Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date January 1, 2026 · Ellan Law Corporation
This Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of our websites, services, and applications. Please read it carefully.
This Website Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) governs your access to, and use of, the websites, services, and applications (collectively, the “Site”) owned and operated by Ellan Law Corporation (“Ellan Law”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
In this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” means information about an identifiable individual. It does not include business contact information (e.g., your professional title or business address) when used for the purpose of communicating with you in relation to your employment or profession.
Acceptance and Modification
By accessing the Site or providing Personal Information to Ellan Law, you indicate your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
Updates
We may revise this policy at any time to reflect changes in legal obligations or technology. Material changes will be noted via a general notice on the Site. Your continued use signifies agreement to the revised terms.
Collection of Personal Information
We collect Personal Information necessary to provide legal services, manage client relationships, and maintain the security of our Site.
Voluntary Information
Name, email, telephone number, and any details provided through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or career applications.
Professional/KYC Data
Information required for "Know Your Client" (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, including government-issued identification and financial background.
Automated Data
IP addresses, browser types, and traffic patterns are collected via server logs to optimize Site performance.
Identified Purposes for Use
We use your Personal Information for the following “Identified Purposes”:
Legal Services
To establish client relationships, provide legal advice, and perform conflict-of-interest checks.
Communication
To respond to inquiries and distribute legal updates or newsletters (where consent is provided).
Security
To detect and protect against error, fraud, or illegal activities.
Recruitment
To evaluate applications for employment or partnership.
Compliance
To fulfill professional obligations to the Law Society of Manitoba and statutory legal requirements.
Disclosure and Transfer of Data
We do not sell your Personal Information. We only disclose data:
To Service Providers
We may use third-party vendors (e.g., secure cloud storage or payment processors).
Outside Canada
Some service providers may store data outside of Canada. In such cases, your information remains subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, which may differ from Canadian law. We ensure these providers maintain comparable privacy protections.
Legal Requirement
Where required by court order, the Law Society, or imminent danger to life/property.
Safeguards and Retention
We employ industry-standard physical, technological, and administrative safeguards:
Encryption
Data provided through the Site is encrypted during transmission.
Access Control
Only authorized personnel with a "need to know" have access to Personal Information.
Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the Identified Purposes or as mandated by legal and professional record-keeping requirements (typically 7–10 years for legal files).
Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. If you are a parent and believe we have collected such data, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@theellangroup.com.
Your Rights: Access, Correction, and Withdrawal
You have the right to request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
Withdrawal
You may withdraw consent for data use at any time (subject to legal/contractual restrictions), though this may limit our ability to represent you.
Verification
To protect your privacy, we require written requests and identification before releasing or amending any Personal Information.
Privacy Contact
privacy@theellangroup.comOffice
431 Century Street
Winnipeg, MB R3J 1J9