Privacy Policy

At Muddasir Law ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and relevant American privacy laws. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions

  • Personal Information: Any information that identifies or could identify an individual (e.g., name, email, address, payment information).
  • Non-Personal Information: Information that cannot be used to identify an individual (e.g., aggregated website usage data).
  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, and sharing.

2. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The Data Protection Officer ensures compliance with privacy laws. For inquiries, contact:

Data Protection Officer - Muddasir Zaib

55 University Ave, Suite No. 1100, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7, Canada

Email: support@muddasirlaw.com

Phone: +1 888 417 7097

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  1. Information You Provide:
    • Name, address, phone number and email
    • Billing and payment details,
    • Legal case details and associated information (e.g., family members, witnesses, counterparties).
  2. Device Information:
    • IP address, browser type, operating system.
    • Geolocation data (if allowed by your device settings).
  3. Cookies and Analytics:
    • Usage data collected via cookies and tracking technologies to improve website performance.
    • Tools: Data collected via Google Analytics (Privacy Policy) and Cloudflare (Privacy Policy).

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Information

We process personal information under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., submitting website forms).
  • Contractual Obligation: To provide legal services as per agreements.
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Legitimate Interest: Improving our services and website functionality.

5. Use of Personal Information

We use your information to provide legal services, process payments securely via LawPay (LawPay Privacy Policy), and improve website performance through tools like Calendly (Calendly Privacy Policy) and Persona (Persona Privacy Policy).

We do not sell or trade personal information to third parties.

6. Sharing Personal Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, PIPEDA, and American privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used in certain situations.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time for data processed based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact our DPO using the contact details provided above. Please note that if the processing of services is halted midway for any reason, charges will apply for work completed and resources utilized up to that point to complete the job.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website usage.
  • Store user preferences.
  • Improve website functionality.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or use a consent management tool on our website.

10. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive information.
  • Access controls to restrict data access.
  • Regular security audits and updates.

11. Data Breach Notifications

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required by applicable laws (e.g., GDPR's 72-hour rule).

12. Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely via LawPay. For more details, refer to their privacy policy: LawPay Privacy Policy.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted promptly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website, and significant changes will be communicated directly.

15. Dispute Resolution

Disputes arising from this policy will be governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. For clients outside Canada, local privacy laws may apply.

This policy was last updated on January 25, 2025. For questions or concerns, please contact us at support@muddasirlaw.com.