Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

You Defend You ("we", "us", "our") operates this website to provide free legal education about Ontario Provincial Offences Act courts. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account information: first name, last name, and email address when you create an account.
• Contact form submissions: name, email, phone number, and message content.
• Usage data: pages visited, time on site, browser type, and IP address collected automatically via server logs or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Respond to your messages and inquiries.
• Send you updates, new episode notifications, and educational content (where you have opted in).
• Improve the Site and its content.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Email Communications

If you create an account or subscribe to updates, you may receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

5. Cookies

This Site uses session cookies necessary for login functionality. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect Site functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us through our Contact page.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as YouTube (for video embeds), Buzzsprout (for podcast hosting), and Google Analytics. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact

Privacy questions or requests? Contact us here.