Privacy Policy

Effective June 2025

Dooley Lucenti LLP is committed to protecting your personal information and privacy. We manage all personal data in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant rules of the Law Society of Ontario.

This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

What Is Personal Information?

“Personal Information” refers to information about an identifiable individual. This does not include business contact information such as your name, title, business address, or business email.

We may collect personal information such as:

• Name, home address, and telephone number

• Personal email address

• Billing or payment information

• Credit card or financial data

• Any other information required to verify identity or deliver legal services

Why We Collect Your Information

As part of delivering legal services, and in compliance with the Law Society of Ontario’s requirements, we may collect your personal information to:

• Confirm your identity

• Open and manage client files

• Provide legal advice and representation

• Communicate with you

• Meet legal, regulatory, or professional obligations

• Process payments and manage billing

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your information only when necessary, including:

• To authorized third parties (e.g., opposing counsel, agents, courts) for legal matters

• To trusted service providers (e.g., IT, accounting, data storage) under confidentiality agreements

• To financial institutions for payment processing

• When required by law, regulation, or a court order

• With your express consent

• We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement administrative, physical, and technological safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:

• Secure office areas and locked file storage

• Password-protected computers and encrypted systems

• Firewalls and access controls

• Staff training in privacy compliance

Retention and Destruction

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for legal or business purposes. Once no longer required, data is securely destroyed in accordance with our retention policy and professional obligations.

Access and Corrections

You may request access to your personal information or ask us to correct inaccuracies by contacting our office in writing. We will respond in a timely manner and update your records as needed.