Look, we get it - privacy policies are usually about as exciting as watching paint dry. But here's the thing: at Ignis Wyrm Realm Legal, we take your privacy seriously. Like, dragon-guarding-its-hoard seriously.
This policy spells out how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our firm. We're lawyers, so yeah, some of this has to be in legal-speak, but we've tried to keep it human-readable. You're welcome.
Bottom line: We respect your privacy, we follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, for those keeping score), and we won't sell your data to the highest bidder. Ever.
We're not collecting your info for fun. Here's what we actually do with it:
The main event - we use your info to deliver the legal services you've hired us for. Contract reviews, trademark filings, litigation support, all of it.
Keeping you updated on your matters, responding to inquiries, scheduling consultations - basically staying in touch about stuff that matters to you.
Processing invoices, handling payments, maintaining financial records. Nobody works for free, right?
Analyzing how people use our site, identifying what works and what doesn't, making things better over time.
Meeting our professional obligations, complying with laws and regulations, maintaining proper records as required by the Law Society of British Columbia.
Sending newsletters, legal updates, or firm news - but only if you've said it's cool. You can opt out anytime.
We're not in the business of selling your data. Period. But there are some situations where we might need to share information:
We work with trusted third-party providers for things like cloud storage, payment processing, and email services. They're contractually bound to protect your data and can't use it for their own purposes.
Sometimes we need to consult with other lawyers, accountants, or experts on your behalf. Standard practice in complex legal matters.
If we're legally required to disclose information - court orders, regulatory requests, that kind of thing - we will. But we'll fight unnecessary requests and notify you when possible.
In the unlikely event we're acquired or merge with another firm, your information would be part of the transferred assets. Don't worry - same confidentiality rules would still apply.
Yeah, we use cookies. Not the delicious kind, unfortunately. Here's the breakdown:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Keep the site functioning properly. Can't really turn these off without breaking things. | Session/Persistent |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. Think Google Analytics and similar tools. | Up to 2 years |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences - language settings, that sort of thing. | Persistent |
| Marketing Cookies | Track effectiveness of our marketing efforts. Only used if you've consented. | Up to 1 year |
Your browser settings: Most browsers let you control cookies - block them, delete them, whatever. Just heads up that blocking essential cookies might make the site act weird.
Under Canadian privacy law, you've got rights. Here's what you can do: