Privacy Policy
Last Updated (02/11/2026)
| Categories of Personal Information | Do We Collect? | Do We Disclose For Business Purpose? | Do We Sell? |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAME, CONTACT INFORMATION AND IDENTIFIERS:
Identifiers such as a real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, or other similar identifiers. |
Yes | Yes | No |
| CUSTOMER RECORDS:
Paper and electronic customer records containing personal information, such as name, address and location from which consumer interactions with us occur, telephone number, insurance policy number, education, employment, employment history, tax records to qualify for certain programs, or any other financial information. |
Yes | Yes | No |
| PROTECTED CLASSIFICATIONS:
Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law such as race (only at the individual’s option), sex, age, national origin, disabilities, and citizenship status. |
No | No | No |
| PURCHASE HISTORY AND TENDENCIES:
Commercial information, including energy usage data, tiers, rates, records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies. |
Yes | Yes | No |
| BIOMETRIC INFORMATION:
Physiological or biological characteristics that can be used alone or in combination with each other to establish individual identity, fingerprint, face, hand, palm, and voice recordings, that contain identifying information. |
No | No | No |
| USAGE DATA:
Internet, Web analytics or other electronic network activity information, including IP addresses, browser versions and interaction with websites, applications or advertisements. |
Yes | Yes | No |
| GEOLOCATION DATA:
Precise geolocation information about a particular individual or device. |
Yes | Yes | No |
| AUDIO/VISUAL:
Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information. |
No | No | No |
| EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Professional or employment-related information. |
Yes | Yes | No |
| EDUCATION INFORMATION:
Information that is not publicly available or personally identifiable information as defined in the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99). |
Yes | Yes | No |
| PROFILES AND INFERENCES:
Inferences drawn from any of the information identified above to create a profile about a prospect, contact, account, or organization reflecting preferences, and characteristics. We may collect the following about employees’ and job applicants’ on behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes. |
Yes | Yes | No |
Privacy Policy
Aptus Court Reporting
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Aptus Court Reporting (“Aptus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect through our website, services, and business operations.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information and outlines the rights available to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”).
This Policy applies to information collected online at aptuscr.com, through our litigation technology platforms, and through offline business interactions.
1. Information We Collect
Under California law, “personal information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual or household.
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Identifiers
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Name
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Business address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Account name
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IP address
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Online identifiers
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold or shared for cross-context advertising: No
B. Customer Records
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Contact details
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Case-related contact information
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Professional credentials
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Billing information
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Financial information necessary to complete transactions
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold: No
C. Commercial Information
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Records of services requested or obtained
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Scheduling information
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Service preferences
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold: No
D. Internet or Network Activity
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Website usage data
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Browser type and version
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IP address
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Interaction with website features
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold: No
E. Geolocation Data
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Approximate location derived from IP address
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold: No
F. Professional or Employment Information
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Employment history
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Job application materials
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Professional background
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold: No
G. Education Information
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Information provided in job applications
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Non-public education records submitted voluntarily
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold: No
H. Profiles and Inferences
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Inferences drawn to understand service preferences
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Business relationship management insights
Collected: Yes
Disclosed for business purposes: Yes
Sold: No
We Do Not Collect:
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Biometric identifiers
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Protected classifications beyond voluntary disclosures
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Audio or visual information outside the scope of litigation services
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Personal information for resale
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
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Providing court reporting and litigation technology services
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Scheduling and coordinating depositions and proceedings
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Delivering transcripts, exhibits, video, and related materials
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Processing payments and billing
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Improving website performance and user experience
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Communicating with clients
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Recruiting and employment purposes
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Legal compliance and risk mitigation
We do not sell personal information.
3. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to:
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Service providers (IT, hosting, analytics, payment processors)
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Court reporters, videographers, and litigation support personnel
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Professional advisors
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Government agencies when legally required
All disclosures are made for business purposes under written agreements requiring data protection.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide requested services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Enforce agreements
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Protect against fraud or misuse
Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and legal requirements related to litigation records.
5. California Consumer Privacy Rights
California residents have the following rights:
Right to Know
You may request:
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Categories of personal information collected
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Sources of information
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Business purposes for collection
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Categories of third parties to whom information is disclosed
Right to Access
You may request a copy of specific personal information collected about you within the past 12 months (up to twice per year).
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exemptions including:
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Completing transactions
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Providing requested services
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Security and fraud prevention
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Legal compliance
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Exercising free speech
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Internal lawful uses compatible with the context of collection
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information
We do not use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to provide services.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
6. How to Submit a Request
To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
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📞 619.546.9151
📍 401 W. A Street, Suite 1680
San Diego, CA 92101
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests as required by law.
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyze traffic
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Improve functionality
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Understand user behavior
Cookies do not collect sensitive personal information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Children’s Privacy
Aptus Court Reporting does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
Security measures include:
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Daily malware scanning
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Secure hosting environments
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Restricted internal access
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Encryption where appropriate
No system is guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date above.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
13. SMS/Text Messaging
Aptus Court Reporting may send SMS/text messages to independent contractors in our network regarding job assignments, scheduling, and production matters. By agreeing to receive SMS communications, you consent to receiving text messages at the mobile number provided. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for assistance. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All categories stated in this privacy policy exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. For questions, contact us at info@aptuscr.com or 1-866-999-8310.

