Causation Clarity – Defense Simulation Service
Effective: 2 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Causation Clarity collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information. It applies to all visitors to this website and all clients who engage Causation Clarity for services.

Causation Clarity is operated by Raymond Davey, an independent sole trader based in New Zealand. Services are delivered remotely to clients, primarily in the United States.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you submit a form, request a sample, or engage services, we may collect:

Name
Law firm or organization name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Jurisdiction
Case-related information you voluntarily submit
Uploaded documents (including IME reports, treatment notes, imaging reports, and related written materials)

We collect only the information necessary to evaluate and deliver the service.

B. Payment Information

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe). Causation Clarity does not store full credit card details.

Billing-related information (such as billing name and invoice details) is retained for accounting and record-keeping purposes.

C. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral source

This information is collected through analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and is used in aggregate form to understand website usage.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To evaluate whether a submission falls within service scope
To provide Defense Simulation analysis
To communicate regarding engagement status and delivery
To process payments and maintain financial records
To maintain website functionality and security
To improve website performance in aggregate

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We do not maintain marketing mailing lists or send promotional communications unrelated to active engagement.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (U.S. Context)

For U.S. clients, personal information is processed:

To perform contractual services requested by you
For legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention and record-keeping)
With your consent where required (such as analytics cookies)

4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Request disclosure of the personal information collected about you
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Know whether personal information is sold or shared (Causation Clarity does not sell or share personal information)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Requests may be submitted via the contact information below. Identity verification may be required before processing requests.

5. Confidentiality of Case Materials

Documents and case materials submitted through the website are treated as confidential and are used solely for delivery of the requested service.

Causation Clarity:

Does not use client case materials for training external AI systems
Does not publish or redistribute submitted materials
Does not share documents with third parties except as required for secure processing (e.g., cloud storage providers)

Clients are responsible for redacting privileged or highly sensitive information before submission where required by their professional obligations.

6. Use of Technology and Processing Tools

Analytical services may incorporate structured computational tools to assist in organizing and synthesizing information. Such tools operate under the control of Causation Clarity and are not authorized to independently reuse or distribute client data.

No client-submitted data is sold, licensed, or repurposed.

7. Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary:

Inquiry submissions: up to 12 months
Client engagement records and invoices: up to 7 years for accounting compliance
Uploaded case materials: retained only as necessary to complete the engagement and for reasonable administrative continuity, then deleted or securely archived

Clients may request deletion of their personal data where legally permissible.

8. Third-Party Service Providers

The following third-party providers may process information:

Stripe (payment processing)
Secure cloud storage providers (document handling)
Google Analytics (website usage tracking)
Email hosting providers (e.g., Google Workspace)

Each provider operates under its own privacy policy and security standards.

Causation Clarity does not control third-party privacy practices.

9. Cookies

This website uses:

Essential cookies required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies used to understand website usage

Analytics cookies may be disabled through your browser settings or cookie preference tools.

10. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. International Transfers

Causation Clarity is operated from New Zealand. Information may be transferred to and processed in New Zealand or other jurisdictions where service providers are located.

By using this site and engaging services, you consent to such transfers.

12. Your Rights

You may request:

Access to your personal information
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

Requests may be submitted to the contact information below.

13. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Raymond Davey
Causation Clarity
Email: raymond@causationclarity.com

14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Material changes will be reflected on this page.