1. Scope of Application

This Privacy Statement applies to all personal information collected through our website, in the course of providing legal services, and through our interactions with clients, prospective clients, and third parties. It applies to all practice areas, including:

• Business Law (corporate formation, restructuring, commercial contracts)
• Banking and Financial Services
• Business and Personal Immigration
• Real Estate Transactions
• Notary Services
• Litigation and Administrative Law

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information only as necessary to provide legal advice and services, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal and professional obligations. This may include:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Identification documents and immigration records
• Employment, financial, or corporate information
• Legal documents and correspondence
• Information required to verify identity or comply with anti-money laundering laws

We may collect this information directly from you or from authorized third parties, including government agencies, financial institutions, or other legal representatives.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude
text messaging originator opt-in data consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide legal advice, representation, and notarial services
• Communicate with you about your file or inquiry
• Manage billing, trust accounting, and compliance obligations
• Fulfill legal, regulatory, and professional responsibilities
• Improve our website, services, and client experience

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except where required or permitted by law. In the course of providing legal services, we may disclose information to:

• Courts, tribunals, or regulatory bodies
• Government agencies (e.g., IRCC, CBSA, Corporate Registry, Service Canada, Alberta Land Titles Office)
• Co-counsel, experts, or consultants retained on your behalf
• U.S. immigration attorneys or cross-border legal partners (with your consent)

We may also use secure third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, CRM platforms, email systems) to support our operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and comply with applicable privacy laws.

5. Cross-Border Considerations

Given our work in cross-border legal matters, some personal information may be accessed or processed outside of Canada. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with Canadian privacy standards and that your information remains protected.

6. Security and Safeguards

We implement physical, administrative, and technological safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include secure file storage, encrypted communications, and restricted access protocols.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete. To make such a request, please contact our Principal Attorney using the details below.

8. Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve functionality. These tools do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily submit it through a contact form or email link.