How we handle your information and protect your confidentiality
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Look, we get it - nobody really wants to read through pages of legal jargon about privacy policies. But here's the thing: when you're dealing with maritime law cases that cross international borders, privacy isn't just some checkbox exercise. It's actually critical.
At Corvanyx Odyssey Legal Solutions, we've been navigating the choppy waters of international maritime law for years, and we know that your trust is everything. Whether you're a ship owner dealing with a cargo dispute or a company facing environmental compliance issues, the information you share with us is sensitive stuff.
This policy spells out how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. We've tried to keep it straightforward - after all, we're lawyers who deal with maritime contracts all day, so we know what it's like to wade through complicated documents. We respect your time and your privacy.
We're not in the business of collecting data just for the sake of it. Everything we gather has a purpose, and it's usually to help you with your legal matter. Here's what we typically collect:
We only collect what's necessary for providing legal services or improving your experience with our firm. Nothing more, nothing less.
Here's the straight talk on what we do with your information. It's not rocket science - we use it to help you with your legal issues and keep our practice running smoothly.
We won't use your personal info for marketing without your explicit consent. If you're a client, we'll occasionally send you updates about maritime law changes that might affect your business - but you can opt out anytime.
Security isn't something we take lightly. When you're sharing details about multi-million dollar shipping disputes or sensitive cargo claims, you need to know your information is locked down tight.
We use industry-standard security measures, including:
Let's be honest - no system is 100% breach-proof. We do everything reasonably possible to protect your data, but we can't guarantee absolute security. That's just the reality of operating in today's digital world. What we can promise is that we're constantly monitoring and improving our security measures.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide legal services and meet our professional obligations. For most maritime cases, this means:
We don't sell your information. Period. But there are situations where we need to share your data with others - always with a legitimate purpose and usually with your knowledge.
Obviously, when you authorize us to share information with third parties - like opposing counsel in a negotiation, insurance adjusters, or expert witnesses.
We work with trusted vendors who help us run our practice - things like secure document storage, case management software, and accounting services. They're bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your info for the specific services they provide.
Sometimes the law requires us to disclose information - court orders, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, or to prevent illegal activity. We'll notify you when legally permitted to do so.
Occasionally we consult with other legal professionals, accountants, or insurance experts on complex maritime matters. These consultations are protected by professional privilege and confidentiality rules.
If our firm merges with another practice or our files are transferred to another lawyer (like if we retire), your information would be part of that transfer - but always subject to the same confidentiality protections.
What We Don't Do: We don't share your personal or case information with marketing companies, data brokers, or anyone else who doesn't have a legitimate need to know.
Our website uses cookies - those little bits of data that get stored on your device. Nothing sinister, just standard web stuff that helps the site work better and helps us understand how people use it.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Make the website function properly - can't really turn these off | Session |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and settings | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it | Up to 2 years |
| Security | Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security | Session |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might affect how well our website works for you. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
We don't use cookies for behavioral advertising or tracking you across other websites. Our analytics are purely for understanding how to make our site more useful for maritime law clients.
Under Canadian privacy laws (particularly PIPEDA), you've got some important rights when it comes to your personal information. Here's what you can do: