Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://family-property-division-conflict-resolution.painlaw.org (hereafter referred to as “Family Property Division Conflict Resolution,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and disclosure of information from our website visitors and users, in compliance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPPA/CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Connecticut Transactional Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://family-property-division-conflict-resolution.painlaw.org.
  2. Any applications, software, or services offered through our platform.
  3. Interactive features and communications initiated by or on behalf of Family Property Division Conflict Resolution.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, products, or services accessed through links or integrations on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before using such services.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices related to:

  1. User accounts and access to our applications and services.
  2. Website visits, including page views and interactions.
  3. Communications initiated by or received from Family Property Division Conflict Resolution, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or texts/SMS messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data (hereafter “Personal Data” or “your information”) to provide and improve our services. These include:

  1. Account Information: Details required to set up and maintain your user account, such as name, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: Data needed for processing transactions, including payment method, billing address, and transaction history.
  3. Financial Information: Your financial records may be collected and stored securely to facilitate services or payments.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us, including order date, items bought, and quantity.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP address, device ID, and location data.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when using our applications or providing consent for location services.
  7. Feedback: Your responses to surveys, feedback forms, or product reviews.
  8. Social Media Information: If you choose to connect our services with your social media accounts, we may collect data from these platforms, including your name, profile picture, and connections.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products or services you interact with on our platform.

We gather this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies, such as tracking cookies and web beacons. Additionally, third-party service providers may share Personal Data with us for specific purposes, adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) for various reasons:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions and user security, such as maintaining session state during navigation.
  • Preference Cookies: Tailored settings and preferences to personalize your experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by analytics tools to collect anonymous data about your interactions with our site, helping us improve performance and functionality.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, providing control over their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary or permitted by law. The specific retention periods vary based on the type of data and the purposes for collection:

  • Financial and transaction data may be retained for tax and accounting requirements, typically up to seven years.
  • Purchase history might be kept for customer support and analytics, usually one to two years.
  • Other Personal Data is retained until the purpose for its collection is fulfilled or as required by applicable law.

Once the retention period expires, or when the purpose has been met, we delete or anonymize the data to ensure it can no longer be linked back to you.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your Personal Data:

  • Employing encryption for data in transit and at rest.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit Personal Data from children under the age of 18 (or the legal age limit in your jurisdiction). If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it and inform you about any necessary actions.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Data:

  • Access and rectification (correcting inaccurate information).
  • Erasure or deletion of your data.
  • Restriction or limitation of processing.
  • Portability of data to another controller.
  • Objection to or opt-out of processing activities.
  • Non-discrimination in our services for exercising your privacy rights.
  • The right to file appeals or complaints with relevant supervisory authorities.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Team at the details provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be notified via our website, with updated versions accessible through this page. Continuous use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

For inquiries, requests for data removal, or questions related to privacy practices:

Email: [email protected]

Address: [Privacy Team Contact Address]

We appreciate your trust in protecting your privacy with us. This policy was last updated on [Date].