Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 17, 2026

1. Introduction

MyCaseStatus.in ("we", "us", or "our") is a free platform for searching Indian court cases. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this privacy policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Search Queries

When you search for cases, your search terms (CNR numbers, party names, advocate names) are sent to our backend to retrieve results from eCourts and other public databases. We may temporarily log search queries for analytics and debugging purposes.

2.2 Account Information (Optional)

If you choose to create a free account, we collect your name, email address, and hashed password. Account creation is entirely optional — you can use all search features without an account.

2.3 Contact Form Submissions

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect the name, email, and message you provide.

2.4 Technical Data

We collect basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This is used for security, analytics, and improving the service.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide case search results from public court databases
  • To maintain your saved cases and search history (if you have an account)
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To improve our services and user experience
  • To prevent abuse and ensure security
  • To compile anonymous usage statistics

4. What We Do NOT Do

  • We do NOT sell your data to third parties
  • We do NOT charge for any service
  • We do NOT require registration to search cases
  • We do NOT share your personal information with marketers
  • We do NOT track you across other websites

5. Cookies

We use minimal cookies:

  • Session cookie: Required for login functionality and captcha verification
  • Theme preference: Remembers your light/dark theme choice
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve the site

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Search functionality works without cookies (except captcha-based searches).

6. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your data:

  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt — we never store plain text passwords
  • All API calls use HTTPS encryption
  • Database access is restricted and secured
  • Regular security reviews and updates

7. Third-Party Services

We retrieve data from the following third-party sources:

  • eCourts (ecourts.gov.in) — for case status data
  • Indian Kanoon (indiankanoon.org) — for judgment search
  • data.gov.in — for court statistics

These services have their own privacy policies. We only send your search query to them — not your personal information.

8. Your Rights

  • Access: You can request a copy of your personal data
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and data
  • Correction: You can update your account information
  • Opt-out: You can use the site without an account

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@mycasestatus.in.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the homepage. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.