Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how THC Lawyers (“THC Lawyers”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information. This policy applies to personal information about identifiable individuals, as defined under applicable law. It does not cover information about our employees, partners, contractors, or other staff.

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1. Information We Collect

Information about Clients and Related Individuals

We collect personal information as needed to provide legal services, including:

• Name, pronouns, address, contact details, email

• Billing, payment, and financial information

• Information about legal matters (e.g., property, employment, family, tax)

• Communications between you and THC Lawyers

• Information about other individuals involved in your legal matters (e.g., witnesses, opposing parties)

Information about Job Applicants

If you apply for a position, we collect information from your application and from references to assess your candidacy.

Information about Alumni

We collect basic contact and employment information about former THC Lawyers team members to maintain our alumni network and send event invitations.

Information about Visitors

Visitors to our offices may be asked to provide their name, pronouns, contact information, and organization. We may also use security cameras in public areas of our premises.

Information about Service Providers

We collect information about vendors, suppliers, and consultants to manage business relationships, including contact and banking information.

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2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide legal services and communicate with you

• Assess potential conflicts of interest

• Manage billing, collections, and business operations

• Invite you to seminars or send updates about our services (unless you opt out)

• Fulfil legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

• Ensure workplace security and emergency preparedness

 

3. How We Share Personal Information

We may share personal information:

• When required to provide legal services (e.g., with experts, agents, or other law firms)

• As required or authorized by law (e.g., court orders, regulatory requests)

• With service providers who assist us with business operations, subject to contractual safeguards

• As part of a business transaction (e.g., merger or asset sale)

 

4. Website and Cookies

We collect standard usage data (e.g., IP address, pages visited) to improve our website. We also use cookies; please see our Cookie Policy for details.

 

5. Security and Retention

We use physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. We retain personal information in line with legal requirements and our business needs.

 

6. Your Rights

You may request access to or correction of your personal information, or object to its use in certain circumstances. Please contact us using the details below. Note that some limitations may apply, such as solicitor-client privilege or legal obligations.

 

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:

THC Lawyers

Toronto-Dominion Centre, TD West Tower

100 Wellington St. W

Suite 2130, P.O. Box 321

Toronto ON M5K 1K7

Canada

Email: admin@thclawyers.ca

Website: www.thclawyers.ca

 

8. Changes to this Policy

This policy is effective as of January 1, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time, and will post any changes on our website.