Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 7, 2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you access TERES services, including the DASH document management platform and our AI-powered transcription systems. They help us maintain secure sessions during legal proceedings and optimize service delivery.

As an ISO 27001:2022 certified provider, we implement cookies in compliance with strict data security standards required for handling confidential legal materials.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To secure access to case materials and transcripts in DASH
  • Security: To protect confidential legal documents and maintain attorney-client privilege
  • Session Management: To maintain continuous connection during real-time transcription
  • Performance: To optimize document upload and transcript delivery speeds
  • Preferences: To remember your turnaround time preferences and formatting settings
  • Analytics: To improve our AI transcription accuracy and service quality

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They cannot be disabled without significantly impacting your ability to use the Platform.

  • DASH platform session cookies
  • Secure document access tokens
  • Real-time transcription stream cookies
  • Law firm identification cookies
  • Hearing room connection cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Transcript format preferences
  • Time zone for hearing schedules
  • Preferred turnaround times
  • Recently accessed case files
  • Audio quality settings

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our Platform:

  • Transcript download patterns
  • DASH platform usage metrics
  • Service turnaround time analysis
  • Audio processing performance
  • Document upload statistics

Service Improvement Cookies

These cookies help us enhance our legal technology services:

  • AI model training feedback
  • Service quality metrics
  • Client satisfaction tracking
  • Legal tech conference engagement

Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Analytics Providers

  • Google Analytics: For DASH platform usage analytics
  • Microsoft Clarity: For service optimization insights
  • AWS CloudWatch: For performance monitoring

Customer Support

  • 24/7 Support System: For urgent hearing assistance
  • DASH Help Center: For platform guidance

Security Services

  • AWS Shield: For DDoS protection of legal materials
  • Multi-factor Authentication: For secure document access
  • SSL/TLS Encryption: For data transmission security

Managing Cookies

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through the DASH platform settings or by contacting our Client Services team at Maxwell Chambers, Singapore.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific cookie categories:

  • Analytics cookies: Via our Cookie Settings or Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Marketing cookies: Via our Cookie Settings or industry opt-out tools
  • Functional cookies: May impact Platform functionality

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. However, essential cookies required for secure document handling and real-time transcription cannot be disabled without affecting service delivery.

Regional Requirements

European Union (GDPR)

For EU law firms and arbitration centers, we obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. GDPR compliance is maintained throughout our ISO-certified processes.

California (CCPA)

California law firms have the right to opt-out of non-essential cookies. We never sell or share confidential legal information collected through any means.

Other Jurisdictions

We comply with cookie laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including:

  • UK GDPR requirements
  • Canadian PIPEDA requirements
  • Australian Privacy Act requirements
  • Singapore PDPA requirements

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through:

  • Email notification to account administrators
  • In-platform notifications
  • Banner notices on the Platform

Your continued use of the Platform after notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Privacy Team

Email: privacy@teres.ai

Phone: +65 6665 7125

Data Protection Officer: dpo@teres.ai

Maxwell Chambers Office:
TERES Legal Technology
32 Maxwell Road
Singapore 069115

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for a complete understanding of how we handle your information.