Terms of Use

This website provides general information about Capital Closings Professional Corporation, our lawyers and on legal topics and related matters. No content should be relied upon as legal advice. If you require legal advice, you should retain qualified legal professionals to advise you in the context of your particular circumstances. If you would like to retain Capital Closings Professional Corporation to give you legal advice, please telephone, email or write to any of our lawyers, who will be pleased to discuss whether or not our firm can assist you. Until we specifically agree to act for you on a matter, you should not provide us with any unsolicited confidential information or material. Unsolicited information and material will not be treated as confidential and will not be protected by any lawyer-client privilege.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Commitment

At Capital Closings Professional Corporation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us. As legal professionals, maintaining client confidentiality is a fundamental part of our professional obligations. We also comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any applicable provincial privacy laws.

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and retain personal information when providing legal services and operating our website.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to provide legal services and operate our business.

Depending on the nature of the legal matter, personal information may include:

• name and contact information;
• identification information;
• financial information;
• real estate information;
• employment information;
• health information (where relevant);
• family or estate information;
• corporate information;
• documents relating to legal matters; and
• other information required to provide legal advice or representation.

We may also collect information relating to individuals other than our clients when necessary for the provision of legal services.

How We Collect Personal Information

Whenever possible, we collect personal information directly from you.

With your consent or where permitted or required by law, we may also collect information from:

• government agencies and public registries;
• financial institutions;
• insurance companies;
• real estate professionals;
• healthcare providers;
• accountants;
• employers;
• educational institutions;
• other lawyers or law firms;
• opposing parties and their counsel;
• witnesses, experts, consultants, and investigators; and
• consumer reporting agencies where legally authorized.

Purposes for Collecting Personal Information

We collect, use, and disclose personal information for purposes including:

• determining whether we can represent you;
• providing legal advice and legal services;
• communicating with clients;
• verifying identity;
• complying with anti-money laundering requirements;
• conducting conflict checks;
• billing and collecting fees;
• maintaining client records;
• meeting professional, legal, and regulatory obligations;
• improving our legal services;
• sending legal updates, newsletters, or invitations where permitted; and
• any other purpose authorized by law or with your consent.

We limit the information we collect to what is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Consent

We obtain your consent to collect, use, and disclose personal information except where otherwise permitted or required by law.

Consent may be:

• express (written or verbal); or
• implied based on the circumstances and the nature of our professional relationship.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide legal services.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We only disclose personal information when necessary to provide legal services or as permitted or required by law.

Information may be disclosed to:

• courts and tribunals;
• government authorities;
• opposing counsel;
• experts and consultants;
• title insurers;
• financial institutions;
• technology and document service providers;
• accountants and auditors;
• collection agencies where necessary; and
• others authorized by you or required by law.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal and professional obligations, and to satisfy applicable limitation periods.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely destroyed or anonymized.

Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and current.

If you believe any information we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us so we can review and update our records where appropriate.

Safeguarding Personal Information

We maintain physical, organizational, and technological safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we hold.

These safeguards include, where appropriate:

• secure office facilities;
• password-protected systems;
• encryption and secure communications;
• restricted access to client files;
• staff confidentiality obligations; and
• secure document storage and destruction procedures.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic communication or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Website Privacy

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and enhance the user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.

Website Analytics

We may collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• pages visited;
• referring websites; and
• date and time of access.

This information is generally used in aggregate to improve our website and services.

Contact Forms

If you submit information through our website, we collect the information you choose to provide in order to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services.

Please do not send confidential or sensitive legal information through website forms unless specifically requested.

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions contained in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• access your personal information;
• request corrections;
• withdraw consent where applicable;
• inquire about how your information has been used or disclosed; and
• file a complaint regarding our privacy practices.

Requests will be handled within the time required by applicable privacy legislation.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business practices.

The most current version will always be posted on this website, together with its effective date.

Effective Date: 03-08-2026

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or our handling of personal information, please contact our Office.