Effective Date: April 3, 2026 | Last Updated: April 3, 2026
John Jacob Lloyd (“Operator,” “I,” “me,” or “my”) operates lloydesq.com (“the Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect your personal information when you use the Site. It also explains your rights regarding your information and how to exercise them.
1. Information Collected
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
Communications. If you contact me for any reason or otherwise communicate with me, I collect the contents of those communications.
Tool Inputs. When you use tools on the Site (such as citation lookup), you submit queries and inputs. These inputs may be processed to provide results.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data. I may automatically collect information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, features used, timestamps, session duration, and referring URLs.
Device and Connection Information. I may collect your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and general geographic location (derived from IP address).
Cookies and Similar Technologies. The Site may use cookies and similar technologies as described in Section 7.
1.3 Information Not Collected
I do not knowingly collect biometric data, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, health information, or other categories of sensitive personal information beyond what is described in this Policy.
2. How Your Information Is Used
2.1 Providing the Site
- Processing your tool queries and delivering results
- Responding to communications
2.2 Improving the Site
- Analyzing aggregated, de-identified usage patterns to improve functionality and design
- Monitoring system performance and diagnosing technical issues
2.3 Safety and Compliance
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues
- Enforcing the Terms of Service
- Complying with applicable legal obligations
3. How Tool Queries Are Handled
3.1 Third-Party Processing
Some tools on the Site may use artificial intelligence or third-party APIs to process queries and generate results. When you submit a query, it may be transmitted to a third-party provider for processing.
3.2 No Training on Your Data
Your queries are not used to train AI models. Any third-party AI providers used operate under commercial API terms that contractually prohibit the use of inputs and outputs for model training.
3.3 Privilege and Confidentiality
While I implement reasonable safeguards, no system is perfectly secure. You should evaluate whether your use of any cloud-based tool is appropriate given any confidentiality obligations governing your specific matter. You should consult the applicable ethics rules in your jurisdiction to assess your own obligations.
4. Data Retention
4.1 Communications
Communications are retained for up to three (3) years after resolution of your inquiry.
4.2 Usage and Analytics Data
Aggregated, de-identified usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.
5. How Information Is Shared
5.1 Service Providers
I may use third-party providers for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and other operational functions. These providers process your information only on my behalf and are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.
5.2 Legal Requirements
I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process (such as a subpoena, court order, or government request).
5.3 With Your Consent
I may share your information with third parties when you have given explicit consent to do so.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 All Users
Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information held about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact me at john@lloydesq.com. I will respond to requests within thirty (30) days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law.
6.2 California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: I do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
6.3 Residents of Other U.S. States with Privacy Laws
If you reside in a state with comprehensive privacy legislation (such as Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, or others), you may have rights similar to those described in Section 6.2. To exercise these rights, contact me at john@lloydesq.com.
6.4 International Users
If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
7.1 What Is Used
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Session management, security | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics cookies | Understanding usage patterns | Up to 2 years |
7.2 What Is Not Used
The Site does not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking pixels, or social media tracking widgets. I do not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising.
7.3 Your Choices
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Site.
8. Data Security
I implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and secure authentication mechanisms.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the Site at your own risk.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of eighteen (18). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under eighteen. If you believe a child under eighteen has provided personal information through the Site, please contact me at john@lloydesq.com.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Site.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If I make material changes, I will post a prominent notice on the Site at least thirty (30) days before the changes take effect.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy indicates when the most recent changes were made.
12. How to Contact Me
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
John Jacob Lloyd
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
john@lloydesq.com
This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 3, 2026.