Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

We're pretty serious about keeping your information safe. Here's how we handle things - straight talk, no legal jargon overload.

Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a slog. But here's the thing: at Pyrethion Crown Legal, we've been handling sensitive corporate and IP matters for years, and we know what it means to guard information like it's gold.

This policy lays out exactly what info we collect when you visit our site or work with us, how we use it, and what rights you've got under Canadian law (specifically PIPEDA - that's the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, if you wanna get technical).

Bottom line: We only collect what we actually need, we don't sell your data (ever), and we take security seriously. If you've got questions, just ring us up at (416) 555-0847.

We're not in the business of hoarding data for no reason. Here's what we actually collect and why:

When You Contact Us or Become a Client
  • Basic contact details: Your name, company name, email address, phone number, and business address
  • Business information: What industry you're in, the nature of your legal needs, company structure
  • Communication records: Emails, phone call notes, meeting summaries - basically the paper trail of our work together
  • Legal documents: Contracts, IP filings, corporate records, anything relevant to your matter
  • Financial info: Billing details, payment records (we gotta get paid, after all)
Website Visitors
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages you visit, how long you stick around
  • Form submissions: Whatever you send through our contact forms or consultation requests
  • Cookies: Small files that help the site work better (more on this later)
Pro tip: If you're just browsing our site without reaching out, we collect minimal info - mostly just standard web analytics stuff. No creepy tracking or anything like that.

Everything we collect has a purpose. Here's the rundown:

Providing Legal Services

You know, the actual work - drafting contracts, registering your trademarks, handling disputes, advising on M&A deals. Can't do much without your info.

Communication

Responding to your inquiries, scheduling consultations, keeping you updated on your matters. Pretty standard stuff.

Billing & Accounting

Processing payments, sending invoices, keeping financial records straight. It's the less glamorous side of legal work, but it matters.

Legal Compliance

Meeting our obligations under the Law Society rules, anti-money laundering regs, and other fun regulatory requirements.

Improving Our Services

Analyzing trends, figuring out what clients need, making our practice better. We're always looking to up our game.

Marketing (With Permission)

Sending newsletters or updates about legal developments - but only if you've said it's cool with you. We're not spammers.

We don't use your personal info for anything outside these purposes without getting your consent first. That's just common sense.

We've been protecting corporate secrets and IP assets for years, so trust me when I say we take data security seriously. Here's what we do:

Technical Safeguards
  • Encryption: Your data's encrypted both in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest. Basically, it's scrambled so nobody can read it without the keys
  • Secure servers: We use reputable hosting providers with solid security protocols and regular audits
  • Access controls: Only team members who actually need access to your info get it. Everyone's got individual credentials, and we track who accesses what
  • Regular backups: Multiple encrypted backups stored securely, just in case
  • Firewalls & monitoring: 24/7 system monitoring for suspicious activity
Physical & Administrative Measures
  • Locked filing cabinets for physical documents (yep, we still deal with paper sometimes)
  • Access-controlled office space at 1250 Bay Street
  • Regular security training for all staff members
  • Strict confidentiality agreements with everyone who works here
  • Clear desk policy when sensitive materials are involved
Real talk: No system's 100% foolproof. We do everything we reasonably can to keep your data safe, but if there's ever a breach, we'll let you know ASAP and tell you what we're doing about it. That's required by law, and it's just the right thing to do.

Okay, so cookies aren't the chocolate chip kind - they're small text files that help our website work properly. Here's what we use and why:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the site to function. They handle things like keeping you logged into secure areas, remembering form inputs, and basic navigation. You can't really turn these off without breaking the site.

Analytics Cookies

We use these to understand how people use our site - which pages are popular, where folks are dropping off, that sort of thing. It helps us make the site better. We use anonymized data wherever possible.

Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences - like if you've already seen our cookie notice or what language you prefer. Makes for a smoother experience.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:

  • See what cookies are stored
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all third-party cookies

Fair warning: blocking cookies might make some parts of the site not work right.

We don't use any creepy ad-tracking stuff or sell your browsing data to third parties. That's not our scene.

Let's be crystal clear: we don't sell your information. Period. But there are some situations where we share data with third parties:

Service Providers

We work with trusted companies that help us run our practice:

  • Cloud storage providers: For secure document storage and backups
  • IT support: Folks who maintain our systems and fix tech issues
  • Payment processors: To handle credit card and electronic payments
  • Email services: For secure client communications

All these providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and can only use your data for the specific services they provide to us.

Legal & Regulatory Obligations

Sometimes we're required by law to share information:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Law Society of Ontario inquiries
  • Anti-money laundering reporting requirements
  • Government agencies when legally required
With Your Consent

In some cases, we might share info with:

  • Other lawyers or experts: When we bring in specialists for your matter
  • Business partners: If you're doing a deal and need us to coordinate with other parties
  • Professional advisors: Like accountants or consultants working on your behalf

We'll always ask for your okay before sharing with these folks, except when it's necessary to provide the services you've hired us for.

International transfers: We primarily work with Canadian service providers, but some might have servers outside Canada. When that happens, your data's still protected by contractual safeguards that meet PIPEDA requirements.

Canadian privacy law gives you real rights when it comes to your personal information. Here's what you can do:

Right to Access

You can ask to see what personal info we've got on file for you. We'll provide it within 30 days, subject to some