Privacy Policy
Shields Law Office is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by our clients and website visitors. As lawyers, we are bound by strict professional and ethical obligations to keep client information confidential.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website or communicate with our office.
Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
Submit a contact form through our website
Send us an email or telephone inquiry
Request legal information or services
This information may include:
Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Any information you include in your message or inquiry
We collect only the information reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or provide legal services.
Use of Personal Information
Personal information collected through our website or communications may be used for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries or requests for information
To communicate with potential or existing clients
To provide legal services when retained
To maintain our client records and administrative files
To improve our website and services
Providing personal information through this website does not automatically create a solicitor-client relationship.
Confidentiality and Legal Obligations
Lawyers are subject to strict confidentiality obligations. Any personal information provided to Shields Law Office will be handled in accordance with our professional duties and applicable privacy laws.
Our practices comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable professional standards governing the legal profession in Saskatchewan.
Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Date and time of access
This information may be collected through cookies or website analytics tools and is used only to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance.
Cookies do not allow us to personally identify visitors.
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Personal information may be disclosed only when:
Required or authorized by law
Necessary to provide legal services to a client
Required to protect the rights or safety of our clients, staff, or the public
Security of Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect personal information from loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
However, communication over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users should be aware of the inherent risks when transmitting information online.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Shields Law Office’s website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
Access to Personal Information
Individuals may request access to their personal information held by Shields Law Office or request corrections if the information is inaccurate.
Requests may be made using the contact information below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please Contact Us.