Toronto Criminal Lawyer

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

TorontoCriminalLawyer.ca is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit this website and submit personal information through our forms. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights under Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not submit personal information through this site.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in two ways: information you provide to us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.

Information you provide. When you submit an inquiry through our consultation request form, you may provide the following information:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Type of criminal charge
• Court location and court date
• Whether the matter involves a first offence
• A description of your legal situation

All of this information is provided voluntarily. You are not required to submit an inquiry to use this website. However, certain fields on the form are marked as required, and the form cannot be submitted without completing those fields.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our server automatically collects certain technical information when you visit, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referring website (the page you visited before arriving here)

This information is collected through standard server logs and, where applicable, through analytics tools. It is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site and to improve our content. It is not linked to personally identifiable information unless required for security purposes.

How We Use Your Information

Personal information submitted through the consultation request form is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiry. The information you provide is used to connect you with a qualified criminal defence lawyer who can assist with the type of charge and court jurisdiction you have described.
• To communicate with you. We may contact you by email or phone to follow up on your inquiry, to request additional information, or to provide information about legal services relevant to your situation.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Your information may be shared with a criminal defence lawyer for the purpose of responding to your consultation request, but only to the extent necessary to facilitate that response.

Consent

Under PIPEDA, organizations must obtain meaningful consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. By completing and submitting the consultation request form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes described in this policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us and requesting that your information be deleted. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit our ability to respond to your inquiry or provide services to you.

Data Retention

Personal information collected through the consultation request form is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected — typically, to respond to your inquiry and facilitate a consultation with a criminal defence lawyer. Once the purpose has been fulfilled and a reasonable retention period has passed, your information is securely deleted.

Server logs containing technical information are retained for a period of up to 12 months for security and analytical purposes, after which they are purged.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure storage of form submissions
• Regular review of security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies

This website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — for basic functionality and analytics purposes. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, although doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

Third-Party Links

This website contains links to external websites, including government websites, legal aid organizations, and other legal resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Access your information. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct your information. You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Withdraw consent. You may withdraw your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
• File a complaint. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are under 18 and are facing criminal charges, a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult should submit any inquiries on your behalf. Information about youth criminal charges is available on our youth charges page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under PIPEDA, please contact us through our contact page. For the terms under which information on this site is provided, please review our legal disclaimer.