Effective date: October 24, 2025 At Vertex Legal , we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through vertexlegal.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, your choices and rights, and how we handle cookies, third-party services, and affiliate relationships. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices. Scope and Purpose This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, communications you initiate with us (such as form submissions, newsletter signups, and comments), and through other digital interactions with Vertex Legal, unless a separate agreement specifically modifies these terms. It is intended to inform visitors, clients, prospects, and other users about our data handling practices in clear, plain language. Information We Collect We collect several types of information to operate the website effectively, to provide services, and to improve user experience. Categories of information we collect include: 1. Information You Provide Directly Contact details: name, email address, phone number, postal address when you sign up for newsletters, request resources, or register for events. Account information: username, password, and profile information if you create an account to access member resources. Communications: messages, comments, inquiries, and other content you submit via forms, email, or site messaging. Payment and billing data: payment card details and billing information collected when you purchase paid services. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers; payments are processed through trusted third-party payment processors. 2. Information Collected Automatically Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. Usage data: pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation paths, click behavior, search terms, and interactions with site features. Log data: server logs that record access times, errors, and other operational data used for troubleshooting and analytics. 3. Information from Third Parties We may receive information about you from third-party services and partners, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, and background-check or identity-verification services. Where required by law or contractual terms, we will supply notice that such data processing occurs and identify the categories of data involved. How We Use Your Information We use collected information for specific, legitimate purposes, including: Providing services: to deliver the legal content, resources, and services you request, including client intake, case-related communications, and account management. Communication: to respond to inquiries, send administrative messages, updates, confirmations, and important notices. Personalization: to tailor content, recommendations, and site features to your interests and preferences. Marketing and promotions: to send newsletters, promotional offers, and event invitations where you have opted in; you can opt out at any time (see User Rights below). Improvement and analytics: to analyze site performance, understand user behavior, test new features, and improve the site and our services. Security and compliance: to protect against abuse, malicious activity, fraud, and security threats; and to comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests. Payment processing: to manage billing and payments for paid services, including tax and accounting purposes. Legal Bases for Processing When applicable under U.S. or international law, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases: Contractual necessity: to perform a contract or provide the services you request. Consent: where you have given consent for specific purposes such as marketing emails. Legitimate interests: for site administration, security, fraud prevention, and business operation where such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights. Legal obligations: to comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you use our site and to provide certain features. What cookies we use Essential cookies: required for core site functionality such as authentication and session management. These cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use essential features. Performance and analytics cookies: used to collect information about traffic and site usage so we can measure and improve performance. Functionality cookies: to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. Advertising and targeting cookies: used by us and third parties to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and to measure ad effectiveness. Managing cookies Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences via settings, where you can block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality and some features may not work. You may also opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies through industry opt-out platforms and privacy controls provided by those third parties. Third-Party Links and Services

VertexLegal.org may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and services that are not operated by us. When you follow links to third-party sites, their own privacy policies will govern the collection and use of your personal information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external websites. Third-party services we use may include, but are not limited to: Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers Payment processors Analytics and performance tools Email service providers and marketing platforms Social media platforms and embeddable widgets We carefully select reputable providers and require them, where appropriate, to implement contractual safeguards and security measures. However, we do not control third-party practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information. Affiliate Links and Relationships Vertex Legal may participate in affiliate programs and include affiliate links to products, services, or resources. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission or referral fee. This compensation does not impact the price you pay. We disclose affiliate relationships where applicable to be transparent about potential financial interests. Affiliate links may use trackable parameters, cookies, or referral identifiers to attribute the referral and calculate commissions. These tracking mechanisms are often handled by the third-party affiliate program and are subject to that program’s privacy policy. Data Sharing and Disclosure We share personal information with third parties only in the circumstances described below: Service providers: vendors and contractors who perform services on our behalf, including payment processing, hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer support. These parties are authorized to use your data only as necessary to provide these services. Legal and safety reasons: when required by law, to respond to lawful requests and legal processes, to protect our rights and property, or to prevent fraud or imminent harm. Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will make reasonable efforts to notify affected users where required by law. Aggregated and anonymized data: we may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify you. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the relevant legal and business requirements. When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it. Security Measures We implement organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include access controls, encryption in transit and at rest where feasible, regular security testing, and employee training on data protection. While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from our website. International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the country where you live. Those countries may have different data protection laws. When transferring personal data across borders, we take appropriate steps to ensure the protection of your information, such as standard contractual clauses, and require that our service providers follow equivalent safeguards. User Rights and Choices Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information: Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Deletion: request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual limits. Restriction: request that we limit processing of your data for specific purposes. Portability: request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format where applicable. Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. Opt-out: opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in emails or by managing preferences in your account. To exercise these rights, please submit a request through the appropriate mechanisms on the site. We will verify your identity before responding to requests to protect your privacy and security. We may decline or limit requests where permitted by law, for example when fulfilling a request would adversely affect the privacy of others or when we must retain certain information for legal compliance. Children’s Privacy VertexLegal.org is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information as soon as feasible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please notify us through the designated channels on the site. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Significant changes may be communicated through banners on our site or email notices to affected users. How We Handle Disputes If you have concerns about our privacy practices or believe your rights have been violated, please use the request mechanisms provided on our site. We will investigate your complaint and seek to resolve it. Where applicable law provides additional dispute resolution procedures, such procedures will govern. Additional Disclosures Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be entitled to additional notices or protections. This policy provides a general overview of our privacy practices and is not intended to create contractual rights beyond any agreement you may have with Vertex Legal. By using VertexLegal.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the site or provide personal information. Note: This Privacy Policy is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Vertex Legal recommends consulting with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws specific to your situation.