What data does Objection collect about me?
Objection collects personal data in order to operate the platform and comply with its legal obligations. The categories of data collected include:
Identity data — your name, email address, and verified identity credentials required for account creation
Account activity data — your submissions, filings, case participations, and platform interactions
Reputation data — your Honor Index score, case history, and participation record
Device and usage data — IP addresses, browser type, session data, and access logs for security and performance
Payment data — billing information processed via a PCI-compliant third-party payment provider; Objection does not store raw card data
Objection does not collect unnecessary data and does not sell personal data to third parties. Data collection is limited to what is required for the legitimate operation of the platform.
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with comprehensive data protection law, you have additional rights over this data — see the articles in this section.
How is my personal data used?
Your data is used for the following purposes:
Platform operation — delivering the services you signed up for, processing filings, and conducting adjudication
Identity verification — confirming that participants meet eligibility requirements and are accountable for their submissions
Reputation tracking — maintaining your Honor Index and participation record
Legal compliance — meeting obligations under applicable law, including responding to valid legal requests
Platform integrity — detecting and preventing abuse, coordinated campaigns, and fraudulent activity
Communications — notifying you of case updates, judgments, and platform changes
Objection does not use your data for targeted advertising. Your data is not sold to, rented to, or shared with third-party marketing organizations.
Legal basis for processing (EU/UK users): processing is based on contract performance (for platform operation), legitimate interests (for security and integrity), and legal obligation (for compliance purposes). Where required, Objection will seek explicit consent.
Does Objection comply with GDPR and EU/UK data protection law?
Yes. Objection is designed with compliance in mind across the jurisdictions it operates in.
For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, Objection operates in accordance with:
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) — covering lawful basis of processing, data subject rights, data minimization, and breach notification obligations.
UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 — applying equivalent protections to UK users following Brexit.
EU AI Act (applicable provisions) — Objection uses AI to assist in adjudication. Where AI is used in ways that could materially affect individuals, Objection provides transparency disclosures and maintains human oversight of all determinations.
Objection maintains records of processing activities and will appoint a Data Protection Officer or equivalent contact where required by law.
If you have a data protection query or wish to make a complaint, you can contact Objection's support team through the platform. Users in the EU/UK also have the right to lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority (e.g. the ICO in the UK, or the relevant supervisory authority in your EU member state).
What rights do I have over my personal data?
Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — You can request a copy of all personal data Objection holds about you.
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure / 'right to be forgotten' (Art. 17 GDPR) — You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal retention obligations Objection must comply with.
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) — You can request that Objection restrict how your data is used while a dispute is resolved.
Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR) — You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) — You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact Objection's support team through the platform. Objection will respond to valid requests within 30 days as required by law.
Note on platform records: Public case determinations and submitted evidence form part of the platform's public record. Deletion of your account does not automatically remove case determinations, which may remain accessible in order to maintain the integrity of the public record. Objection will explain any applicable restrictions when responding to your request.
How long does Objection retain my data?
Objection retains personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
General retention guidelines:
Account data — retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period after closure to comply with legal obligations
Case submissions and evidence — retained as part of the platform's permanent public record, which is fundamental to Objection's mission of accountability
Payment records — retained for the period required by applicable financial and tax regulations
Security and access logs — retained for a limited period for platform integrity purposes
When you close your account, Objection will delete or anonymize personal data that is no longer required, subject to the above exceptions. The platform's public record of case determinations and evidence may remain accessible to preserve the integrity of past judgments.
If you have specific retention questions or wish to request deletion, contact Objection's support team through the platform.