PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: Oct 7 2025
Canada Business Lawyers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
Important: Canada Business Lawyers is not a law firm. We provide free legal document templates and connect users with independent, qualified lawyers for consultations.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Name and Email Address: When you request a free template or book a consultation
- Phone Number: When you request a phone consultation
- Legal Matter Details: Information you provide about your legal needs to help us match you with appropriate lawyers
Information Collected Automatically:
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, browser type)
- IP address and device information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Deliver requested templates to your email address
- Store your contact information in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
- Match you with qualified independent lawyers from our network
- Forward your consultation request and relevant details to appropriate lawyers
- Communicate with you about your requests and our services
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis (where applicable): We process your information based on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal compliance.
3. How We Share Your Information
With Independent Lawyers: When you request a consultation, we share your contact information and legal matter details with independent lawyers in our network who may be able to assist you. These lawyers are not our employees and maintain their own privacy practices.
With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services, including:
- CRM and database hosting providers
- Email delivery services
- Website hosting and analytics providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
We Do Not Sell Your Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored securely in our CRM system using industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as:
- You maintain an active relationship with us
- Necessary to provide our services
- Required by law or for legitimate business purposes
You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 7).
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service (where technically feasible)
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
Complaints: File a complaint with the applicable privacy regulator:
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: www.priv.gc.ca
- Provincial privacy commissioners (where applicable)
7. How to Exercise Your Rights
To access, correct, or delete your information, or to exercise any other privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: [Your Contact Email]
Contact Form: [Link to Contact Form]
Mail: [Your Business Address]
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential cookies (required for website operation)
- Analytics cookies (measure website performance)
- Functionality cookies (remember your preferences)
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice.
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Canada Business Lawyers
Email: privacy@canadabusinesslawyers.com