Veralex Cookies Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on our website, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings. This policy applies to GENIO GROUP, INC. ("Company", "Veralex", "we", "us") and our website https://www.veralex.ai (the "Site"), as well as associated AI-powered legal research and document analysis services (together, the "Services").
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BY USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, YOU ACCEPT THE PRACTICES AND POLICIES DESCRIBED IN THIS POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SITE OR THE SERVICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
If you are an attorney or legal professional, please pay special attention to Sections 5, 6, and 8 of this Policy, which address attorney-client privilege, professional confidentiality, and your ethical obligations when using AI-powered legal services with cookies.
Table of Contents
5. SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Attorney-Client Privilege Considerations
For legal professionals, we implement enhanced cookie protections to maintain attorney-client privilege and professional confidentiality:
- ABA Model Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality): Cookies do not compromise client confidentiality obligations
- ABA Model Rule 1.1 (Competence): Our cookie technology supports competent representation
- Professional Standards: Cookie handling meets legal industry security standards
Data Minimization for Legal Services
For legal professionals, we implement enhanced data minimization:
- Only essential cookies are used for privileged information processing
- Sensitive legal data is never used for marketing or analytics cookies
- Third-party cookies are restricted when processing confidential legal documents
6. AI AND MACHINE LEARNING CONSIDERATIONS
AI-Powered Legal Research Cookies
Our AI-powered legal research and document analysis services use specialized cookies to enhance performance and accuracy:
- Research Context Cookies: Maintain context across legal research sessions
- AI Model Optimization: Help improve AI accuracy for legal queries
- Document Processing: Enhance document analysis and extraction capabilities
- User Preference Learning: Remember your research preferences and patterns
AI Transparency
All AI-related cookies are clearly identified and can be managed independently. We do not use cookies to train AI models on your confidential legal information without explicit consent.
7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND COOKIES
Third-Party Cookie Categories
We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies:
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website usage analytics and performance monitoring
- Hotjar: User behavior analysis and heat mapping
Security Services
- Cloudflare: DDoS protection and security monitoring
- reCAPTCHA: Bot protection and security verification
Payment Processing
- Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
Legal Professional Notice
Third-party cookies are carefully vetted to ensure they do not compromise attorney-client privilege or professional confidentiality. We maintain strict data processing agreements with all third-party providers.
8. INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE
GDPR Compliance (EU)
For users in the European Union, our cookie practices comply with GDPR requirements:
Legal Basis
We process cookie data based on:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) - For non-essential cookies after obtaining your explicit consent
- Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) - For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
- Contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) - Where cookies are necessary to provide requested services
Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your cookie data (Article 15)
- Rectification of inaccurate cookie data (Article 16)
- Erasure ("right to be forgotten") of your cookie data (Article 17)
- Restrict processing of your cookie data (Article 18)
- Data portability of your cookie data (Article 20)
- Object to cookie processing based on legitimate interests (Article 21)
- Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based cookie processing (Article 7(3))
Explicit Consent Requirements
- Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous (Article 4(11) GDPR)
- No pre-ticked checkboxes or forced consent
- Easy withdrawal of consent at any time
- Granular consent options for different cookie categories
Data Protection Contact: [email protected]
CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California)
For California residents:
- Personal Information: Cookies may collect personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA
- Consumer Rights: You may exercise all CCPA/CPRA rights regarding cookie data
- No Sale: We do not sell personal information collected through cookies
- Opt-Out: Available for cookies used for targeted advertising
Other Jurisdictions
We comply with applicable cookie and privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate or serve users.
9. SECURITY MEASURES
Cookie Security Standards
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect cookie data:
- HTTPS Encryption: All cookies are transmitted over secure, encrypted connections
- Secure Flag: Sensitive cookies are marked with the Secure flag
- HttpOnly Flag: Authentication cookies use HttpOnly to prevent XSS attacks
- SameSite Attribute: CSRF protection through SameSite cookie attributes
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments of cookie practices
Legal Professional Security
Enhanced security for legal professionals:
- Separate cookie domains for privileged information
- Enhanced encryption for legal document processing cookies
- Strict access controls for attorney-client communications
- Regular compliance audits for legal industry standards
10. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION
Cookie Retention Periods
We retain cookie data for the following periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication Cookies: 30 days or until logout
- Analytics Cookies: 2 years maximum
- Preference Cookies: 1 year or until changed
- Legal Research Cookies: 90 days for privileged information
Data Deletion
You can request deletion of cookie data by:
- Using browser settings to clear cookies
- Contacting our support team
- Using our cookie preference center
- Submitting a data deletion request
Legal Professional Data Handling
For legal professionals, we implement accelerated deletion schedules for privileged information and maintain detailed audit trails of all data handling activities.
11. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through our website or email
- Provide clear information about what has changed
- Give you time to review changes before they take effect
Legal Professional Notice
For legal professionals, we provide advance notice of any changes that might affect attorney-client privilege or professional confidentiality requirements. You will receive direct notification of such changes.
Your continued use of our website and services after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree to the changes, you should stop using our services and contact us to discuss your concerns.
12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your cookie preferences, please contact us using the information below:
Contact Information
Company: GENIO GROUP, INC.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.veralex.ai
Customer Support Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
For Different Types of Inquiries:
- Cookie Questions: [email protected] (subject line: "Cookie Policy")
- Privacy Concerns: [email protected] (subject line: "Privacy Inquiry")
- Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
- Legal Professionals: [email protected] (subject line: "Legal Professional Inquiry")
- Technical Support: [email protected] (subject line: "Technical Support")
Cookie Preference Management
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Contacting us directly using the information above
- Adjusting your browser settings as described in this Policy
Response Times
We will respond to your cookie-related inquiries within:
- General Inquiries: 2-3 business days
- Privacy/Data Protection Requests: 30 days (as required by GDPR)
- Legal Professional Inquiries: 1-2 business days
- Technical Issues: 24-48 hours
Important Legal Notice
This Cookie Policy is part of our comprehensive privacy framework. For complete information about how we handle your personal information, please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Last Updated: June 19, 2025
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Trademark: Veralex is a trademark of GENIO GROUP, INC.