Privacy Policy

Introduction

Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But since we're lawyers who deal with corporate compliance daily, we figured we'd make ours straightforward and honest. At Grani Vectorx Legal Services, we're committed to protecting your personal information while providing top-notch legal services to modern enterprises across Toronto and beyond.

This policy explains what info we collect, why we need it, and what we do with it. We've structured this to comply with PIPEDA and other Canadian privacy laws, but we're also trying to keep it readable. If there's anything you don't understand or want to discuss, just reach out to us directly.

Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We're not in the business of selling your data - that's not how law firms work. But there are some situations where we might need to share your information:

Security Measures

Given that we handle sensitive corporate and legal matters, security's a big deal for us. We've implemented various safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

That said, no system is 100% foolproof. While we take reasonable precautions, we can't guarantee absolute security. If you notice anything suspicious, let us know immediately.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yeah, we use cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. These are small files that help our website function properly and remember your preferences. Here's what we're using:

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies might affect site functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy legislation, you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal data. Here's what you can do:

Data Retention

We don't keep your information forever, but as a law firm, we're required to maintain records for certain periods. Generally speaking:

• Active client files: Kept for the duration of our representation plus applicable limitation periods
• Closed matters: Typically retained for 7-10 years, depending on the nature of the work and regulatory requirements
• Financial records: Maintained according to CRA requirements (usually 7 years)
• Marketing data: Until you opt out or we determine it's no longer needed

Once retention periods expire, we securely destroy or anonymize the data. But if there's ongoing litigation or a regulatory investigation, we might need to keep things longer.

International Data Transfers

We're based in Toronto, but sometimes your data might be processed or stored outside Canada - particularly if we're using cloud services with international servers. When that happens, we make sure there are appropriate safeguards in place.

If you're working with us on cross-border deals or international litigation, data might need to be shared across jurisdictions. We'll let you know when this is the case and ensure we're complying with applicable privacy laws in all relevant countries.

Changes to This Policy

Privacy laws evolve, our services change, and sometimes we just figure out better ways to do things. When we update this policy, we'll post the new version here with an updated date. For significant changes, we'll notify active clients directly.

We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you're concerned about privacy stuff. The version history dropdown at the top shows previous versions if you're curious about what's changed.