We're committed to protecting your personal information. Here's how we handle your data - plain and simple.
Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a slog. But since we're lawyers who deal with corporate governance and compliance every day, we figured we'd better practice what we preach and be upfront about how we handle your information.
At Dravion Spire Core Legal, we take your privacy seriously. We're bound by Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), and honestly, we'd treat your data with care even if we weren't legally required to do so.
This policy covers our website, client portal, and any interactions you have with our firm. If something's unclear, don't hesitate to reach out - we're happy to explain things in plain English rather than legalese.
Here's what we might collect when you interact with us:
We're pretty straightforward about this. Your information helps us:
This is the big one - representing you, drafting contracts, handling disputes, advising on M&A deals, and everything else you hire us to do.
Responding to inquiries, updating you on cases, sending reminders about deadlines, and keeping you in the loop.
Billing for our services and managing payment arrangements. Gotta keep the lights on, y'know?
Analyzing trends, understanding client needs better, and figuring out how to serve you more effectively.
Complying with Law Society requirements, anti-money laundering rules, and other legal duties we have as a law firm.
Newsletters, legal updates, industry insights - but only if you've said it's cool. You can opt out anytime.
We won't use your information for anything that'd make you uncomfortable or breach your trust. That's not how we roll.
We're not gonna sell your data to random third parties - that's not our business model. But there are some situations where we might share your information:
If you give us the green light, we'll share info as needed. For example, sending documents to opposing counsel in negotiations or disclosing financial info to auditors.
We work with vetted third parties who help us run our practice - cloud storage providers, accounting software, secure email services. They're bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your data to help us serve you.
Sometimes the law requires us to disclose information - court orders, regulatory investigations, or compliance with legal processes. We'll always verify the request is legit before handing anything over.
If our firm merges with another or we sell the practice (unlikely, but you never know), your information might transfer to the new entity. We'd let you know beforehand.
Sometimes we need to consult with other lawyers, accountants, or experts on your case. They're also bound by professional confidentiality rules.
We take security seriously. Our clients trust us with sensitive business info, so we've put solid measures in place:
Data in transit and at rest is encrypted. Your files are scrambled so only authorized folks can read 'em.
Not everyone in our office can access everything. Access is limited based on who needs to see what.
We use firewalls, anti-virus software, and regular security updates to keep our systems locked down.
Our Toronto office has controlled access, and paper files are stored in locked cabinets.
We backup data regularly so nothing gets lost if something goes sideways.
Our team gets ongoing training about data security and privacy best practices.
That said, no system is 100% bulletproof. If there's ever a data breach that affects you, we'll let you know ASAP and take steps to minimize any damage.
Under Canadian privacy law, you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal information. Here's what you can do:
You can ask to see what personal info we have about you. We'll provide a copy within a reasonable timeframe.
If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Accurate records benefit everyone.
If you've agreed to something (like marketing emails), you can change your mind. There might be limits if we need the info for legal reasons, though.
Want us to delete your info? We'll do it unless we're legally required to keep it (like for our Law Society obligations).
If you're uncomfortable with how we're using your data, speak up. We'll discuss your concerns and find a solution.