This Privacy Policy explains how this non-commercial educational website (“the Website”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information that users may voluntarily submit. The Website provides legal–themed educational materials, such as conceptual explanations, structured practice area summaries, and informational resources including the Canadian Law List, Canadian Law Directory, and Canadian Law Books. Because this Website is not a law firm and does not offer legal services, we maintain a limited and transparent approach to data handling.
This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms of Use and Cookie Policy, which together govern the Website’s operation.
1. Purpose and Scope of Policy
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to provide a clear explanation of:
- what information we collect,
- how and why that information is collected,
- how the information is used and stored,
- under what circumstances (if any) the information is shared,
- the rights available to users.
This Website does not collect personal information automatically and does not engage in analytics, advertising, tracking, profiling, or commercial data processing.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect or store the following information:
- personal identifiers (unless submitted voluntarily),
- behavioral data,
- analytics or usage patterns,
- location data,
- device-level identifiers,
- financial information,
- account information (we do not have user accounts),
- sensitive personal information.
We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, remarketing tools, or behavioral tracking technologies.
3. Information Users Provide Voluntarily
The only personal information collected by the Website is information voluntarily submitted through the contact form powered by Contact Form 7. This may include:
- name,
- email address,
- the content of the message submitted by the user.
By submitting information, you acknowledge that you are doing so voluntarily and for the purpose of receiving a response.
4. How Submitted Information Is Used
Information submitted through the contact form is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- responding to user inquiries,
- addressing feedback or content suggestions,
- clarifying questions related to the Website’s educational materials, such as those found in the Canadian Law Forum or other informative sections.
We do not:
- sell personal information,
- rent personal information,
- use personal information for marketing,
- add personal information to mailing lists,
- share information with third parties except in limited cases outlined below.
5. Where and How Submitted Information Is Stored
We do not store contact form submissions in the Website database.
Instead:
- the form sends your message directly to our email inbox at info@canadainlawlist.com,
- your message is stored as a standard email communication,
- no copy is retained on the Website beyond temporary technical handling by Contact Form 7.
The Website is hosted on secure servers located in Canada, and standard hosting-level protections apply.
6. Cookies and Technical Data
The Website uses minimal cookies required for core functionality and stability. These include:
- essential WordPress cookies,
- temporary form-related cookies (Contact Form 7),
- plugin-generated functional cookies.
Cookies do not store personal information.
Full details are provided in our Cookie Policy.
We do not use:
- analytics cookies,
- advertising cookies,
- third-party behavioral tracking scripts.
7. Third-Party Services
The Website may rely on limited external services necessary for technical operation:
- web hosting provider (server-level data processing),
- WordPress plugin developers (functional cookies),
- Google Search Console (diagnostic tool; does not collect personal data from users).
These services may process non-personal technical data strictly for operational reliability but do not access, analyze, or store personal information.
We do not transfer personal information to external processors, vendors, advertisers, or marketing partners.
8. Legal Basis for Processing (Canada)
Although the Website operates on minimal data collection principles, any voluntary personal information submitted through the contact form is processed under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Information is provided voluntarily by the user.
- Legitimate Interest: Responding to inquiries directly related to educational content.
This Website is not subject to commercial data protection regulations, as it does not engage in commercial activity, advertising, or user profiling.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to complete the purpose for which it was submitted. This means:
- we keep email inquiries only as long as necessary to respond,
- emails may be archived in the email system according to standard email retention practices,
- no retention occurs on the Website server.
Users may request deletion of email correspondence at any time.
10. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share personal information with:
- advertisers,
- analytics providers,
- legal service providers,
- affiliates,
- third-party companies.
Personal information may be disclosed only if required by Canadian law (for example, lawful requests by government authorities).
11. Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect voluntarily submitted information, including:
- secure hosting located in Canada,
- limited email access,
- plugin and CMS security updates,
- adherence to minimal data collection principles.
No method of transmission is fully secure, but we strive to maintain an appropriate level of protection for the Website’s limited data activities.
12. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors, nor do we use any tracking mechanisms targeted at young users.
13. User Rights
Users may:
- request clarification of how their information is handled,
- request deletion of email correspondence,
- request correction of inaccurate information submitted through the contact form,
- restrict further communication.
Requests can be submitted to info@canadainlawlist.com.
14. International Access
Users outside Canada may access the Website, but the Website operates under Canadian law.
Data is stored solely on Canadian servers and processed according to Canadian standards.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect developments in the Website’s structure or legal requirements. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
16. Contact
For privacy-related questions, you may contact us at:
📧 info@canadainlawlist.com