Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Hines Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario professional obligations.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website.

2. What is Personal Information?

“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, including but not limited to your name, contact details, and any information you provide through our website.

3. Information We May Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you:

• Fill out a contact form
• Send us an email
• Request a consultation

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any information you choose to include in your message

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is generally used in aggregate form and does not identify you personally.

4. Purpose of Collection

We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• To determine whether we can act for you (conflict checks)
• To provide legal services (if retained)
• To operate, maintain, and improve our website
• To comply with legal and professional obligations

5. Consent

By providing personal information through our website, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

6. No Lawyer-Client Relationship

Contacting us through this website or submitting information does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Please do not send confidential or sensitive information until a formal retainer has been established.

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose personal information:

• When required by law or court order
• To regulatory authorities (e.g., law society obligations)
• To trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting or IT support), who are bound by confidentiality obligations

8. Safeguards

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, and professional requirements.

11. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Requests can be made using the contact information below.

12. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some service providers (e.g., cloud or email providers) may store or process data outside of Canada. In such cases, personal information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

14. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Hines Law
2 Pardee Avenue, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3H5
rebecca@hineslaw.ca
(647) 537-0035

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements or our practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.