Politique de confidentialité

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 10, 2024

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

For Gary Bouchard, a lawyer in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and operating as Gary Bouchard, Business & Technology Law (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), protecting your privacy is fundamental to our practice. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you use our legal services or visit our website. We are committed to complying with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Ontario's privacy legislation, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and U.S. privacy laws. 

Quick Summary

We collect and use personal information to provide legal services.

We store data on secure servers located in the United States.

We implement strong security measures to protect your information.

We share information only when necessary and with your consent.

You have specific rights regarding your personal information.

We comply with international privacy and anti-spam laws.

 

1.    What Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

 

Client Information

  • Names and contact details
  • Government-issued identification
  • Financial information for billing
  • Case-related documents and information
  • Communication records
  • Employment and business details when relevant

Website Visitor Information

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and settings
  • Device information
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Website usage data

 

2.        How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide legal services
  • Communicate with you about your case
  • Send you important updates and newsletters (with consent)
  • Process payments
  • Maintain our client records
  • Comply with legal and professional obligations
  • Improve our services

 

3.        Data Storage and International Transfers

U.S. Server Storage

We store client data on secure servers located in the United States. By using our services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

     International Data Protection

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure:

  • Appropriate safeguards are in place
  • Data transfer agreements meet legal requirements
  • Security measures protect your information
  • Compliance with relevant privacy laws

 

4.        Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Our personnel who need it to serve you
  • Third-party service providers (IT, accounting, etc.)
  • U.S. server hosts
  • Courts and government authorities when required
  • Other parties with your explicit consent

We never sell your personal information.

5.        Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (where legally possible), subject to our legal and professional obligations to maintain your information
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • File a complaint with privacy regulators
  • For EU residents: exercise GDPR rights

 

6.        Anti-Spam Compliance

We follow Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), CAN-SPAM Act (US), and similar laws:

  • We obtain consent before sending marketing emails
  • Every email includes our contact information
  • You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • We process opt-out requests promptly

 

7.        Security Measures

We protect your information through:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Staff privacy training
  • Incident response procedures
  • Secure U.S. data centers
  • Implementation of other lawful security measures as you and we may agree upon

 

8.        Data Retention

We keep your information for:

  • The duration of our legal services
  • As required by law and professional standards
  • Up to 7 years after closing your file (or longer if legally or professionally required)

 

9.        Website Privacy and Cookies

Our website uses:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies to improve our services
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings

 

10.      Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

 

11.      Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • New legal or professional requirements
  • Improved privacy protections

We will notify you of significant changes through:

  • Email (for active clients)
  • Website notices
  • Direct communication when required

 

12.      Contact Us

For privacy-related matters, contact our Privacy Officer:

Gary Bouchard, by email at gary@gary-bouchard.com or by phone at +1 289 471 0155.

 

13.      Regulatory Information

You can also contact privacy regulators:

  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
  • Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
  • Your local data protection authority (for international clients)

 

14.      Legal Basis for Processing (for EU Clients)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Contract performance
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests
  • Your consent (where required)

For EU clients: Contact information for our EU representative can be obtained by emailing or calling our Privacy Officer.

15.     Other Documents

This Privacy Policy is referenced in and forms part of our Website Terms and Conditions of Use.  Please refer to that document and any other documents that may be referred to and form part of those terms and conditions.

This policy was last reviewed and updated on October 10, 2024. Please review it periodically for any changes.