Privacy Policy

Introduction

Meridianlymx is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information provided through our website and services. Our handling of client information is governed by solicitor-client privilege and professional obligations under the Law Society of British Columbia.

Information We Collect

Contact Information

When you submit an inquiry through our website or contact us directly, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to include in your message.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience.

Cookie Data

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please review our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and providing requested information
• Scheduling and managing consultations
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Protecting the security and integrity of our systems

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on consent when you submit inquiries, legitimate interests in providing legal services and improving our website, contract fulfillment when you engage our services, and legal obligations under applicable law and professional regulations.

Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption of sensitive data, access controls limiting who can view personal information, and regular security assessments and updates.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal and professional obligations, and resolve disputes. Client files are retained according to Law Society requirements. Website inquiry information is retained for reasonable periods to track correspondence history.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law and professional obligations, you have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request erasure of personal information in certain circumstances
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability where applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. Please note that some rights may be limited by professional obligations and legal requirements.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and communication tools. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and are required to protect your information. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

International Data Transfers

Personal information may be processed on servers located outside Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers of personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us: