Privacy Policy

Arab Immigration Lawyers Canada is the public name of this directory website and service. The Site at https://arabimmigrationlawyerscanada.com (the “Site”) is operated by Digital Astronaut Studios, a Canadian sole proprietorship, referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our.” Arab Immigration Lawyers Canada is a software/directory brand and is not a law firm. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with the Site, including our online directory of immigration professionals and related features (together, the “Services”).

This policy is designed to meet common expectations under Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable. It is not legal advice. If you need advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified professional.

Digital Astronaut Studios provides the Services under the Arab Immigration Lawyers Canada name and website. For privacy requests, contact us through the Contact page on the Site (https://arabimmigrationlawyerscanada.com/contact). We will respond within a reasonable time, subject to verification of your identity where required.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically when you use the Site.

Information you provide may include: name, email address, phone number, firm or business details, professional biography or listing content, messages you send through contact forms, account or authentication details (where applicable), and payment-related information processed by our payment provider when you subscribe to paid features.

Information collected automatically may include: IP address, device and browser type, general location derived from IP (e.g. region or country), referring URL, pages viewed, and similar technical data. We may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies as described below.

We use personal information to: operate, maintain, and improve the Site and Services; create and display directory listings; deliver messages submitted through profile contact forms to the intended recipient listing; process payments and subscriptions; authenticate users where accounts exist; detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues; comply with legal obligations; and communicate with you about the Services.

Where required by law, we rely on appropriate lawful bases such as consent (where we ask for it), performance of a contract, legitimate interests that are not overridden by your rights, or compliance with law.

We may disclose personal information to: service providers who assist us (for example, hosting, database, authentication, email delivery, payment processing, analytics, or security services); professional advisers where permitted; and law enforcement or other authorities when required by applicable law or to protect rights and safety.

Messages you send through a lawyer or consultant profile contact form are shared with that listing’s associated account holder as part of the Service. Do not include sensitive information you do not wish them to receive.

We do not sell your personal information in the conventional sense of selling lists of individuals for money. We may use and disclose aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably identify you.

We and our service providers may process or store personal information in Canada, the United States, or other countries where our vendors operate. Those jurisdictions may have different data protection rules. Where we transfer personal information across borders, we take steps appropriate to the circumstances, including contractual or other safeguards where applicable.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods may depend on the nature of the information (for example, account records, listing content, message logs, or billing records). When retention is no longer required, we delete or anonymize information in accordance with our practices and technical constraints.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions), or raise concerns with a privacy regulator.

To exercise rights that we can fulfil in our role as the operator of the Site, contact us through the Contact page. We may need to verify your request. If we cannot fulfil a request (for example, because information is controlled by a third-party listing holder), we will explain where possible.

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential operation of the Site, preferences, analytics, and security features such as spam protection on forms. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

The Services are not directed to children under the age at which parental consent is required in your jurisdiction for online services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in that category. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Material changes may be communicated through the Site or other appropriate means where required. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, except where prohibited by law.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us via the Contact page: https://arabimmigrationlawyerscanada.com/contact.