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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

Introduction

eClassActions.com (“we”, “our”, or “the Website”) is a Canadian-based news and information website committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and respecting their personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be disclosed, and the choices available to you regarding your personal information.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

If you contact us or submit information through a contact form, we may collect information such as:

  • Your name;
  • Email address;
  • Telephone number (if provided);
  • Province, state, or country;
  • Information relating to your inquiry or potential legal issue; and
  • Any other information you voluntarily choose to provide.

You are under no obligation to provide personal information; however, certain features of the Website may not be available without it.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Website, including:

  • IP address;
  • Browser type;
  • Operating system;
  • Referring website;
  • Pages visited;
  • Date and time of access; and
  • Other diagnostic information used to administer, secure, and improve the Website.

This information is generally collected in aggregate form and is not ordinarily used to identify individual visitors unless necessary for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

The Website uses third-party service providers, including content delivery and security services, which may process technical information necessary to deliver and protect the Website.

Cookies

This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and enhance the user experience.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries;
  • Administer, maintain, and improve the Website;
  • Protect the security and integrity of the Website;
  • Investigate suspected abuse or unlawful activity;
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations; and
  • Communicate with you regarding matters you have requested.

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

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information:

  • To service providers who assist in operating and securing the Website;
  • Where required or authorized by law;
  • To protect our legal rights or the safety of others;
  • With your consent; or
  • Where necessary in connection with a legal claim, investigation, or regulatory proceeding.

If you submit information concerning a potential legal matter, we may, with your consent or where appropriate, provide that information to an independent lawyer or law firm for evaluation. Submission of information does not create a solicitor-client or attorney-client relationship.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted electronically.

Confidentiality

Information submitted through this Website or by email is not encrypted unless expressly indicated.

Please do not submit confidential, privileged, or highly sensitive information through this Website.

If you require confidential legal communications, you should communicate directly with the lawyer representing you through an agreed secure method.

Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of readers.

We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party website they visit.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending upon your place of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information;
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
  • Request deletion of personal information where appropriate;
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent; and
  • Request information regarding how your personal information has been collected, used, or disclosed.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided on this Website.

Retention of Information

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will become effective when the revised Privacy Policy is posted on this page. Continued use of the Website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the contact page available on this Website.

eClassActions.com is operated from Nova Scotia, Canada. Personal information is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable.