Privacy Policy
1. Purpose
Kaarina Bishop Law is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected in the course of providing legal services. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded.
2. Collection of Personal Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
contact Kaarina Bishop Law by email or through the website
request or book a consultation
retain legal services
otherwise communicate with Kaarina Bishop Law
The types of personal information collected may include your name, contact information, and details relevant to your legal matter. Personal information is collected only as necessary to provide legal services or respond to inquiries.
3. Use of Personal Information
Personal information is used solely for purposes related to:
communicating with you
assessing whether legal services can be provided
providing legal advice or representation if you retain Kaarina Bishop Law
complying with professional and legal obligations
Personal information is not used for marketing purposes beyond responding to direct inquiries.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
Personal information is not disclosed to third parties except:
as required or permitted by law
as necessary to provide legal services (for example, to tribunals, courts, or other professionals involved in your matter)
with your consent
Kaarina Bishop Law does not sell or trade personal information.
5. Storage and Safeguarding of Information
Personal information is stored securely and protected against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect personal information, consistent with professional obligations and applicable privacy legislation.
6. Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law or professional obligations.
7. Website and Electronic Communications
The website may collect limited technical information (such as IP address or browser type) through standard web hosting and analytics services. This information is used only to maintain and improve the website and is not used to identify individual users.
Email and electronic communications may not be secure. Individuals should avoid sending sensitive or confidential information through the website or by email unless and until a solicitor-client relationship has been established.
8. Access and Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting Kaarina Bishop Law, subject to legal and professional obligations.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be posted on the website.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, you may contact:
Kaarina Bishop Law
info@kaatlaw.com
Vancouver, BC