Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GC Boyle Law Firm ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) of Ontario.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Full name, date of birth, and contact details (email, phone, address)
• Government-issued identification documents
• Information about your legal matter
• Financial information as required for specific legal services
• Communications between you and the Firm

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

• Assess and facilitate your legal matter
• Comply with our professional obligations under the Law Society of Ontario
• Verify your identity as required by By-Law 7.1
• Communicate with you regarding your matter
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

4. Disclosure of Information

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required or permitted by law, court order, or our regulatory obligations as lawyers licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All data submitted through our online portal is transmitted using encryption and stored in a secure environment.

6. Where Your Information Is Stored

Personal information submitted through the website's intake and contact forms is stored on secure servers located in Canada (Supabase, ca-central-1 region), encrypted in transit and at rest, with access restricted to authorized firm staff. Transactional email relating to your submission is delivered via Resend.

7. Retention

Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal and professional retention obligations. Client files are retained in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario's guidelines.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to your personal information held by the Firm, and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate. To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@gcboyle.ca.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

GC Boyle Law Firm
172 Queen St. E, St. Marys, ON N4X 1A6
Phone: (519) 284-2112
Email: admin@gcboyle.ca