Kings Attorneys LLP ("Kings Attorneys", "we", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This policy explains how we handle personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and our professional obligations under the rules of the Law Society of Ontario.
1. Information we collect
- Contact details you provide, such as name, email address, telephone number and mailing address.
- Information about your legal matter, including details of financial accounts, beneficiaries and family circumstances.
- Identity verification information required by Law Society client identification rules.
- Technical information collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type and pages visited.
2. How we use your information
- To respond to enquiries and provide legal services.
- To verify identity and meet our regulatory, anti-money-laundering and conflict-checking obligations.
- To communicate with financial institutions on your instructions.
- To operate, secure and improve our website.
3. Solicitor–client privilege
Information shared with us for the purpose of obtaining legal advice is protected by solicitor–client privilege and our duty of confidentiality. We do not disclose it except with your consent or as required by law.
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies required for the website to function, and, only with your consent, analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. You can choose "Essential only" in our cookie notice or adjust your browser settings at any time. Clearing your browser storage will show the cookie notice again.
5. Sharing of information
We do not sell personal information. We may share it with service providers (such as secure document storage and IT providers) bound by confidentiality, with financial institutions on your instructions, or with regulators and courts where legally required.
6. Retention and security
We retain client files for the period required by the Law Society and applicable law. We protect information with physical, organizational and technical safeguards, including encrypted storage and restricted access.
7. Your rights
You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you, and may withdraw consent subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
8. Contact our Privacy Officer
Privacy Officer, Kings Attorneys LLP, 100 King Street West, Suite 5700, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C7, Canada. Email: privacy@kingsattorneys.online. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.