Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Obsidrix Stormborn Legal is a corporate litigation firm based in Toronto, Canada. We're handling sensitive business disputes and commercial matters every single day, which means protecting your information isn't just good practice - it's absolutely essential to what we do.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or become a client. We've tried to keep the legal jargon to a minimum, but hey, we're lawyers - old habits die hard.

What Information We Collect

Personal Details

When you reach out to us or engage our services, we'll collect things like your name, email address, phone number, company name, and whatever details are relevant to your legal matter. Pretty standard stuff for a law firm.

Website Usage Data

Like most websites nowadays, we automatically gather some technical info when you browse our site - your IP address, browser type, pages you visit, how long you stick around, and where you came from. This helps us understand how people use the site and where we can improve things.

Communication Records

Every email, phone call, or message you send us gets documented. That's partly for record-keeping and partly because in our line of work, having a clear paper trail isn't optional.

How We Use Your Information

We're not in the business of selling your data or spamming you with nonsense. Here's what we actually do with it:

• Provide Legal Services: Obviously, we need your info to actually represent you and handle your legal matters.
• Communication: Keeping you updated on your case, responding to inquiries, sending appointment reminders - the usual back-and-forth.
• Billing & Administration: Invoicing, payment processing, maintaining client files.
• Website Improvement: Analyzing how people use our site so we can make it better.
• Legal Compliance: Sometimes we're required by law to keep certain records or disclose information. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, we've got no choice.

Cookie Policy

Yeah, we use cookies - and no, not the delicious kind. These are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These keep the site functioning properly. Without them, parts of the site just won't work.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and site performance. We use this data to improve user experience.

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices so you don't have to keep re-entering them.

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete them if you want, though some site features might not work as smoothly.

Client Confidentiality

This is the big one. Solicitor-client privilege isn't just a policy for us - it's a fundamental principle of Canadian law and the cornerstone of everything we do.

When you engage us as your legal counsel, everything you tell us is confidential. Period. We can't share it with anyone without your explicit permission, except in extremely rare circumstances where we're legally required to (think court orders or preventing serious harm).

Our entire team - from senior partners to administrative staff - is bound by strict confidentiality obligations. Everyone who works here understands that breaching client confidence isn't just a fireable offense, it's a career-ending one.

We've also implemented robust security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, both digitally and physically. Our systems are encrypted, our files are secure, and our staff is trained on data protection protocols.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We don't sell or rent your personal information. Full stop.

That said, sometimes we need to share limited information with trusted third parties to provide our services:

• Service Providers: Things like cloud storage, email platforms, and billing systems. These companies are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Expert Witnesses & Consultants: When your case requires specialized expertise, we might need to share relevant information with these professionals.
• Opposing Counsel & Courts: Part of the litigation process involves exchanging information with the other side and filing documents with the court.
• Law Society & Regulators: If required for regulatory or ethical compliance purposes.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws (particularly PIPEDA), you've got several rights when it comes to your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for certain uses of your data, though this might limit our ability to provide services.
• Complaint: If you're not happy with how we've handled your information, you can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, just reach out to us using the contact info below.

Data Retention

We hang onto your information for as long as we need it to provide services and meet our legal obligations. For client files, that typically means at least ten years after the matter closes - that's what the Law Society of Ontario requires.

Once we no longer need your data, we securely destroy it. Digital files get permanently deleted, paper documents get shredded. We take this seriously.

Security Measures

We've implemented industry-standard security practices to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission and storage
• Secure, password-protected systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to sensitive information
• Physical security measures at our offices
• Staff training on data protection

No system is 100% bulletproof, but we're doing everything reasonably possible to keep your data safe.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this policy from time to time as our practices evolve or laws change. When we do, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For major changes, we'll notify you directly.

We'd recommend checking back here occasionally, especially if you're a current or prospective client.

Questions or Concerns?

Look, privacy policies can be confusing, and we get that. If you've got questions about how we handle your information, or if you want to exercise any of your privacy rights, don't hesitate to reach out.