Privacy Policy
Use of www.quantumlg.com (the “Website”) is governed by its Terms of Use. This document discloses the privacy practices (the “Privacy Policy”) of Quantum™ Law Group (the “Practice”), the provider of the Website. Please read the information below to learn what information the Practice collects and how it is used.
The Practice is subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”). For the purposes of privacy obligations, our independent contractors are agents of the Practice and abide by this policy. We are committed to protecting the personal information that we collect, use and disclose in the course of providing legal services and operating the Practice. This Privacy Policy applies to the Practice in addition to our professional obligations of client confidentiality.
You acknowledge that this Privacy Policy is part of the Terms of Use for the Website, and by accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by all of its terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use the Website.
The Practice reserves the right to modify or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications or amendments constitutes your agreement to be bound by the modified or amended Privacy Policy.
What is personal information?
“Personal Information” is personally identifiable information, such as your name, residential address and e-mail address. It does not include the name, title, business address or telephone number of an organization.
How does the Practice collect personal information?
The Practice collects information that is voluntarily provided by clients when they contact the Practice via telephone, e-mail, web browser or in person.
Accountability for Personal Information
The Practice is responsible for any personal information we obtain. The Practice and those who act on our behalf must abide by PIPEDA, this policy and any applicable rules of professional conduct.
Consent for the Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information
Generally speaking, the Practice requires consent in order to collect, use, or disclose Personal Information. However, there are some instances where the Practice may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without consent as permitted or required by law.
The Practice may assume that an individual’s request for legal advice constitutes implied consent for specific purposes unless expressly instructed otherwise. If consent is sought, an individual may choose not to give consent. If consent is given, an individual may withdraw consent at any time, but the withdrawal cannot be retrospective. The withdrawal may also be subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
The Practice does not sell, trade or rent any Personal Information that is collected to others as part of its normal business operations.
Using Personal Information
The Practice collects, uses and discloses Personal Information relevant to clients’ legal matters and other information necessary to provide the requested legal services for which The Practice has been retained. Personal Information is used to assess potential conflicts of interest, provide legal services to you and communicate with you. Personal Information may also be used to develop our precedent systems, send clients updates, market our services and manage our business operations. Personal Information is also collected and used for the purposes of client billing, meeting legal and professional obligations and as otherwise permitted or required by law. A client who seeks our services gives implied consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of his or her Personal Information for authorized purposes unless expressly instructing the Practice otherwise
Limiting Collection, Use and Retention of Personal Information
The Practice limits the amount and type of Personal Information collected to that which is necessary to fulfill the purposes identified. Information is collected directly from the individual unless the law permits or requires collection from third parties. However, from time to time, we may collect information from the government or from third parties with your consent.
Personal Information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes and to meet our professional obligations with respect to record retention.
Verifying and Amending your Personal Information
The Practice tries to ensure that all Personal Information about you that is in our possession is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Clients are responsible to advice the Practice of any changes to their Personal Information, which may be relevant to the services provided by the Practice.
How the Practice Protects Your Privacy?
The Practice is committed to protecting your privacy. Safeguards, such as physical safeguards, organizational safeguards and technological safeguards, have been put in place to protect the Personal Information held.
The Internet is, by its nature, inherently open and subject to interception of information. The Practice cannot guarantee that information you provide to us over the Internet or otherwise will not be intercepted by third parties while it is being communicated by means that our outside of our control.
Privacy Policies and Data Collection at any Third-Party Site
Except as otherwise discussed in this Privacy Policy, this document only addresses the use and disclosure of information by the Practice. Other sites accessible through this Website have their own privacy policies, their own data collection uses and disclosure practices. The Practice is not responsible for the policies or practices of third parties.
Consent
By choosing to provide the Practice with your personal information you are consenting to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with the principles outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you are under the age of 18, you must not provide any personal information to the Practice without the consent of your parent or guardian, or as otherwise provided for by applicable law.
Resolving Your Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns about the Practice’s personal information collection, use, and disclosure practices, please contact us at info@quantumlg.com.