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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 1, 2024
Last Updated: February 03, 2025
M.A. Adebisi Law Office (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other provincial/territorial regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, www.maadebisilawoffice.com, or engage our legal services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide legal services and operate our website. This includes:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details when you submit inquiries, book consultations, or become a client.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Legal Case Details: Information related to your legal matter (e.g., marital status, immigration history, property details) shared during consultations or service agreements.
- Third-Party Data: Information from publicly available sources or referrals, where applicable.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data only for lawful purposes, including:
- Service Delivery: To respond to inquiries, provide legal advice, draft documents, and represent you in legal proceedings.
- Website Improvement: To analyze traffic, optimize user experience, and enhance website functionality.
- Legal Compliance: To fulfill regulatory obligations (e.g., court orders, anti-money laundering checks).
- Security: To protect against fraud, cyber threats, or unauthorized access to our systems.
- Marketing: To send newsletters or updates (only with your explicit consent).
Legal Basis for Processing:
- Performance of a contract (e.g., legal representation).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Your consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics).
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. Disclosure occurs only as necessary:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., IT vendors, translators, couriers) bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: When it is required by law (e.g., court subpoenas, regulatory audits).
- Client Consent: With your permission (e.g., collaborating with external experts on your case).
International Transfers:
If data is transferred outside Canada (e.g., cloud storage), we ensure safeguards like GDPR-compliant agreements or adequacy decisions.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., login sessions).
- Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized usage data to improve performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used only with your consent to personalize ads.
You may disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
5. Data Security
We employ industry-standard measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest.
- Regular security audits and restricted access to authorized personnel.
- Secure document disposal protocols.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Comply with legal or professional obligations (e.g., client file retention laws).
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:
- Access/Correct Data: Request a copy of your information or update inaccuracies.
- Delete Data: Ask us to delete such information where no legal obligation requires retention.
- Withdraw Consent: opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Lodge Complaints: Contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your local supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, email: madebisi@mail.com or mail: B01-185 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G4 . We respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 without parental consent. Contact us immediately if a minor’s information is inadvertently processed.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites (e.g., government portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Policy Updates
We will notify users of material changes via email or website notices. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us:
For questions, requests, or concerns about this policy:
📞 Phone: 204-615-5554
📧 Email: madebisi@mail.com
📍 Address: 185 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB