Last Updated: November 18, 2025
Look, we get it. Privacy policies are usually boring as hell and written in legalese that makes your eyes glaze over. But here's the thing - we're lawyers who actually care about your privacy, and we want you to understand what happens with your information when you reach out to us or visit our website.
At ShadowVyralis Legal, we handle some pretty sensitive stuff - criminal defense cases, civil disputes, personal injury claims. The nature of our work means we take confidentiality seriously. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. No smoke and mirrors here.
When you contact us for a consultation or legal services, you'll typically share things like your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. Sometimes you'll tell us about your case details - and yeah, that can include some pretty personal stuff depending on what you're dealing with.
We also collect financial info if you become a client (billing details, payment information), and any documents you provide related to your case. Everything you share with us is kept under strict attorney-client privilege where applicable.
Like pretty much every website out there, we automatically gather some technical info when you visit our site. This includes your IP address, browser type, device info, pages you visit, and how long you hang around.
We use this data to make our site work better and figure out what people are actually looking for when they come to us. It's not about being nosy - it's about improving the user experience and making sure our website actually helps people who need legal services.
We keep records of our communications with you - emails, phone call logs, meeting notes, and any other correspondence. This isn't just for our files; it's actually crucial for providing good legal representation and maintaining proper documentation of our attorney-client relationship.
This one's obvious - we use your info to actually represent you and handle your legal matters. That means preparing your case, filing documents, communicating with opposing parties and courts, and doing all the legal stuff you're hiring us for.
We'll also use it to assess whether we can take on your case in the first place, check for conflicts of interest, and provide you with updates and advice throughout the process.
We've got bills to pay and a law firm to run. Your information helps us with billing and accounting, scheduling appointments, managing our client relationships, and generally keeping the lights on.
We also analyze how people use our website to improve our services and figure out what potential clients are looking for when they need legal help.
Sometimes we're legally required to use or disclose information - think court orders, regulatory obligations, or law society requirements. We follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA and provincial equivalents) and professional conduct rules that govern how lawyers handle client information.
We take security seriously because, well, we're dealing with sensitive legal matters. Our approach includes:
That said, no system is 100% foolproof. While we do everything reasonable to protect your information, we can't guarantee absolute security. If there's ever a data breach that affects you, we'll let you know as required by law.
This is the big one. As lawyers licensed in Ontario, we're bound by professional conduct rules that protect your confidentiality. This goes way beyond regular privacy laws.
Attorney-client privilege means that communications between you and us for the purpose of legal advice are confidential and protected. We can't disclose them without your permission (with very limited exceptions, like if you tell us you're planning to commit a crime).
This privilege survives even after our representation ends. It's not just about this privacy policy - it's a fundamental principle of our legal system and our professional obligations.
Under Canadian privacy laws, you've got several rights when it comes to your personal information:
You can ask to see what personal information we have about you. We'll provide it, though there might be some limitations based on legal privilege or other legal requirements.
If something we have on file is wrong, let us know and we'll fix it. Accurate information is important for providing good legal services.
You can ask us to delete your information, but heads up - we're required to keep certain records for legal and professional reasons. We'll delete what we can while maintaining compliance.
You can withdraw consent for us to use your information, though this might affect our ability to represent you or provide services.
Our website might link to other sites - court websites, legal resources, or other relevant pages. Once you click on those links, you're leaving our site and we're not responsible for their privacy practices.
We try to only link to reputable sites, but it's always a good idea to check out their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
Laws change, our practices evolve, and technology moves forward. We might update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect those changes.
When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top and might notify you through our website or by email if you're a client. It's a good idea to check back occasionally to see if anything's changed.
If you've got questions or concerns about how we handle your personal information, or if you want to exercise any of your privacy rights, just reach out. We're here to help.
1850 Bay Street, Suite 704, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
(416) 555-0247
inquiries@shadowvyralis.info
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we've mishandled your personal information.