Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously - here's exactly how we handle your information

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But since we're dealing with maritime and space law matters that often cross multiple jurisdictions, it's kinda important that you understand how we handle your info.

At Nexyrian Odyssey Legal Services, we're committed to protecting your privacy while providing top-notch legal representation. This policy applies to all information we collect through our website, email communications, and during our client interactions.

By using our services or website, you're agreeing to the terms outlined here. If something doesn't sit right with you, we'd rather you reach out to us before proceeding.

2.1 Personal Information

When you reach out to us or become a client, we'll typically collect things like your name, company details, email address, phone number, and mailing address. Pretty standard stuff for any law firm.

2.2 Legal Matter Information

Depending on your case - whether it's a shipping dispute, satellite licensing issue, or cross-border merger - we'll need relevant documentation and details about your situation. This might include contracts, vessel registrations, corporate documents, or technical specifications.

2.3 Website Usage Data

Our website collects basic technical info like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and how long you stuck around. We use this to improve the site and understand what folks are looking for.

2.4 Communication Records

We keep records of our conversations - emails, phone calls, video conferences, and meetings. This helps us provide better service and protects both of us if there's ever a dispute about what was discussed.

We're not in the business of collecting data just for kicks. Here's what we actually do with your information:

  • Legal Representation: Obviously, we need your info to handle your legal matters effectively - researching applicable maritime or aerospace regulations, preparing filings, negotiating deals, whatever your case requires.
  • Client Communication: Keeping you updated on your case, answering questions, scheduling meetings, sending invoices - the usual back-and-forth that comes with legal work.
  • Compliance & Record-Keeping: Canadian law societies have specific requirements about maintaining client files and documentation. We've gotta follow those rules.
  • Conflict Checks: Before taking on new matters, we need to ensure there's no conflict of interest with existing or former clients.
  • Service Improvement: Understanding what types of cases we're handling helps us develop better expertise in emerging areas of maritime and space law.
  • Marketing (with your consent): Occasionally we might reach out with relevant legal updates or firm news, but only if you've told us that's okay.

We don't sell your information to third parties. Period. That's not how professional legal services work.

We take security seriously - probably more than most firms, given that we're dealing with high-value maritime and aerospace matters.

Storage Locations

Your data is primarily stored on Canadian servers, though some cloud services we use may have redundant storage in other jurisdictions (typically the U.S.). We choose providers carefully and ensure they meet stringent security standards.

Security Measures

We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage, multi-factor authentication for system access, regular security audits, and restricted access protocols. Only staff members who need access to your files for legitimate work purposes can view them.

Retention Periods

Generally, we keep client files for at least 10 years after a matter closes - that's the Law Society of British Columbia's minimum requirement. Some documents might be kept longer if there's ongoing relevance or potential future legal implications. When we do dispose of files, it's done securely through certified destruction services.

We don't go around blabbing about your business, but there are legitimate situations where we need to share information:

With Your Consent

If you authorize us to share info with specific parties - like opposing counsel, regulatory agencies, or business partners - we'll do so as instructed.

Service Providers

We work with various professionals - expert witnesses, court reporters, investigators, IT support, accounting services. They might need access to relevant portions of your information to do their jobs, but they're bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Obligations

Sometimes we're legally required to disclose information - court orders, regulatory investigations, or situations involving potential harm. We'll always try to notify you first unless we're prohibited from doing so.

Co-Counsel & Referrals

For complex international matters, we sometimes collaborate with lawyers in other jurisdictions or refer portions of a case to specialists. When that happens, we ensure they're subject to similar confidentiality obligations.

Here's where things get interesting. We specialize in international maritime and space law, which means your information might need to cross borders.

When we transfer data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards - standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions recognized by Canadian authorities, or other approved mechanisms. The nature of admiralty law and aerospace regulation often requires coordinating with authorities and parties in multiple countries.

If you're concerned about data being transferred to a specific jurisdiction, let us know upfront so we can discuss alternatives or additional protections.

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and various provincial legislation, you've got several rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request copies of the personal information we hold about you. There might be some limits based on solicitor-client privilege or legal restrictions, but we'll provide what we can.
  • Correction: If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Accurate information makes our job easier anyway.
  • Deletion: In some circumstances, you can request deletion of your data. However, we might need to retain certain information for legal or regulatory reasons.
  • Objection: You can object to certain uses of your information, particularly for marketing purposes.
  • Portability: Where feasible, we can provide your information in a structured, commonly-used format if you want to transfer it elsewhere.
  • Withdraw Consent: If we're processing data based on your consent, you can withdraw it - though this might affect our ability to continue representing you.

To exercise any of these rights, just reach out to us at contact@nexyrianodyssey.info or call (604) 555-8792.

Our website uses cookies - those little data files that websites store on your device. We're pretty minimal with them compared to most sites.

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly - things like keeping you logged into secure areas or remembering your language preferences.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics to understand how people interact with our site - which pages are popular, where visitors are coming from, how long they stay. This helps us improve the user experience and create better content.

Your Control

Most browsers let you control or block cookies. Just know that disabling certain cookies might make parts of the website less functional. You can usually find cookie settings in your browser's preferences or settings menu.

Our website might link to external resources - regulatory agencies, industry organizations, legal research databases, or relevant news sources. Once you click through to another site, you're subject to their privacy policies, not ours.

We try to link only to reputable sources, but we can't control how other organizations handle your data. If you're clicking through to submit information on an external site, take a moment to review their privacy practices.

Our services aren't directed at children under 18, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. Given that we handle complex international maritime and aerospace legal matters, our typical clients are businesses and adult individuals.

If we discover we've accidentally collected information from a minor, we'll delete it promptly. If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us right away.

Privacy laws and best practices evolve - especially in emerging areas like space law and digital maritime commerce. We'll update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

When we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For current clients, we'll also send a heads-up via email.

We encourage you to review this policy occasionally, especially if it's been a while since you last checked. Continuing to use our services after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

Got questions, concerns, or complaints about how we handle your privacy? We'd rather hear from you directly than have you worrying about it.

Email: contact@nexyrianodyssey.info

Phone: (604) 555-8792

Mail: 1288 West Georgia Street, Suite 2100, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R8, Canada

We'll respond to privacy inquiries within a reasonable timeframe - typically within 30 days, though complex requests might take a bit longer.

If you're not satisfied with our response, you've got the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy commissioner. But honestly, we'd appreciate the chance to address your concerns directly first.

A Quick Note on Attorney-Client Privilege

While this privacy policy explains our general data practices, remember that communications with your lawyer are protected by attorney-client privilege. That's a separate legal protection that goes beyond privacy law - it means we can't disclose confidential client communications without your permission, except in very limited circumstances required by law or professional rules.