Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

ForteLex Legal (we, us, or our) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.fortelexlegal.com, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws in Canada.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information (e.g., name, address, email address, telephone number)

• Identification Information (e.g., date of birth, government-issued ID when necessary)

• Professional Information (e.g., occupation, business address)

• Client Information (for legal services, including any information you provide related to your legal matters)

• Website Usage Information (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site)

We collect information directly from you when you fill out forms, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our website.

1.  How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and manage legal services

• Communicate with you regarding your inquiries or legal matters

• Verify your identity

• Maintain internal records

• Ensure the security and integrity of our website

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not use your personal information for purposes other than those identified without your consent, unless authorized or required by law.

2. How We Share Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Third-party service providers who support our website or administrative operations (e.g., IT services, web hosting)

• Other parties where necessary to provide legal services (e.g., courts, opposing counsel, regulatory bodies)

• Law enforcement or government authorities as required by law

We ensure that third parties who have access to personal information are contractually required to protect it.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

3. Consent

By submitting your personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions. To withdraw consent, please contact us (see Contact Information below).

4. Safeguards

We use appropriate physical, technological, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

While we take reasonable efforts to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Access to and Correction of Your Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

6.  Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes identified or as required by law.

When no longer needed, personal information is securely destroyed or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies may collect non-personal information such as your browser type or time spent on the site.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect your experience on our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.

We will post the revised policy with a new effective date on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Questions 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access, correct, or withdraw your consent to the use of your personal information, please contact us.

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