Last updated: January 2026
LegalTech Open and its organizers, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, "LegalTech Open," "we," "our," or "us") are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website (the "Website") or register for, attend, or participate in the LegalTech Open golf tournament (the "Event").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation in Ontario, Canada.
By accessing the Website, registering for the Event, or providing personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
LegalTech Open is responsible for personal information under our control. We have designated a Privacy Officer who is accountable for our compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy legislation.
For privacy-related inquiries or concerns, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@legaltechopen.com.
"Personal information" means information about an identifiable individual, but does not include business contact information used solely for business communications or publicly available information.
We collect, use, and disclose your personal information for the following purposes:
By providing your personal information to us, registering for the Event, or using our Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Express Consent: For certain uses, such as marketing communications, we will obtain your express consent where required by law. You may withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us.
Implied Consent: In many circumstances, your consent may be implied from your actions, such as registering for the Event or providing information voluntarily. We may also rely on implied consent where it is reasonable to do so in the circumstances.
Deemed Consent: By attending the Event, you are deemed to consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information collected at the Event, including photographs, video, and audio recordings of your participation.
We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of recipients:
We may share participant information (including name, company, job title, and contact information) with Event sponsors and partners for networking purposes, promotional activities, and to provide you with information about their products and services. By registering for the Event, you consent to such sharing.
We engage third-party service providers to assist with Event operations, including:
Certain information (such as your name and company) may be shared with other Event participants through participant lists, networking activities, and Event materials to facilitate professional networking.
We may disclose personal information without your consent where permitted or required by law, including:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your personal information may be transferred to a successor entity as part of the transaction.
By registering as a participant or sponsor, you grant LegalTech Open a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use your company name, logo, trademarks, and brand elements for:
You may request removal of your logo from future materials by contacting us in writing. Removal requests will be honored prospectively but will not require removal from materials already produced or distributed.
By attending the Event, you irrevocably consent to and authorize:
You waive any right to inspect or approve materials before publication, any right to compensation, and any claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, or violation of publicity rights arising from such use.
Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside of Canada, including the United States, where our service providers and partners operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than Canada.
By providing your personal information, you consent to such cross-border transfers. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in jurisdictions where it is processed, including through contractual arrangements with our service providers.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
We may retain certain information in anonymized or aggregated form indefinitely for analytical and statistical purposes.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, modification, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
HOWEVER, NO METHOD OF TRANSMISSION OVER THE INTERNET OR ELECTRONIC STORAGE IS COMPLETELY SECURE. WE CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ABSOLUTE SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THAT ANY TRANSMISSION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In the event of a breach of security safeguards involving personal information that poses a real risk of significant harm to individuals, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required by PIPEDA. Notification will be provided as soon as feasible after determining that a breach has occurred.
Subject to certain exceptions provided by law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by law. We may charge a reasonable fee for processing access requests.
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information. If we disagree with the requested correction, we will note your request in our records.
You may withdraw your consent to certain uses of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us. Note that even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you transactional and administrative communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@legaltechopen.com. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our Website. Types of cookies we use include:
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.
We use third-party analytics services, including Microsoft Clarity and similar tools, to collect and analyze information about Website usage. These services may collect information such as:
This information helps us improve our Website and user experience. These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of data.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
Our Website and Event are not directed to individuals under 19 years of age (the age of majority in Ontario). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track your online activities. Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for how to respond to such signals.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LEGALTECH OPEN AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE COLLECTION, USE, DISCLOSURE, OR SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, PRIVACY BREACHES, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update this Privacy Policy at any time in our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy to reflect any changes.
Your continued use of the Website or participation in the Event after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, including PIPEDA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:
LegalTech Open - Privacy Officer
Email: info@legaltechopen.com
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.