Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ibid. ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our legal citation generator service, available at ibid.law, including our web application, Chrome browser extension, and Microsoft Word add-in (collectively, the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture URL from your Google account.
• User Content: We store the citations, sources, and projects you create and save through the Service.

Information Collected Automatically

• Session Data: We use session cookies to maintain your login state and remember your preferences.
• Limited technical data: We may collect basic logs and technical information (such as approximate time of access, browser type, and IP address) to operate, secure, and troubleshoot the Service.

Third-Party Services

• Google OAuth: We use Google OAuth for authentication. Google provides us with your email, name, and profile picture. Your use of Google OAuth is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• CourtListener API: When you search for cases, we may query the CourtListener API. Your queries are subject to CourtListener's Privacy Policy.
• GovInfo API: When you search for federal regulations or statutes, we may query the GovInfo API.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Authenticate your account and manage your session
• Store and organize your citations and sources
• Respond to your requests and provide customer support
• Send you service-related communications (for example, important account or service notices)
• Help detect, prevent, and address technical and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with vendors who help us operate the Service (for example, hosting and infrastructure providers), and only as needed for them to provide those services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Storage and Security

• We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers.
• Session cookies are marked as HttpOnly and Secure (in production) to prevent unauthorized access.
• No security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Data Retention

• We retain your account information and user content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service.
• You may delete your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
• We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at .

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

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