Effective Date: 07-09-2022
Your privacy is important to us
Welcome to Bhoj Law Office (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “Bhoj”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) outlines our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing your personal information when you visit our website bhoj.ca (the “Website”) and use our legal services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Website and our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website or our Services.
Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily or that we obtain through your use of the Website and our Services. The personal information we collect includes, but is not limited to:
- Contact Information: such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Identification Information: such as your date of birth, social insurance number, or other government-issued identification numbers.
- Financial Information: such as your bank account, credit card information, and billing information.
- Legal Information: information related to your legal matter, including case details, documents, and communications.
- Technical Information: such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other data about your device and your use of the Website.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide, manage, and improve our Services.
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, providing updates on your legal matters, and sending marketing materials.
- Fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations.
- Protect our rights and interests, including enforcing our terms and policies, investigating or preventing fraud, and defending against legal claims.
- Analyze and improve the performance and security of our Website.
Disclosure of Your Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Our employees, contractors, and agents who need the information to perform their duties or provide our Services.
- Third parties involved in your legal matter, such as opposing parties, courts, and other legal professionals.
- Service providers that help us operate our business, such as payment processors, IT service providers, and marketing partners.
- Law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or other parties if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
Storage and Security of Your Personal Information
We store your personal information on secure servers and implement reasonable technical, organizational, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
Retention of Your Personal Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, and protect our rights and interests.
Accessing and Updating Your Personal Information
You may access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the email address or phone number provided on the Website. We may require you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. Please review the privacy policies of these websites before providing them with any personal information.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws and regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on our Website, and we will indicate the date on which the Policy was last updated. Your continued use of the Website and our Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information as required by law.
International Transfers
We are based in Canada, and your personal information may be stored and processed in Canada or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws. By using our Website and Services, you acknowledge and agree to the transfer of your personal information to jurisdictions outside of your country of residence.
Your Rights Under Applicable Privacy Laws
Depending on the jurisdiction where you reside, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, object to or restrict the processing of your personal information, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Website.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario, Canada, to resolve any dispute arising out of your use of the Website or our Services or this Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Website.
