Privacy Policy
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Not Guilty Plea ("we," "us," "our," or the "Firm") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit ngplegal.ca (the "Website") or otherwise interact with our office.
This policy is intended to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Contact information you provide through our contact form or by email, including your first name, last name, email address, and any message or details you submit
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Case-related information you share with us regarding a traffic ticket, criminal matter, real estate transaction, or other legal matter, including ticket numbers, court dates, and circumstances of your matter
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Communications you send us by email, telephone, or in person
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically through standard website analytics and cookies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to inquiries and provide requested consultations
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Assess and represent you in connection with traffic, criminal, real estate, or municipal law matters, where you have retained our services
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Communicate with you about your matter, including scheduling and case updates
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Improve our Website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including those of the Law Society of Ontario
We do not use your information for any purpose unrelated to the above without your consent.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose your information only:
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To courts, tribunals, or opposing parties as necessary to represent you in a retained matter
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To third-party service providers who assist in operating our Website or firm (e.g., hosting providers), subject to confidentiality obligations
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Where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
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With your consent
4. Confidentiality
Please note that submitting information through our contact form or by email does not, on its own, create a paralegal-client or attorney-client relationship, and information sent before such a relationship is formally established may not be treated as confidential or privileged. Please do not send sensitive or confidential details about your matter until we have confirmed representation.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including any period required to comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements (including Law Society of Ontario record-keeping rules).
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain Website functionality.
8. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Withdraw consent to our use of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
Not Guilty Plea 17 Ray Lawson Blvd., Unit #4 Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5L8
Criminal / Traffic inquiries: NotGuiltyBrampton@outlook.com Telephone: 905-456-0038
Have questions about our Terms of Service? We are here to provide clarity. Please reach out to Not Guilty Plea Legal Services for any legal inquiries regarding these terms.