Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Important Notice: This policy applies to all interactions with Jorvath Enclave Legal, whether you're browsing our site, reaching out for consultations, or we're already working together on your matters.

Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But since we're lawyers who deal with international trade and corporate matters all day, we figured we'd make ours straightforward and honest.

At Jorvath Enclave Legal, we handle sensitive corporate information daily. Your privacy isn't just a checkbox for us - it's fundamental to how we operate. This policy explains what info we collect, why we need it, and what we do with it.

We're based in Toronto and follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA primarily), but since we work with clients across borders, we also keep an eye on GDPR and other international standards. If something here doesn't make sense, just call us at (416) 555-0847.

Personal Information

When you reach out to us or become a client, we'll collect the basics: your name, company details, email, phone number, and business address. Pretty standard stuff.

Business & Legal Information

Depending on what you need help with, we might collect corporate documents, financial records, trade agreements, IP documentation, or details about transactions and disputes. This is the meat of what we do - can't really advise on M&A without seeing the actual deal structure, y'know?

Website Usage Data

Our website collects technical stuff like IP addresses, browser type, pages you visit, and how long you hang around. We use this to improve the site and figure out what content actually matters to folks.

Communication Records

We keep records of our conversations - emails, meeting notes, calls (with your knowledge), and any documents you send us. This protects both of us and ensures we're on the same page.

We're not in the business of selling data or sending spam. Here's what we actually do with your information:

  • Providing legal services: This is the big one. We need your info to research, advise, draft documents, negotiate on your behalf, and handle your legal matters properly.
  • Client communication: Keeping you updated on your matters, answering questions, scheduling meetings - the usual back-and-forth that comes with legal work.
  • Compliance & ethics: We've got professional obligations under the Law Society rules, anti-money laundering regulations, and conflict-checking requirements.
  • Billing & administration: Invoicing, payment processing, and keeping our books straight for tax purposes.
  • Website improvement: Analytics help us understand what's useful and what's just taking up digital space.
  • Occasional updates: We might send newsletters or updates about legal developments that affect your industry, but you can opt out anytime.

Everything we do has a legitimate purpose tied to providing quality legal services. We're not gonna use your M&A details to trade stocks or anything sketchy like that.

We don't share your information casually. When we do, it's for good reason:

With Your Consent

Sometimes we'll need to share info with opposing counsel, government agencies, or other parties - but only when you've given us the green light or it's necessary for your representation.

Service Providers

We work with trusted vendors - cloud storage providers, accounting software, research databases, IT support. They're all bound by confidentiality agreements and only get access to what they need.

Legal Obligations

If we're legally required to disclose information (court orders, regulatory demands, Law Society investigations), we'll do so - but we'll let you know unless we're prohibited from doing so.

Professional Consultants

Occasionally we bring in specialists - foreign counsel for international matters, expert witnesses, accountants for complex transactions. They're bound by the same confidentiality standards we are.

Bottom line: your information stays within the circle of people who actually need it to get your legal work done right.

Given that we're dealing with sensitive corporate information and international trade secrets, security isn't optional. Here's what we've got in place:

Technical Safeguards
  • End-to-end encryption for emails and file transfers
  • Secure, encrypted cloud storage with redundant backups
  • Multi-factor authentication on all systems
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Firewall protection and intrusion detection
Operational Safeguards
  • Restricted access based on need-to-know
  • Regular team training on data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements with all staff and contractors
  • Secure document shredding for physical records
  • Clean desk policy for sensitive materials

No system is 100% bulletproof, but we're doing everything reasonably possible to keep your information locked down. If there's ever a security incident, we'll let you know promptly and work to contain it.

Yeah, we use cookies - not the edible kind, unfortunately. Here's the breakdown:

Essential Cookies

These keep the website functioning properly. They remember your session, preferences, and security settings. Can't really turn these off without breaking the site.

Analytics Cookies

We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. This helps us figure out what's useful and what needs improvement. These are anonymous and aggregated.

Functional Cookies

These remember your choices (like language preferences or form inputs) to make your experience smoother when you come back.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Just know that blocking everything might make the site less functional. We're not using any creepy third-party ad tracking or remarketing pixels - that's not our style.

Under Canadian privacy law (and various international regulations if you're outside Canada), you've got rights regarding your personal information:

Access Your Data

You can ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We'll provide it in a readable format within 30 days.

Correction Rights

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Accurate info is important for good legal work anyway.

Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for certain uses of your data (like marketing emails), though we'll still need to keep info required for legal or regulatory reasons.

Data Portability

Where applicable, you can request your data in a format that lets you transfer it to another service provider.

Object to Processing

You can object to certain uses of your data, though we might need to explain why we still need it for legitimate legal purposes.

Lodge Complaints

If you're not happy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, just email us at counsel@jorvathenclave.info or call. We'll verify your identity (gotta make sure we're not giving your info to some random person) and then process your request.

We don't keep your information forever, but we can't just delete everything the moment a matter closes either. Here's our approach:

Active Client Files

While we're working together, we keep all relevant information accessible and up-to-date. Pretty straightforward.

Closed Matters

After a matter wraps up, we typically retain files for 10 years. This is partly professional obligation (Law Society requirements) and partly practical - sometimes issues resurface years later, and having the historical record is crucial.

Financial Records

Accounting and billing records stick around for 7 years minimum, per Canadian tax law requirements.

Marketing Communications

If you're on our newsletter list but not a client, we'll keep your contact info until you unsubscribe or after 3 years of inactivity.

Once retention periods expire, we securely delete or destroy the information. Some stuff might stick around in backup systems for a bit longer, but it's not actively accessible.

Since we specialize in international trade and cross-border transactions, sometimes your data might need to cross borders too. Here's the deal:

Most of our data stays in Canada, stored with Canadian cloud providers. However, when we're working on international matters, we might need to share information with foreign counsel, regulatory bodies, or other parties in different jurisdictions.

We're careful about where data goes. When transferring information internationally, we:

  • Only send what's necessary for the specific purpose
  • Use secure, encrypted transmission methods
  • Ensure recipients have adequate data protection measures
  • Use standard contractual clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms where required
  • Get your consent when the transfer involves sensitive information going to jurisdictions with weaker privacy protections

If you're concerned about data leaving Canada, talk to us. We can usually work around it or find alternative approaches that keep you comfortable.

Privacy laws evolve, our practices improve, and technology changes - so this policy isn't set in stone. When we make significant changes, we'll:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Post a notice on our website homepage for at least 30 days
  • Send an email to current clients about material changes
  • Keep previous versions available upon request so you can see what changed

Minor tweaks (fixing typos, clarifying existing practices, updating contact info) won't trigger the full notification process, but we'll still update the date.

If you keep using our services after changes take effect, we'll consider that acceptance of the updated policy. If you're not cool with changes, let's have a conversation about it.

Got questions about this policy or how we handle your information? Don't just wonder - reach out. We'd rather answer questions than have you worrying about your data.

Privacy Officer

For formal privacy requests or concerns, contact our designated Privacy Officer:

Email: counsel@jorvathenclave.info
Phone: (416) 555-0847
Subject Line: "Privacy Request"

Mailing Address

For written privacy requests:

Jorvath Enclave Legal
Privacy Officer
1200 Bay Street, Suite 3400
Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Canada