Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But since we're lawyers who deal with corporate and IP law every day, we know how important your data really is. So we've tried to make this as straightforward as possible. No legalese gymnastics, just the real deal about how we handle your information.
Welcome to Blazethorn Nexus Legal. We're a Toronto-based firm that specializes in corporate law and intellectual property protection. When you reach out to us or use our services, you're trusting us with sensitive information - and we don't take that lightly.
This privacy policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. We're bound by Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which sets the rules for how private sector organizations handle personal information.
Whether you're a startup founder looking for legal advice, a corporation needing IP protection, or just browsing our site to see if we're a good fit - this policy applies to you.
When you contact us or become a client, we'll typically collect:
Like most websites, ours collects some technical data automatically:
Here's the deal - we use your information for legitimate business and legal purposes:
Let's be crystal clear: we don't sell your personal information. Period. However, there are some situations where we might need to share it:
Sometimes we'll need to share information with third parties to help with your legal matter - like expert witnesses, court reporters, or other professionals. We'll always get your okay first (unless it's already covered in our engagement agreement).
We work with trusted vendors who help us run our practice - think cloud storage providers, accounting software, case management systems. These folks are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it for the specific services they're providing us.
If we're legally required to disclose information (court orders, subpoenas, regulatory requests), we'll comply. But we'll also notify you when possible, unless we're prohibited from doing so.
If our firm merges with another, gets acquired, or transfers client files to another lawyer (with proper notice and consent), your information would be part of that transfer. Rest assured, it would still be subject to the same confidentiality obligations.
Data security isn't just important for us - it's part of our professional responsibility as lawyers. Here's what we do to keep your information safe:
Under Canadian privacy law, you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal information:
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We'll provide it within 30 days (though we might need to redact info that's subject to legal privilege or relates to other people).
If any information we have is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to fix it. This is important - accurate info helps us serve you better.
For non-essential uses of your information (like marketing emails), you can withdraw consent anytime. Just know that for legal services, we'll still need to keep certain information to meet our professional obligations.
If you think we've mishandled your personal information, you can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. We'd prefer you reach out to us first though - we're reasonable people and we'll work to fix any issues.
Yeah, we use cookies - not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. Here's what's happening behind the scenes:
These keep the website functioning properly. Things like remembering your session, security features, and basic functionality. You can't really opt out of these without breaking the site.
We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. It helps us figure out if our content is useful and what pages need improvement. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but heads up - some parts of our website might not work as smoothly. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
We don't use advertising cookies or sell your browsing data to third parties. That's not our thing.
This is where being a law firm makes us a bit different from other businesses. When you're our client, your communications with us are protected by solicitor-client privilege - which is one of the strongest protections in Canadian law.
Even for information that isn't technically privileged, we're bound by strict professional duties of confidentiality. The Law Society of Ontario's rules require us to keep all client information confidential unless you authorize disclosure or we're legally required to disclose it. These obligations go beyond what PIPEDA requires - they're fundamental to the lawyer-client relationship.
Our services are designed for businesses and adults. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 without parental consent. If you're a parent and you think your kid has somehow provided us with personal information, let us know and we'll delete it.
That said, if we're representing a minor in a legal matter (with proper guardian consent), different rules apply and we'll handle that information according to our professional obligations.
Privacy laws evolve, our practices change, and technology moves forward. We might need to update this policy from time to time. When we do:
We'd recommend checking back occasionally if you're interested in staying current. Or don't - we won't be offended. We know privacy policies aren't exactly thrilling reading material.
If you've got questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we're handling your information, we're here to help.
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