Privacy Policy

Last modified: October 4, 2023

Introduction

Atasoy Law Firm and our affiliated entity ("We") value your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding it through compliance with this policy. This policy outlines:

How we gather, utilize, reveal, and safeguard personal information from website users ("you").
The types of information we may collect from you or that you provide when you visit our website, atasoylaw.ca (our "Website").
Our procedures for collecting, utilizing, maintaining, securing, and disclosing this information.

We will use your personal information solely in line with this policy unless mandated otherwise by applicable law. We take measures to ensure that the personal information we collect about you is appropriate, relevant, not excessive, and used for limited purposes.

This policy pertains to information we collect, use, or disclose:

On this Website.
In email, text, and other electronic communications between you and this Website.
When you engage with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services that include links to this policy.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, services, and social networks. Clicking on these links may result in the third party collecting or sharing your data. Please note that these third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not accountable for them. We have no control over these third-party websites, so we recommend reviewing their privacy policies before using them.

If you have given consent for the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information, you may have the legal option to revoke that consent in specific situations. To do so, if applicable, please get in touch with us at mail@atasoylaw.ca. It's important to understand that withdrawing your consent could potentially affect our ability to offer you a specific service. We will provide details on the consequences when you make this decision to help you with your choice.

Please carefully read and understand our policy on data collection, processing, and storage. If you disagree with our policies, please refrain from using our website. By accessing or using our website, you indicate your acceptance of our practices as described in this policy. Note that this policy may change over time; continued use of our website after changes signifies your acceptance, so check periodically for updates.

What Personal Information Is

Personal information refers to data that can reasonably identify you, including details like your name, postal address, email address, phone number, Internet Protocol (IP) address connecting your computer to the Internet, username, billing and account information, and any other information we may use to get in touch with you ("personal information"). This definition does not encompass business contact information, such as your name, title, or business contact details. We offer users the chance to opt out of our email list or newsletter at any time by contacting us via email at mail@atasoylaw.ca.

How We Collect Information About You

We collect information through various means:

When you directly interact with us, such as filling out forms or contacting us via phone, email, or other means.
Through user contributions, which you may submit for publication on public areas of the website or share with other users or third parties.
Automatically, as you navigate our website, including details about your usage, IP addresses, and data gathered through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, as well as from third parties or publicly available sources.

How We Use Your Information

We utilize the information we gather from you, including any personal details:

To showcase our Website and its content to you.
To provide you with information, or services you request.
To fulfill the purposes for which you provided the information, as well as other purposes you consent to.
To manage our obligations and uphold our rights under contracts with you, including billing, collections, and legal compliance.
To notify you about changes to our Website, or services.
To enhance our Website, services, marketing, and customer relationships.

We may also use your information to contact you about our own and third-party goods and services that may be of interest, as permitted by law. If you don't want us to use your information in this manner, please email us at mail@atasoylaw.ca. We may use the information we've collected to display advertisements to audiences targeted by our advertisers. While we do not disclose your personal information for these purposes without your consent, if you interact with an advertisement, the advertiser may assume you meet their target criteria.

Disclosure of Your Information

We might share non-identifiable, aggregated user information without any restrictions. By taking necessary steps as per the Law Society of Ontario rules and regulations, we may also share personal information as follows:

With our affiliated entity.
To fulfill the specific purpose for which you provided it.
For any other purpose that we inform you of when you provide the information.
With your explicit consent.

Additionally, we may disclose your personal information:

To comply with legal obligations or government requests, as required by applicable laws.
To enforce our terms of use and other agreements, including billing and collections.
When we believe it's necessary to protect our firm, our clients, or others' rights, property, or safety. This may involve sharing information with other companies and organizations for purposes like fraud prevention and reducing credit risk.

Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us. We offer options for controlling your personal information:

You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies, but disabling them may affect website functionality.
We don't control third-party data collection for interest-based ads, but you can opt out via tools like Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada and Network Advertising Initiative.
Visit these websites to learn more and prevent websites from placing cookies on your device.

Data Security and Retention

We highly prioritize the protection of your personal information. We employ physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to prevent accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure of your personal data. However, it's important to note that the internet is not entirely secure. While we take extensive measures to safeguard your personal information, we cannot assure the complete security of information transmitted to our website. Any transmission of personal data is done at your own risk. We do not accept responsibility for any attempts to bypass privacy settings or security measures on our website.

Unless permitted or mandated by relevant laws or regulations, we will retain your personal information only for the duration necessary to accomplish the intended purposes, which may include meeting legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. In certain situations, we might anonymize your personal data, rendering it unidentifiable. We maintain the option to utilize such anonymous, de-identified data for legitimate business purposes without the need for additional notice or your consent.

Contact Information

We welcome your questions, comments, and requests regarding this privacy policy and our privacy practices. Please contact us at: mail@atasoylaw.ca