Privacy Policy

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services. If you have any questions, contact us using the information at the end of this policy.

Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you interact with our site, register, request an appointment, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to surveys, or fill out forms. The types of information we collect may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide in forms, surveys, or communications with us

As appropriate, you may enter information to request services or communications. You may also visit our site anonymously, but some features may require registration or submission of information.

Phone Number Collection
We collect phone numbers to communicate with you about appointments and inquiries. We do not share or sell phone numbers for marketing or promotional purposes. We do not use phone number data for purposes other than those disclosed in this policy without your consent.

How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services and website
  • To personalize your experience and respond to your needs
  • To communicate with you, including appointment confirmations, reminders, and updates
  • To administer surveys, contests, promotions, or other site features
  • To analyze site usage and improve customer service
  • To comply with legal obligations and assist with our legal services

Email communications
The email address you provide may be used to send information and updates pertaining to your inquiries or orders, in addition to occasional company news, updates, and related services. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us.

Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use secure transmission (SSL/TLS) for data in transit and restrict access to personal data to individuals with a legitimate need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookies in your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect some site features.

We may contract with third-party service providers to assist us in understanding our site visitors and to operate certain features (such as analytics or newsletters). These providers are restricted from using the information collected on our behalf except to help us conduct and improve our business. We do not use cookies for advertising purposes without clear disclosure and user consent where required.

Disclosure of Your Information to Third Parties
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing services, so long as those parties agree to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes we specify. We may disclose information as required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent wrongdoing.

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable information for analytical or reporting purposes with third parties. We may also disclose your information to third-party service providers (e.g., scheduling platforms, CRM, email marketing tools) under agreements that require them to protect your data and only process it for stated purposes.

Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party sites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices. We are not liable for the content or privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

Canadian Privacy Compliance

  • PIPEDA: We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in the ordinary course of business.
  • Access, Correction, and Deletion Requests: You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information in our custody or control, subject to legal and operational restrictions. To request access or correction, contact us.
  • Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation: We collect only information necessary to provide our legal services and for legitimate business purposes, and we use it only for those purposes.
  • Data Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described, comply with legal obligations, or as required by law.
  • Security Safeguards: We implement appropriate security safeguards to protect your information in our custody or under our control.

CalOPPA Notice for California Residents
This site is operated from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and collects personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. If you are a resident of California, you may have certain rights under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

  • Our policy includes a clear description of the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and with whom we share it.
  • You can review and request changes to your personal information by contacting us using the details below.
  • We provide a clear, conspicuous link to this Privacy Policy on our homepage and at relevant points of collection, along with the effective date of the policy and notices of material changes.
  • The information we collect directly from you is used strictly to provide and improve our legal services, communicate with you, and fulfill our legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
  • If you have questions about CalOPPA rights or how we handle your California resident data, please contact us at the address or email below.

Rights and Choices

  • Right to access and correct your personal information.
  • Right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal constraints.
  • Right to withdraw consent where lawful and applicable.
  • Right to object to or restrict processing, where applicable.
  • Right to data portability where applicable.

Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove the information.

Data Integrity and Verification
We rely on your provided information to be accurate and up-to-date. You should notify us of any changes to your personal information to ensure our records remain accurate and complete.

Data Processing and Transfer
Personal information may be processed and stored in Canada and other jurisdictions where service providers or business operations reside. We implement safeguards to protect information transferred across borders in compliance with applicable laws.

Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described herein, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize data.

Your Consent
By using our site and services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this policy. If you provide consent for a specific purpose, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove the information.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the effective date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

How to Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact:

  • Firm Name: Badre Law PC
  • Address: 1505 Laperriere Ave #210, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7T1
  • Email: info@badrelaw.com
  • Phone: +1(613) 695-4443

Effective Date
This privacy policy is effective as of December 1st, 2015.