Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Cozien Law (“Cozien Law,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information obtained through cozienlaw.com (the “Website”).
1. Accountability
Cozien Law is responsible for personal information under its control and has designated an individual responsible for privacy compliance.
Privacy Contact:
Cozien Law
Email: info@cozienlaw.com
Phone: (613) 558-5363
2. Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, as defined by Canadian privacy law.
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information when you:
- Contact us via forms, email, or phone
- Request information or a consultation
- Communicate with us regarding legal services
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any information you choose to include in your message
Submitting information through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
This information is used for website analytics, security, and performance improvement.
3. Purposes for Collection
We collect personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate, including:
- Responding to inquiries and communications
- Providing information about our legal services
- Managing and improving the Website
- Ensuring Website security and preventing misuse
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Consent
We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent, except where permitted or required by law. Consent may be express or implied, depending on the circumstances and sensitivity of the information.
By using our Website or submitting personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
We:
- Use personal information only for the purposes identified
- Do not sell or rent personal information
- Retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or meet legal requirements
Personal information is securely destroyed or anonymized when no longer required.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information only:
- To trusted service providers who assist in operating our Website (subject to confidentiality obligations)
- Where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
- To protect our legal rights, property, or safety
If personal information is processed or stored outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some Website features may not function properly.
8. Safeguards
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Accuracy
We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and up to date for the purposes for which it is used. You may request corrections where appropriate.
10. Access to Personal Information
You have the right to request access to your personal information held by us and to request corrections, subject to legal and professional obligations.
Requests should be submitted to our Privacy Contact listed above. We may require verification of identity before responding.
11. Attorney-Client Relationship Disclaimer
Communicating with Cozien Law through this Website does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Please do not submit confidential or sensitive information unless and until such a relationship has been formally established.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Cozien Law is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Cozien Law
Website: https://cozienlaw.com
Email: info@cozienlaw.com
Phone: (613) 558-5363