Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
1. Introduction This Privacy Policy explains how this law practice collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide through this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with the utmost care and discretion.
2. Information We Collect When you submit the intake form on this website, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Home address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Preferred language
- Nature of your legal matter
- Legal Aid status and related certificate information where applicable
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide in your description of your situation
3. How We Use Your Information The information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:
- To assess whether we are able to assist you with your legal matter
- To contact you regarding your inquiry
- To determine eligibility and next steps for establishing a solicitor-client relationship
Your information will never be used for marketing purposes or sold to any third party under any circumstances.
4. Legal Aid Information If you indicate that you are in receipt of Legal Aid, your LAO Client Number and Certificate Number are collected solely for the purpose of reviewing your certificate. Please note that your Legal Aid certificate will not be accepted without a consultation and your clear written confirmation via email directing this office to accept it.
5. Confidentiality All information submitted through this website is treated as strictly confidential and will only be accessed by this office. We do not share your personal information with any third parties except where required by law.
6. Data Storage and Security Your information is stored securely and reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However please be aware that no method of internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through this website.
7. Third Party Services This website uses third party services for form submission and email delivery. These providers are carefully selected and are bound by their own privacy and security policies. These third parties do not have permission to use your personal information for any purpose other than providing their services to this website.
8. Retention of Information Personal information collected through this website is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law and the Law Society of Ontario’s record keeping requirements.
9. Your Rights You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information where it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected
- Withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time
To exercise any of these rights please contact this office directly through the intake form on this website.
10. Children’s Privacy This website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. Cookies This website may use basic cookies to ensure proper functionality. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. You may disable cookies through your browser settings however this may affect certain features of the website.
12. Compliance This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the provincial privacy laws of Ontario, and the Law Society of Ontario’s requirements for lawyer advertising and client communications.
13. Changes to This Policy This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Continued use of this website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled please contact this office directly through the intake form on this website.