Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 30, 2026 · Last updated: April 30, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information SmallClaimsHelper collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. SmallClaimsHelper (the "Service") is operated by Simcha Fuchs ("we," "us," "our"), an individual operating a sole proprietorship doing business as SmallClaimsHelper.

Quick summary: We collect what you submit to use the Service, plus your email address. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics services. We share data only with the processors required to run the Service. You can request deletion at any time by emailing support@smallclaimsforms.net.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

When you use the Service, you voluntarily provide:

Your email address (required for delivery and account access)
The case details you enter (state, parties, claim type, amount, narrative, evidence list) and the resulting draft documents

You choose what to enter. You may use generic or fictional values in any field except your email, which is required to deliver and grant access to your purchase.

Payment information

When you purchase, payment details (card number, billing address) are collected and processed directly by Stripe. We never see or store your full card number. We receive only: your name, email, country, and the amount paid.

Server logs

Our hosting provider (Netlify) automatically logs basic request information (IP address, user agent, timestamp, requested URL) for security and abuse prevention. These logs are retained by Netlify per their privacy policy.

2. Information we do not collect

The Service does not use any of the following:

Google Analytics, Fathom, Plausible, or any other web analytics
Tracking cookies or cross-site tracking pixels
Social media tracking (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, etc.)
Session replay or heatmap tools (Hotjar, FullStory, Clarity, etc.)
Advertising networks or retargeting

Stripe may set its own cookies on its hosted checkout pages; that processing is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy linked above.

3. How we use your information

To generate your small claims court document drafts. Your inputs are passed to Anthropic's Claude API to produce the output.
To deliver your small claims court document drafts. We render the output to you in the browser and may email you a confirmation receipt.
To process payment. We pass payment instructions to Stripe; Stripe handles the transaction.
To prevent abuse. We may review server logs to detect fraud, spam, or technical issues.
To respond to your support requests. If you email us, we use that information to help you.

4. Third-party processors

The Service relies on the processors below. Your data is shared with them only as necessary to provide the Service:

Anthropic (privacy policy) — receives your inputs via the Claude API to generate the output. Per Anthropic's commercial terms, inputs submitted via the API are not used to train their models.
Stripe (privacy policy) — processes payments. Stripe is a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor.
Netlify (privacy policy) — hosts the website and stores temporary session data.

We do not sell your data, share it with advertisers, or use it for marketing purposes outside of the Service.

5. Data retention

Unpaid form sessions: your inputs are stored for up to 24 hours while you complete checkout, then automatically deleted.
Payment records: retained by Stripe per their retention policy, which we cannot override.
Server logs: retained by Netlify per their retention policy (typically 30 to 90 days).

6. Your rights

All users

You can request at any time, by emailing support@smallclaimsforms.net:

A copy of the data we hold about you (access)
Correction of any inaccurate data
Deletion of your data (subject to any records we are legally required to keep)
Opt-out from any marketing emails

We respond to all requests within 30 days.

California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the rights listed above plus the right to know what categories of personal information we collect, sell, or share. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. California residents can contact us at the email above to exercise these rights.

European Union / UK residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are in the EU or UK, you have the rights listed above plus:

The right to data portability (receive your data in machine-readable form)
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interest
The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Our legal basis for processing is (a) performance of a contract (delivering your purchase), and (b) legitimate interest (fraud prevention, which you may opt out of by not using the Service).

7. Security

Data in transit is protected by HTTPS/TLS. Data at rest is encrypted by Netlify and Stripe using industry-standard encryption. Despite reasonable precautions, no internet transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children

The Service is intended for adults. It is not directed to people under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will delete it.

9. International data transfers

Our processors are located in the United States and European Union. If you use the Service from outside these regions, your data will be transferred to and processed in those jurisdictions. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after an update constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For any privacy question, concern, or request:

Email: support@smallclaimsforms.net
Response time: typically within 2 business days.