Privacy Policy
How Shovelfauy protects and manages your personal information
Last updated: January 15, 2025 • Effective: February 1, 2025
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly when registering for our courtroom techniques programs. This includes your name, email address, phone number, educational background, and professional experience relevant to legal practice.
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed. This helps us improve our educational content and delivery methods.
- Contact information for program enrollment and communication
- Educational background to customize learning approaches
- Professional experience to tailor courtroom scenarios
- Website usage data to enhance user experience
How We Use Your Information
Your personal information helps us deliver effective career development programs focused on courtroom techniques. We use this data to customize educational content, schedule training sessions, and provide ongoing support throughout your learning journey.
We also analyze usage patterns to improve our educational platform and develop new training modules that address current needs in legal practice. This analysis is conducted using aggregated, non-identifying data whenever possible.
Communication preferences you set determine how we contact you about program updates, new course offerings, and relevant industry developments. You maintain control over these communication settings at all times.
Your Privacy Rights Under Canadian Law
As a Canadian organization, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. You have specific rights regarding your personal information that we take seriously.
Access Your Data
Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this within 30 days of your verified request.
Correct Information
Update any inaccurate personal information in our records. You can make minor changes through your account or contact us for assistance.
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information, understanding this may affect our ability to provide some services.
Data Portability
Receive your personal information in a structured format that allows you to transfer it to another service provider.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Information sharing occurs only in specific circumstances that support your educational experience or fulfill legal requirements.
Guest instructors and industry professionals who contribute to our programs may receive limited information necessary for delivering specialized training sessions. These individuals sign confidentiality agreements before accessing any student information.
- Educational partners providing specialized courtroom training resources
- Technology services that support our learning platform infrastructure
- Legal authorities when required by Canadian law or court orders
- Professional references with your explicit written consent
Data Security and Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices are reviewed regularly and updated to address emerging threats.
Encryption
All data transmissions use industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption protocols
Access Controls
Strict employee access limits based on job responsibilities and need-to-know basis
Regular Audits
Quarterly security assessments and system vulnerability testing
Our staff receives regular training on privacy protection and data handling procedures. Physical and digital access to personal information is logged and monitored to maintain accountability.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide educational services and comply with legal obligations. Active student records are maintained throughout your program enrollment and for three years following completion.
After the retention period expires, personal information is securely deleted from our systems unless you request continued contact for alumni services or professional development opportunities. Financial records may be retained longer to meet accounting and tax requirements.
You can request early deletion of your information at any time, though this may affect our ability to provide certain services or verify your program completion for future reference purposes.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage patterns. Essential cookies ensure proper website operation, while analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our educational content.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or share cookie data with advertising networks.
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized to protect individual privacy while providing insights into content effectiveness and user experience improvements.
Privacy Questions & Concerns
We're committed to transparency about our privacy practices. Contact our privacy team if you have questions about this policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern.