent
- We send SMS/text messages only when you have provided a mobile number and given consent or made a clear request to communicate via text (for example, by checking a box or selecting SMS as your preferred contact method).
- SMS/text messages may be used for:
- Responding to customer inquiries.
- Providing updates or confirmations regarding your account, inquiries, or appointments.
- Sending security alerts or important service notifications.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier. Participation is not required to access our core services.
5(b). SMS Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS/text messages at any time by replying "STOP" (or as otherwise instructed in the message). After you opt out, we may send a final confirmatory message to acknowledge your request. You can also contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below to help manage your communication preferences.
5(c). Third Parties That Help Provide the Messaging Service
Briefcase Legal Empowerment, Inc. may disclose Personal Data and other information as follows:
Third Parties that Help Provide the Messaging Service:
We will not share your opt-in to an SMS short code campaign with a third party for purposes unrelated to supporting you in connection with that campaign. We may share your Personal Data with third parties that help us provide the messaging service, including, but not limited to, platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
6. How We Share Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers and Vendors: With third-party companies that provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, data storage, analytics, email and messaging delivery, customer support, and security. These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to perform services for us.
- Affiliates and Subsidiaries: We may disclose the Personal Data to our affiliates or subsidiaries; however, if we do so, their use and disclosure of your Personal Data will be subject to this Policy.
- Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
- Legal and Safety: To comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental requests; to enforce our terms and policies; and to protect the rights, property, or safety of Briefcase, our users, or others.
- With Your Consent: When you direct us or otherwise consent to sharing.
Exclusion for Text Messaging Data:
Notwithstanding the categories above, all the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, except as necessary to provide the messaging service on our behalf as described in Section 5(c).
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide the Services and maintain our relationship with you;
- Satisfy the purposes described in this Policy;
- Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations; and
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
When information is no longer needed, we will delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with our data retention practices and applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected Personal Data from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live in the United States, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable state laws. These rights may include the ability to:
- Request access to certain information we hold about you.
- Request that we delete certain information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Request that we correct inaccuracies in your information.
- Opt out of certain processing, such as targeted advertising or "selling" of Personal Data (as defined by applicable state law).
To exercise these rights (where applicable), or to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us at privacy@nextbriefcase.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
You may also:
- Manage cookies through your browser settings.
- Unsubscribe from emails using the link in those emails.
- Opt out of SMS by replying "STOP" as described above.
10(a). California "Shine the Light" Law
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of Personal Data (if any) we disclosed to third parties for their direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared Personal Data in the immediately preceding calendar year. As stated in this Policy, we do not disclose Personal Data to third parties for their independent direct marketing purposes.
If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.
11. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites or services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with information.
12. International Users
The Services are hosted in the United States and are intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and central database are located. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its collection and use as described in this Policy.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Services after any changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any disputes related thereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in or serving Nashville, Tennessee, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
