Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 10, 2025

At Remiel Law, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or interact with this website, Remiel Law Journal, in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL).

This website is owned and operated by Sara Santos-Vigneault, founder of Remiel Law.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information directly or indirectly when you:
Subscribe to our email newsletter or updates
Submit questions, inquiries, or comments through our contact forms
Leave a comment on a blog post
Interact with the site through browsing, searches, or link clicks
Visit the site, where technical data is collected through cookies or similar tools

Types of Personal Information We May Collect

Name and contact information (such as email address)
IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type
Date and time of visits, pages viewed, and referral source
Any personal details you voluntarily include in messages or comments
We collect only the information necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined below.

2. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or feedback
To send you newsletters or legal updates (only with your consent)
To improve the functionality, performance, and relevance of our content
To monitor and prevent unauthorized activity or security threats
To comply with applicable legal obligations
You will not receive marketing emails from us unless you have explicitly opted in. You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. Your information may be disclosed only in the following limited circumstances:

To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email delivery platforms, website analytics providers) who are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and use data only for authorized purposes
When required by law, regulation, court order, or lawful government request
With your explicit consent, when necessary

4. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Remiel Law Journal uses cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and understand site usage patterns

These tools may collect:

Device and browser information
Pages visited, time spent, and referral links
IP address and general geolocation
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the site’s functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.

5. Third-Party Services

This site may include embedded content or services (e.g., YouTube videos, contact forms powered by third-party tools, analytics services like Google Analytics, or newsletter delivery services).

These third-party services may collect personal data as part of their embedded functionality. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies independently.

Remiel Law is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external providers.

6. Protection of Personal Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with applicable legal requirements. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL)

We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). You will only receive electronic communications from us if you have given express consent or if an existing business relationship permits it under CASL. You can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in our emails.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If we discover such information has been collected inadvertently, it will be deleted promptly.

10. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
Withdraw consent to use your personal information
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations)
File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.