PRIVACY
POLITIES

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our website concerning the following information, as applicable:

 

1. the personal data we will collect;

2. the use of the collected data;

3. who has access to the collected data;

4. the rights of users of the site; and

5. the site's cookie policy.

 

This privacy policy operates in parallel with the general terms of use of our website.

 

Consent

 

Users agree that by using our website, they consent to:

 

1. the terms set forth in this privacy policy; and

2. the collection, use, and storage of the data listed in this policy.

 

Personal Data We Collect

 

Automatically Collected Data

 

When you visit and use our website, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

 

1. location; and

2. the content that the user views on our site.

 

Non-Automatically Collected Data

 

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our website:

 

1. emails.

 

These data may be collected through the following methods:

 

We use a web form to collect data only if you wish to receive services.

 

Please note that we only collect data that helps us achieve the goal stated in this privacy policy. We will not collect additional data without informing you in advance.

 

How Do We Use Personal Data?

 

The personal data collected on our website will only be used for the purposes specified in this policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose.

 

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

 

1. this information is used for communication purposes only and can be withdrawn at any time.

 

The personal and confidential information you provide when setting up your profile and requesting content on our site is exclusively intended to facilitate your visit, deliver the requested content, and communicate with you.

 

The requested personal information includes:

 

First Name;

Last Name;

Email.

 

Your name is necessary for contacting you in case of content delivery issues. Your email address is essential for content delivery on this site if your permission has been granted.

 

We also use this data to improve the presentation and organization of our site and to enable the creation of new content or for its customization.

 

Who Do We Share Personal Data With?

 

Personnel

 

We may disclose to any member of our organization the user data that they reasonably need to achieve the objectives set out in this policy.

 

Third parties

 

Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given objective.

 

Other disclosures

 

We are committed to not selling or sharing your data with third parties except in the following cases:

 

1. if required by law;

2. if required for any legal proceedings; or

3. to prove or protect our legal rights.

 

If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and do not have control over their privacy policies and practices.

 

How Long Do We Store Personal Data?

 

We do not retain user data beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes for which it is collected.

 

How Do We Protect Your Personal Data?

 

We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. We only use the information you provide to us to fulfill your requests and communicate with you. 

 

We observe strict security measures regarding the storage and disclosure of the information you have provided to us to prevent unauthorized access. Therefore, we may ask you to verify your identity before providing you with confidential information or making changes at your request. 

 

We retain this information for the purpose of allowing you to reuse it for a period of two years. Our staff is required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and all actions that are not taken with the security of your information in mind. 

 

We also encourage our partners to follow the same security measures with the data we transmit to them, subject to your authorization. 

 

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure the security of user data and protect users, there is always a risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be, at times, insecure, and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

 

Your Rights as a User

 

As a user, you have the right to access all the personal data we have collected about you. Additionally, you have the right to update or correct any personal data in our possession that is legally acceptable. 

 

You can choose to delete or modify your consent to the collection and use of data at any time, provided it is legally acceptable, and you have informed us within a reasonable timeframe.

 

How to Modify, Delete, or Contest Collected Data

 

If you wish for your information to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy protection officer here:

 

John-Nicolas Morello, Privacy Protection Officer

2070 Brussels Street, Montréal, Québec H1L 5Z7

jnmorello@morelloavocat.com

 

Cookies

 

Cookies are pieces of information that an HTTP server stores on your computer's hard drive to identify you. Our cookies do not contain confidential information, only a number that is used solely to identify you and suggest content that may interest you and make your visit more enjoyable and user-friendly. Most browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can refuse them by modifying "Your Preferences" in your browser. Even without cookies, you can still access the content on our site and place orders. However, this deactivation may prevent you from using all the functions of this website.

 

Changes

 

This privacy policy may be modified from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and to account for any changes in our data collection process. We recommend that our users periodically check our policy to ensure they are informed of any updates. If necessary, we may inform users by email of changes to this policy.

 

Modify Your Data

 

At any time, you can view, modify, or request the removal of your confidential data by contacting us at: jnmorello@morelloavocat.com.

 

We reserve the right to change our privacy policy at any time.

 

Effective Date: September 15, 2023.