Privacy Policy for Dabaja Legal

Last Updated: January 28th, 2025

1. Introduction

Dabaja Legal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with Ontario’s legal requirements, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Law Society of Ontario’s Rules of Professional Conduct.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

- Identifiers: Name, address, email, phone number, date of birth.

- Case Details: Information related to your legal matter (e.g., court documents, correspondence).

- Financial Information: Billing details, payment history, or insurance information.

- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies (if our website uses analytics tools).

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3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information to:

- Provide paralegal services (e.g., legal research, document preparation, representation).

- Communicate with you about your case or inquiries.

- Process payments and manage billing.

- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders, regulatory requirements).

- Improve our website and services (if applicable).

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4. Consent

- Implied Consent: By engaging our services or submitting information via our website/forms, you consent to the collection and use of your information for the stated purposes.

- Explicit Consent: We will seek additional consent for uses beyond the scope of this policy (e.g., marketing communications).

- Withdrawal: You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 9).

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5. Disclosure of Information

We only share your personal information when necessary, including:

- With third-party service providers (e.g., court clerks, translators, IT providers) under confidentiality agreements.

- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders, Law Society audits).

- With your explicit consent (e.g., sharing updates with a family member).

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6. Retention and Security

- Retention: We retain records for the period required by the Law Society of Ontario (typically at least 10 years) or as needed for legal purposes.

- Security: Safeguards include secure file storage, encryption, and restricted access to personal information.

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7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access or request corrections to your personal information.

- Withdraw consent (subject to legal/contractual restrictions).

- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

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8. Cookies and Third-Party Links

- Cookies: Our website may use cookies for functionality or analytics. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

- External Links: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked on our site.

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9. Contact Us

For questions, access requests, or concerns about this policy, contact:

Dabaja Legal

Email: [email protected]

Phone: [226-782-2433]

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10. Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.