Your Privacy Is Built Into Everything We Do
In a world where AI conversations can be subpoenaed, we've built Divorce Ally to protect what's yours.
Why This Matters Now
A recent federal court ruling changed the landscape for AI and legal privacy.
In February 2026, a federal court in the Southern District of New York ruled in United States v. Heppner (No. 25-cr-00503-JSR) that documents created using consumer AI tools were not protected by attorney-client privilege. The court found that sharing confidential information with a consumer AI service could constitute a waiver of privilege because the data may be retained, used for model training, or accessed by third parties.
This ruling highlights an important distinction: the type of AI infrastructure matters. Consumer AI tools and enterprise AI platforms handle data very differently.
This is a factual summary of a public court ruling, not legal advice. For questions about how this ruling may affect your situation, please consult a licensed attorney.
How We Protect Your Information
Every layer of Divorce Ally is designed with your privacy in mind — from the AI infrastructure we chose to how we handle your data after you leave.
Enterprise-Grade AI Processing
Your data is processed through Google Cloud Vertex AI — the same enterprise infrastructure used by hospitals, banks, and Fortune 500 companies. This is not a consumer chatbot.
Zero Training Data Policy
Your divorce information is never used to train AI models. This is contractually guaranteed by Google Cloud's Vertex AI Terms of Service — not just a promise.
Encrypted Everything
All data is encrypted with TLS 1.3 in transit and AES-256 at rest. Your information is protected to the same standard used by major financial institutions.
Data Minimization
AI processing is ephemeral — your data is processed and the result returned, with no persistent storage in AI systems. If you cancel, all account data is purged within 7 days.
You Control Your Data
Download all your data anytime. Delete your account and everything goes — forms, files, chat history, all of it. No hidden copies, no retention tricks.
No Third-Party Data Sharing
We never sell your data to advertisers, data brokers, or anyone else. Your divorce information stays between you and the platform. Period.
Consumer AI Tools vs. Divorce Ally
Not all AI is created equal. Here's how enterprise-grade AI infrastructure compares to consumer chatbots when it comes to your sensitive legal information.
| Feature | Consumer AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini app, etc.) | Divorce Ally Enterprise Vertex AI |
|---|---|---|
| AI model type | Consumer chatbot (ChatGPT, Gemini app, etc.) | Enterprise Vertex AI (Google Cloud) |
| Data used for AI training | May be used unless you opt out | Never — contractually prohibited |
| Data retention by AI provider | Varies — often retained indefinitely | Ephemeral processing only |
| Encryption standard | Varies by provider | TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest |
| Privileged communication risk | Federal court ruled NOT protected | Enterprise-grade data handling |
| Data deletion on cancellation | Manual request, no guarantee | Full purge within 7 days |
| Third-party data sharing | Common for ad targeting | Never — zero third-party sharing |
AI model type
Consumer chatbot (ChatGPT, Gemini app, etc.)
Enterprise Vertex AI (Google Cloud)
Data used for AI training
May be used unless you opt out
Never — contractually prohibited
Data retention by AI provider
Varies — often retained indefinitely
Ephemeral processing only
Encryption standard
Varies by provider
TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest
Privileged communication risk
Federal court ruled NOT protected
Enterprise-grade data handling
Data deletion on cancellation
Manual request, no guarantee
Full purge within 7 days
Third-party data sharing
Common for ad targeting
Never — zero third-party sharing
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Legal Disclaimer: DivorceAlly is a document preparation service and is not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, legal representation, or attorney-client privilege. The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The summary of United States v. Heppner is a factual description of a public court ruling and does not constitute legal analysis or opinion. For questions about legal privilege, data privacy, or how court rulings may affect your specific situation, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. Enterprise-grade infrastructure reduces certain data handling risks but does not create attorney-client privilege where none exists.