Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

SmallClaimsHelper USA ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website SmallClaimsHelper.com. We provide free informational tools to help individuals navigate the small claims court process. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Our interactive tools — the Claim Checker, Demand Letter Generator, Evidence Checklist, and SOL Calculator — process all information locally within your web browser. This means:

• Your name, address, and contact details entered into the Demand Letter Generator are never transmitted to our servers
• Defendant information, dispute descriptions, and claim amounts are not stored or logged
• Dates, state selections, and case details entered into any tool are not retained after your session ends
• Checklist completion status is stored only in your browser's local memory and is cleared when you close the page

3. Information We May Collect Automatically

Like most websites, our servers may automatically receive and log standard technical information when you visit, including:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website (how you arrived at our site)
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected in aggregate for the purpose of understanding how our site is used and improving it. It is not used to identify individual users.

4. Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies necessary for basic site functionality — for example, remembering your preferences within a session. We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or behavioral profiling technologies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect the functionality of our tools.

5. Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand aggregate usage patterns (such as which pages are most visited). If we do, we configure these tools to anonymize IP addresses and disable cross-site tracking. We do not use Google Analytics' advertising features or allow analytics providers to use our data for their own purposes.

6. Third-Party Links

Our state pages and tool pages may contain links to official government websites (such as state court websites) and other third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Security

Because we do not collect or store your case information, there is no personal case data for us to secure. For the limited technical log data we do receive, we maintain reasonable administrative and technical safeguards appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of that information.

9. Your Rights

Because we do not collect personally identifiable information through our tools, there is generally no personal data for us to retrieve, correct, or delete on your behalf. If you have a specific concern about information you believe we may hold, please contact us and we will respond promptly.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please contact us to exercise any applicable rights.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

SmallClaimsHelper USA
Email: privacy@smallclaimshelper.com