Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

At Legally Yours, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://legallyyours.ca/ (the “Website”) or engage with our legal consultation services.

We provide legal advisory and consultation services, and as such, we treat all information you share with the utmost confidentiality. By using our Website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website or provide us with any personal information.

This Privacy Policy is generated based on standard PIPEDA-compliant templates and applies only to information collected through our Website and services. It does not apply to third-party sites linked from our Website.

Interpretation and Definitions

The words with initial capital letters have specific meanings as defined below. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

• Account: A unique account created for you to access our services or parts of our services.
• Company (referred to as “Legally Yours,” “we,” “us,” or “our”): Legally Yours, operating at https://legallyyours.ca/, with contact email info@legallyyours.ca.
• Country: Canada.
• Cookies: Small files placed on your device by the Website containing details of your browsing history.
• Device: Any device accessing the Website, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including name, email, phone number, address, and consultation details.
• Service: The legal consultation and advisory services provided through the Website.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Website: https://legallyyours.ca/.
• You: The individual accessing the Website or services, or the entity on whose behalf they access it.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two main categories: information you voluntarily provide and information automatically collected.

Voluntarily Provided Information

When you contact us for consultations, sign up for services, or submit inquiries via forms, email, or other means, we may collect:

• Name (first and last).
• Email address.
• Phone number.
• Mailing address (including province, postal code, and city).
• Details about your legal inquiry or consultation needs (e.g., case descriptions, which may include sensitive personal or professional information).

This information is essential for providing tailored legal advice and ensuring confidentiality in our attorney-client communications.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect Usage Data, including:

• Device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Browser type and version.
• Pages visited and time/date of visits.
• Time spent on pages.
• Unique device identifiers.
• Mobile device details (e.g., OS, unique ID) if accessing via mobile.

We may also log error data for troubleshooting, such as device details and circumstances of errors.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and maintain site security. These include:

• Necessary Cookies: Session cookies essential for site functionality (administered by us).
• Functionality Cookies: Persistent cookies to remember preferences like language (administered by us).
• Analytics Cookies: Persistent cookies from third parties (e.g., Google Analytics) to track traffic and improve services.

You can manage Cookies via your browser settings. Disabling them may limit site features. For more details, see our Cookie Notice (if implemented).

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your Personal Data for legitimate purposes under PIPEDA, including:

• To provide and maintain our Services, including scheduling consultations and delivering legal advice.
• To manage your Account and process requests.
• To communicate with you via email, phone, or SMS about services, updates, or legal matters.
• For contract performance, such as fulfilling consultation agreements.
• To send newsletters or promotional information (with your consent; you can opt out anytime).
• For analytics, improving our Website, and business transfers (e.g., mergers).
• To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

We process data only as necessary and combine it with aggregated research data to enhance services, always prioritizing confidentiality for legal clients.

Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell your Personal Data. We may disclose it in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: To third parties for payment processing, email delivery, or analytics (e.g., Google for hosting/analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, with notice to you.
• Affiliates: With related entities under common control, honoring this Policy.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, court orders, or regulators (e.g., law societies for professional compliance).
• With Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit approval.
• Other Users: If you post publicly (rare on our site), it may be visible.

For legal services, we adhere to solicitor-client privilege and do not share consultation details without consent, except as required by law.

International Transfers

Your data is processed in Canada. If transferred internationally (e.g., to U.S.-based providers like Google), we ensure adequate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to maintain PIPEDA-equivalent protection.

Retention of Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by law (e.g., 7 years for tax/financial records under CRA guidelines). Usage Data is kept for shorter periods for analysis or security. Upon request or when no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Security of Your Personal Data

We implement commercially reasonable security measures (e.g., encryption, access controls, firewalls) to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. You are responsible for securing your login credentials.

In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner as required by PIPEDA.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly. Parents/guardians should contact us if concerned.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA

PIPEDA grants you rights regarding your Personal Data. You can:

• Access: Request a copy of your data (written request; nominal fee may apply).
• Correction: Ask to update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent for non-essential processing (may limit services).
• Complaint: File with us or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) at www.priv.gc.ca.

To exercise rights, contact us at info@legallyyours.ca. We respond within 30 days. For access, provide sufficient identification.

We do not discriminate for exercising rights.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in practices or law. Significant changes will be posted here with the “Last Updated” date and notified via email or site notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your data:

• Email: info@legallyyours.ca
• Website: https://legallyyours.ca/contact