The Personal Information Protection Act (“the Act”) regulates the way Alberta’s private sector organizations collect, use and disclose personal information. “Personal information” is defined as information about an identifiable individual.
We also acknowledge our professional and ethical obligations with respect to solicitor-client privilege and pursuant to our professional Code of Conduct to keep our clients’ information confidential.
Ackroyd LLP fully understands the value of personal privacy and understands that personal information disclosed to us during the course of our legal practice can be highly sensitive. This policy has been developed with these obligations in mind.
Collecting, Using, and Disclosing Personal Information
Clients
To provide legal advice to our clients, we require all relevant facts and information relating to our retainer and to the representation of our clients, including personal information about the client and other individuals.
Whenever possible, we gather this information directly from the person to whom the information pertains, but we will collect personal information from other sources if necessary, such as government offices or agencies. By retaining Ackroyd LLP for legal advice or representation, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as required in order to properly advise and represent you.
We acknowledge our professional and legal obligations to protect our clients’ confidential information and the personal information we gather about our clients and other individuals during the course of our practice. The Rules of the Law Society of Alberta include rules with respect to protecting client information. Ackroyd LLP complies with these rules and has taken precautions against any unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification, disposal or destruction of personal information.
Other Persons
While we do not have the same professional obligations towards a person who is not our client, we nonetheless recognize our obligations with respect to collecting, using and disclosing your personal information in accordance with the Act.
We do not share, sell or otherwise disclose your personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers. Any personal information that we collect from you is used for the sole purpose for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.
Website Users
Ackroyd LLP operates a website and we recognize that this website will be used by a wide variety of persons, including our clients. Visitors to our website acknowledge that our website is a public medium and so no guarantee of privacy can be given to our website’s users. Any use of or visit to our website is done so voluntarily by the user.
Any personal information that we collect from our website users through our contact forms or otherwise is considered to have been given voluntarily and will only be used for the purpose of contacting you to discuss your request further.
Ackroyd LLP’s website may record information through the use of cookies from visitors for statistical and website development purposes. Cookies are small information files that are sent from a website to a user’s browser while the user is using that website. These cookies collect information retrieved via Google Analytics. Some information that may be recorded includes: internet address, domain name, date and time of visit, downloads, previous website visited and type of browser used. This information does not allow us to personally identify our users and is collected anonymously.
This website has also implemented Google’s Demographics & Interest Reports feature. The information collected through this feature is used to better understand our users and enhance your overall experience using our website.
Website users may wish to disable cookies on your computer through your browser settings. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics using Google’s opt-out tool or by visiting Google Analytics for more information.
Terms of Use
By using Ackroyd LLP’s website, you consent to the collection and use of your information by Ackroyd LLP as described in this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted on our website and you are responsible for checking for any updates to this policy. Users should not use this website if they do not accept this privacy policy.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, or to access or request a change to any of your personal information under our care, please contact us:
Ackroyd LLP
Phone: 780-423-8905
Email: info@ackroydlaw.com
Mail: Ackroyd LLP, 1500 10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9
Disclaimer
The content presented on this website has been prepared by Ackroyd LLP for education and general information purposes only. The resolution of all legal problems depends on a consideration of the facts and relevant circumstances. The content provided on this website is not legal advice.
Furthermore, while efforts are made to keep the content on our website current, Ackroyd LLP does not make any representations regarding the currency, accuracy or reliability of information on our website.