Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Cohnnect Legal is dedicated to protecting the personal information that we collect, use and disclose in the course of providing legal services and operating our law firm, in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including applicable privacy legislation, and in accordance with our professional obligations. As practicing lawyers, we have professional and ethical responsibilities to maintain confidentiality of information received within our client relationships. This Privacy Policy supplements our professional obligations of client confidentiality and outlines how we generally collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information of our clients, other individuals, and website users.

"Personal Information"

Privacy legislation broadly defines “personal information” as any information about an identifiable individual. In general, this does not include business contact information such as your name, title, business address or email address, telephone number, or fax number.

Accountability

Cohnnect Legal is responsible for the personal information in our possession or control under applicable privacy legislation. This responsibility includes personal information received directly from clients and other individuals, as well as information received indirectly. We have established policies and procedures to protect personal information.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We may collect various types of personal information, including names, home contact details, billing and account information, information relevant to a client’s legal matters, and additional information incidental to providing legal services. Examples include personal information about directors, officers, employees of a client, witnesses, beneficiaries, family members, adverse parties or those with interest, shareholders, security-holders, investors, potential buyers, business partners, competitors, customers, pension plan members, and other parties.

Our Purposes for Collecting, Using, or Disclosing Personal Information

General

Cohnnect Legal collects, uses, and discloses personal information primarily to provide professional legal services and representation, including:

· To establish and manage client relationships, provide legal advice, perform legal services, fulfill legal duties, and avoid conflicts of interest.

· To share personal information with third parties involved in legal proceedings, such as opposing parties, foreign counsel, advisors, witnesses, courts, arbitrators, experts, etc.

· To represent clients in business transactions involving the exchange or disclosure of personal information.

· To establish and maintain commercial relationships with clients, suppliers, and other third parties, including invoicing, account administration, payment processing, credit evaluation, and contractual obligations.

· To communicate with clients and others for market research, client service evaluation, and satisfaction assessment.

· To distribute publications and invitations to events for subscribers.

· To maintain and manage document management, knowledge-management, and precedent systems.

· To consider the admission of individuals as employees or firm members.

· To develop and manage our business operations.

· To detect and protect against error, negligence, fraud, theft, and illegal activities while meeting insurance requirements.

· To comply with applicable legal or regulatory mandates.

Website

· E-Mail Communications: We may send emails to subscribers or contacts to inform them about legal developments, distribute publications, or announce events or seminars. Each email contains an opt-out feature with instructions for unsubscribing.

· Links: Our website may present links to other websites. Operators of linked websites may collect your personal information and cookie-generated data. Cohnnect Legal is not responsible for the collection, usage, or disclosure of your personal information by these third parties, so it's important to review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

Service Providers

When engaging service providers, agents, or contractors to store, handle, or process personal information on our behalf, we require comparable privacy protection through contractual or other means while they handle the information.

Consent

We obtain consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information where required by privacy legislation. We assume consent for reasonable collection and use when individuals initiate contact with us or voluntarily provide information. Clients who retain us or those involved in legal proceedings against our clients are assumed to consent to reasonable collection, use, and disclosure of their information for legal representation purposes.

We do not collect, use, or disclose personal information without consent unless authorized by law, such as:

· When clients provide third-party information for legal representation.

· Under court orders, subpoenas, or applicable production rules requiring disclosure.

· When information is publicly available according to privacy legislation.

· During investigations of legal breaches if obtaining consent compromises the investigation.

· When required to disclose information to lawful authorities.

As practicing lawyers, we adhere to professional and ethical obligations and do not disclose information covered by solicitor-client privilege unless legally mandated.

Limited Collection, Use, Disclosure, and Retention

We collect personal information fairly and lawfully, limiting the amount to what is necessary and appropriate for providing legal services, advice, and representation. We also limit information collected for client relationships, development programs, and publication/seminar communications to contact information and preferences provided by individuals.

We keep records of work performed and services provided in line with regulatory requirements and professional standards, storing these records with safeguards against unauthorized access. Contact information is retained as long as individuals subscribe to our programs or respond to invitations.

Accuracy of Information

To maintain quality service and appropriate contact preferences, we may ask you to update personal information periodically, providing ongoing opt-out options through our publications and invitations. Clients should contact their lawyer to update information in client files.

Safeguards

We protect personal information using secure facilities, password protection, standard security practices, and internal policies against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, and alteration.

Openness About Privacy Practices

The most updated version of our Privacy Policy is available at www.cohnnectlegal.com or by contacting Cohnnect Legal.

Access to Your Personal Information

Clients can review their personal information held in our offices by contacting their lawyer. Non-clients may request access to their information through written requests. Access may be subject to exceptions stipulated by privacy legislation, including solicitor-client privilege, formal dispute resolution processes, confidential commercial information, or information disclosed to lawful authorities.

Challenging Compliance with this Privacy Policy

Cohnnect Legal responds to complaints or questions about compliance with this policy and privacy laws. We investigate and attempt to resolve all complaints. To challenge compliance, please contact Cohnnect Legal.

For privacy-related inquiries or concerns, please contact Cohnnect Legal or your lawyer. We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time by posting updates on our website.