Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 8, 2025


At Khayamian Law ("we", "our", "us"), your privacy and the confidentiality of your information are of utmost importance. We are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us, in compliance with the Law Society of Ontario's Rules of Professional Conduct, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and all applicable privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website at khayamian.com.

 
 

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Contact us for legal advice or services
  • Communicate with us via our website, email, telephone, or in person
  • Engage with us through any forms or online inquiries

The personal information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:

  • Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • Information relating to your legal matter
  • Billing and financial information
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide to assist us in delivering legal services

We only collect information necessary to fulfill the purposes identified in this Policy or as otherwise permitted or required by law.

 
 

2. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide legal advice and services
  • Communicate with you regarding your legal matters
  • Maintain our professional records as required by the Law Society of Ontario
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Manage and develop our business operations
  • Improve our website and services

We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the provision of legal services without your consent.

 
 

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We will not disclose your personal information without your consent, except:

  • When required or authorized by law (e.g., court orders, regulatory investigations)
  • When necessary to establish or collect fees
  • When we engage third-party service providers (e.g., administrative support, IT services) who assist in the operation of our firm, provided they are contractually bound to maintain strict confidentiality standards
  • In emergency situations where necessary to protect the health or safety of a person

We ensure that any third parties handling your information on our behalf comply with appropriate confidentiality and data protection requirements.

 
 

4. Protection of Personal Information

We have implemented administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal information we collect. These measures include:

  • Secure office premises
  • Encrypted electronic communications where possible
  • Restricted access to personal information within our firm
  • Policies governing secure retention and disposal of records

While we strive to protect all information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage clients to discuss any concerns they may have about digital communications.

 
 

5. Retention and Destruction of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide legal services
  • Comply with our professional obligations under the Law Society of Ontario’s rules
  • Meet legal or regulatory requirements

When personal information is no longer required, we securely destroy it in accordance with professional and legal standards.

 
 

6. Access to and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

To make a request, please contact us in writing using the contact information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

 
 

7. Website Usage and Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience and to collect aggregated data on website usage.

Information collected through cookies does not usually identify individuals. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may affect the functionality of our website.

 
 

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or regulatory obligations or our practices. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

 
 

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your personal information is managed, please contact:

Khayamian Law
Email: hello@khayamian.com
Phone: (416) 383-3465
Website: https://khayamian.com