Privacy Policy
Harbourview Law Corporation recognizes the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Harbourview Law Corporation collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in the course of our business, including personal information collected through the operation and use of this website.
“Harbourview Law” is a business name used by Harbourview Law Corporation. References in this Policy to “Harbourview Law”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to Harbourview Law Corporation.
Personal Information
“Personal information” generally means information about an identifiable individual. In British Columbia, the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information are governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia) and other applicable privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada), where applicable.
Consent
We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your express or implied consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law.
Your consent may be express (including written or verbal consent) or implied through your conduct and the circumstances of your interaction with us. In certain circumstances, applicable privacy laws permit us to collect, use, or disclose personal information without consent, including where necessary to:
- provide legal services;
- collect or pay a debt;
- investigate a breach of an agreement or applicable law;
- comply with legal or regulatory obligations; or
- participate in legal proceedings or investigations.
We do not sell or trade personal information.
You may withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. To withdraw consent, please contact us at info@harbourviewlaw.ca.
Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide legal services, operate our business, manage relationships, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and protect against fraud or error.
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
Information Provided Voluntarily
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:
- request legal services or consultations;
- communicate with us by email, phone, or through this website;
- complete forms or provide documents; or
- otherwise interact with our lawyers or staff.
Information Collected from Third Parties
Where appropriate and lawful, we may collect personal information from third parties, including:
- experts and consultants;
- accountants;
- investigators;
- opposing parties or counsel;
- government agencies;
- courts and tribunals; and
- other persons or organizations relevant to the legal services we provide.
We collect such information with consent where required by law.
Information Collected Through This Website
We may collect limited information through your use of this website, including when you:
- submit inquiries or consultation requests;
- communicate with us through contact forms; or
- browse or interact with the website.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use “cookies” and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and usage information. Information collected through cookies generally does not identify individual users.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
This website may also contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or operation of third-party websites. Any personal information you provide to third-party websites is governed by their own policies and practices.
Use of Personal Information
Personal information collected by us may be used for the following purposes:
- determining whether we can act for you, including conflict checks;
- providing legal advice and legal services;
- conducting investigations or legal proceedings;
- complying with anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, and client identification obligations;
- complying with legal, regulatory, accounting, and professional obligations, including obligations imposed by the Law Society of British Columbia;
- managing and administering client relationships and business operations;
- maintaining records relating to legal services, communications, and payments;
- managing vendor relationships and administrative functions;
- improving our website and ensuring its proper operation;
- communicating with you regarding legal developments, firm updates, events, newsletters, or services;
- organizing seminars, webinars, or other educational events; and
- any other purpose permitted or required by law or for which consent has been provided.
Information collected by our lawyers in the course of providing legal advice and related services may be protected by solicitor-client privilege and our professional obligations of confidentiality.
We do not disclose privileged or confidential client information except as authorized by the client or as required or permitted by law.
We may share personal information with employees, contractors, consultants, service providers, or agents where reasonably necessary for the delivery of legal or administrative services.
Security
We take reasonable physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, loss, or theft, having regard to the sensitivity of the information.
However, no method of electronic transmission or internet storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Please do not send confidential or highly sensitive information through this website or by unsecured email unless specifically instructed to do so.
Accuracy
We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information in our custody is accurate, complete, and current for the purposes for which it is used.
Because personal information may change over time, we ask that you promptly notify us of any relevant changes.
Access to Personal Information
Subject to applicable legal restrictions, you may request access to your personal information or request corrections to inaccurate information by contacting us at info@harbourviewlaw.ca.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, professional, and operational requirements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective upon posting to this website.
Questions or Concerns