Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 31-10-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to BW – Best Expert Witness (www.bestwitness.com).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.

By using www.bestwitness.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with our website, you may provide:

1. Your name, email address, phone number, and contact details
2. Professional credentials, qualifications, and experience (for listings)
3. Payment or billing information (if applicable)
4. Communications sent through forms or email

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit www.bestwitness.com, we may automatically collect:

1. Your IP address and general location
2. Browser type, operating system, and device information
3. Website usage data (pages visited, time on site, etc.)
4. Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

1. Publish and manage expert witness listings
2. Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
3. Improve website functionality and user experience
4. Send notifications or updates related to listings
5. Comply with applicable legal obligations
6. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

4. Public Listings

Information you submit for inclusion in the directory will appear publicly on www.bestwitness.com. Please ensure that you only provide information you are comfortable sharing publicly. Sensitive or confidential data should not be included in your listing.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

www.bestwitness.com may use cookies, analytics, and similar technologies to:

1. Enhance site navigation and performance
2. Analyze visitor behavior to improve services
3. Store user preferences

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share limited information in the following situations:

1. With vendors or service providers who assist with hosting, payment processing, or email delivery
2. When required by law, regulation, or legal process
3. To protect the rights, property, or safety of BW – Best Expert Witness, our users, or others
4. We do not sell or trade your personal data.

7. Data Security

We employ reasonable administrative, physical, and technical measures to help protect personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

However, no online system or data transmission is completely secure, and you acknowledge that information shared via the internet is done at your own risk.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

1. Request access to or a copy of your personal data
2. Request corrections or updates to your information
3. Ask us to delete your listing or remove your data
4. Withdraw consent for marketing emails

Requests can be sent to support@bestwitness.com, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. GDPR (European Union) and CCPA (California) Compliance

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have specific privacy rights:

For EU / EEA Residents (GDPR):

You have the right to:

1. Access, correct, or delete your personal data
2. Object to or restrict processing of your data
3. Request data portability (receive your information in a commonly used format)
4. Withdraw consent at any time

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, or a legitimate business interest.

For California Residents (CCPA):

You have the right to:

1. Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
2. Request deletion of your personal information
3. Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)
4. Exercise your privacy rights without discrimination

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@bestwitness.com.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of any external sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

www.bestwitness.com is intended for use by adults 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will post the revised version on this page with an updated "Last Revised" date.

Continued use of www.bestwitness.com after updates means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: