Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Request a consultation or legal services
• Submit a contact form or inquiry
• Subscribe to our newsletter or blog
• Communicate with us via email or phone
• Engage us as your legal representative

This information may include:

• Name, address, email address, and phone number
• Date of birth and identification information
• Financial and employment information
• Legal matter details and case-related information
• Payment and billing information
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system and platform
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide legal services and representation
• To respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
• To communicate with you about your legal matter
• To process payments and maintain billing records
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To maintain client-attorney privilege and confidentiality
• To improve our website and services
• To send you relevant legal updates and newsletters (with consent)
• To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activities

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing legal services, such as:

• Cloud storage and data hosting providers
• Payment processors
• Email and communication platforms
• Legal research and document management services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as:

• In response to a court order or subpoena
• To comply with legal processes and government requests
• To protect our legal rights and defend against claims
• To prevent or investigate suspected fraud or illegal activities

With Your Consent

We may share your information with other parties when you provide explicit consent, such as:

• Sharing information with opposing counsel in legal proceedings
• Disclosing information to expert witnesses or consultants
• Providing information to government agencies or regulatory bodies

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Firewalls and secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data protection and confidentiality
• Physical security measures for office premises

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
• Right to Complaint: You can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Client files: Retained in accordance with Law Society of Ontario regulations (typically 10 years after closure)
• Financial records: Retained for 7 years as required by tax laws
• Website data: Retained for up to 2 years unless deletion is requested
• Marketing communications: Retained until you opt-out or withdraw consent

After the retention period, we securely destroy or anonymize your information in accordance with our data retention policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.