Law Enforcement & Data Disclosure Policy

1. Purpose of This Policy

This policy explains how [Your Website Name] handles requests for user information from:

  • Police and law enforcement agencies
  • Government authorities
  • Court systems and legal representatives
  • Regulatory bodies

We prioritize user privacy and will only disclose data when legally required.

2. We Do NOT Provide Data Without Legal Authority

We will not share any user information based on:

  • Informal requests
  • Emails or phone calls
  • Personal disputes
  • Claims without documentation

A valid legal order is required for any disclosure.

3. Legal Requests We Accept

We may comply with:

  • Court orders
  • Search warrants
  • Subpoenas issued by a court
  • Legally valid government requests

All requests must be properly documented and legally binding.

4. Emergency Exception

We may disclose limited information without a court order if we believe, in good faith, that doing so is necessary to prevent:

  • Imminent danger to life or physical safety
  • Serious harm to minors
  • Acts of violence or terrorism

This exception is applied strictly and rarely.

5. What Data May Be Disclosed

Depending on legal validity, we may provide:

  • Account registration details
  • IP address logs
  • Device identifiers
  • Payment records (if applicable)
  • Chat logs when legally compelled

We minimize data disclosure to the smallest amount legally required.

6. What We Will NOT Disclose

We will never share:

  • User data for marketing purposes
  • Private information without legal basis
  • Data requested by private individuals
  • Content for personal disputes or drama

7. User Notification

Whenever legally permitted, we will notify the affected user before disclosing data. If a legal order prohibits notification, we will comply with that restriction.

8. International Compliance

We comply with applicable laws including:

  • GDPR (EU)
  • CCPA (California)
  • IT Act & Data Protection Bill (India)
  • Local jurisdiction requirements