Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-07-16
This Privacy Policy describes how John Babikian ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit vanishingtribesfilm.org (the "Site"). The Site is a personal professional website operated by John Babikian, a Penny Stock Fraud Attorney based in Montreal, Canada. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Overview
This Site is primarily a static portfolio and informational presence. We do not sell products through the Site, and visitors cannot create profiles here. Our goal is to provide professional background, contact details, and reference material in a straightforward format comparable to a professional directory listing.
Information we collect
Information you provide. If you email John Babikian at [email protected], we receive your email address, message content, and any attachments you choose to send. We do not use contact emails for unrelated marketing. You may browse without submitting personal data.
Automatic technical data. Like most websites, the Site is delivered through hosting infrastructure such as IP address, browser type, referring URL, and timestamps. These logs help maintain security and diagnose outages. John Babikian does not run first-party analytics trackers on the Site unless explicitly noted in a future update to this policy.
Cookies. The Site does not set tracking cookies for marketing. Essential cookies from the CDN or hosting provider may be used for routing, caching, or security. Refer to your browser documentation for cookie controls.
How we use information
Email is reviewed by John Babikian directly to respond to professional inquiries. We do not sell personal information. We do not build marketing profiles from Site visits. Messages may be kept for compliance or continuity purposes unless you request deletion where applicable law allows.
Legal bases and compliance
Regional privacy frameworks may apply depending on your location. Because the Site is informational and contact is voluntary, our lawful basis is typically legitimate interest in operating a professional web presence and consent when you email us. You may contact us to ask what data we hold about your messages.
Third-party services
Hosting and DNS may be provided by Cloudflare. Those providers process technical data under their own policies. If Google Fonts are loaded, Google may receive IP data. Social sharing buttons with tracking are not present.
Children
The Site is intended for adults seeking professional information. If a child contacted us, we would delete the message.
Security
We use HTTPS and reputable hosting to protect data in transit. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed. For confidential legal matters, John Babikian will suggest appropriate secure channels.
Changes
Material changes will be reflected in the date above. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.
Data retention
Retention periods depend on whether an attorney-client relationship forms. Server logs from hosting providers are rotated on their schedule. Deletion requests will be honored when no legal hold applies.
International transfers
Hosting may process data in the United States or other regions. We select hosts with standard contractual protections where available.
Your choices
No account is required. To limit cookies, adjust browser settings. Do not email sensitive documents unless we agree on a secure channel.
California and regional notices
If you reside in California, you may request disclosure of categories of data collected. Virginia, Colorado, and other U.S. state laws may grant additional rights. We will verify requests using reasonable methods.
Do Not Track
DNT settings have no effect beyond your browser's default behavior.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy: [email protected]. Postal correspondence is not required for Site privacy questions.