How We Handle Your Information
Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Nobody actually reads these things cover-to-cover, but since we're lawyers and you might be trusting us with sensitive business info, we figured we'd make this as straight-up as possible. We've been practicing corporate law long enough to know that trust isn't just some marketing buzzword - it's what keeps clients coming back.
This policy lays out exactly what we do with your data when you reach out to us or use our site. We're bound by PIPEDA (that's Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), and honestly, we'd follow these principles anyway because it's just good practice.
When you fill out our contact form or shoot us an email, we're gonna collect the obvious things - your name, company name, email address, phone number, and whatever details you share about your legal situation. We need this to actually respond to you and figure out if we can help.
If you become a client, we'll collect more detailed info depending on what you're hiring us for. M&A deal? We'll need corporate docs. Employment dispute? Personnel files might come into play. You get the idea.
Like pretty much every website out there, we collect some technical info when you browse around. We're talking IP addresses, browser type, device info, pages you visit, how long you stick around - standard analytics stuff.
We use this to understand how people use the site and make improvements. For instance, if everyone's bouncing off our M&A page after 10 seconds, that tells us we need to rewrite it. We're not trying to track your every move across the internet - we've got better things to do.
Once we're working together, the type of info we collect gets more specific. Corporate governance clients might hand over board minutes, shareholder agreements, compliance documentation. Litigation matters could involve financial records, contracts, correspondence - whatever's relevant to your case.
This is all covered under solicitor-client privilege and our professional obligations. We treat it with the confidentiality it deserves, which is to say we guard it pretty fiercely.
We're not in the business of selling your data or doing anything shady with it. Here's the rundown:
These are the cookies that make the website actually work. They handle basic functions like remembering your preferences during a session, keeping contact forms functional, and maintaining security. You can't really opt out of these without breaking the site.
We use analytics tools to understand site traffic and user behavior. This helps us figure out what content is useful and what needs work. The data's anonymized and aggregated - we're not sitting here watching individual users click around.
You can disable these through your browser settings if they bother you, though it helps us improve the site when we can see what's working and what isn't.
Canadian privacy law gives you some pretty solid rights when it comes to your personal information. Here's what you can do:
You can request a copy of what personal info we've got on file about you. We'll provide it within a reasonable timeframe, usually 30 days or so.
If something we've got is wrong, let us know and we'll fix it. Simple as that.
For things that aren't essential to providing legal services, you can withdraw your consent for us to use your info. Keep in mind this might limit what we can do for you.
If you think we're not following our own privacy policy or PIPEDA requirements, you can file a complaint with us or directly with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
We take security seriously - kind of have to when you're dealing with confidential business information. Here's how we protect your data:
No system's 100% foolproof, but we've got robust safeguards in place and we stay on top of emerging threats. We've been doing this for years without a breach, and we plan to keep it that way.
We don't keep your information forever just because we can. Here's our approach:
Active Matters: While we're working on your case or deal, we obviously keep everything related to it. That's just practical.
Closed Matters: After a matter wraps up, we retain files for at least 7 years. This isn't us being packrats - it's a Law Society requirement and good risk management. You might need to reference something years down the line, or there could be limitation periods we need to account for.
Marketing Communications: If you've subscribed to updates but aren't a client, we'll keep your contact info until you unsubscribe. There's an opt-out link in every email we send.
Website Analytics: This data's typically retained for 2 years, then automatically purged. We don't need years of old browsing data cluttering things up.
When we do delete information, we actually delete it - not just mark it as deleted while keeping it around. Secure deletion protocols and all that.
We're not in the business of handing your info out to random companies. But there are some situations where we might share it:
Service Providers: We use certain tools and services to run our practice - cloud storage, practice management software, billing systems. These providers might have access to your data, but they're bound by strict confidentiality agreements and can only use it to provide services to us.
Professional Obligations: Sometimes we're legally required to disclose information - court orders, regulatory requirements, that kind of thing. We only comply when there's an actual legal obligation.
With Your Consent: If you specifically authorize us to share information with someone (like opposing counsel in a negotiation or a third-party expert), we'll do so. But only with your explicit okay.
Business Transitions: If we ever merge with another firm or sell our practice, client files would transfer to the successor firm. We'd notify you if this ever happens.
We don't sell, rent, or trade your information to marketers or data brokers. That's not our business model and it never will be.
We primarily operate in Canada and store data on Canadian servers. However, some of our service providers might have servers in other countries, including the US. When data's stored or processed outside Canada, it's subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.
We only work with providers that maintain strong security standards and have appropriate safeguards in place. If you've got concerns about where your data's stored, just ask - we can discuss specific arrangements for your situation.
Our services are aimed at businesses and corporate clients. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If somehow we end up with a minor's information, we'll delete it as soon as we realize what happened.
Privacy laws evolve, our practices might change, technology advances - so we might need to update this policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top and might send a notice to clients if it's something major.
It's worth checking back occasionally if you're curious about updates. We won't make changes that significantly reduce your privacy rights without giving you a heads up first.
If you've got questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd rather have a conversation than have you wondering about something.
Email: inquiries@qorptumtesia.info
Phone: (416) 789-5432
Mail: 1250 Bay Street, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we've violated PIPEDA. We'd prefer to resolve any concerns directly, but that option's always available to you.