Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 5, 2026.

JT Defence Law (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with our firm, in accordance with applicable privacy legislation including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and our professional obligations as legal counsel.

1. Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through our website, including contact forms, consultation requests, and communications prior to formal retainer.

2. Information We Collect

(a) Information You Provide

We may collect:

-Full name

-Email address

-Telephone number

-General details about your legal matter

(b) Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

-IP address

-Browser type

-Pages visited

This information is used for functionality, security, and analytics.

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect and use personal information solely to:

-Respond to inquiries and assess potential legal matters

-Conduct conflict-of-interest checks

-Communicate with prospective or current clients

-Manage client intake systems

-Comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations

4. No Solicitor-Client Relationship

Submitting information through this website does not create a solicitor-client relationship.

No legal advice is provided unless and until a formal written retainer agreement has been executed.

5. Confidentiality Warning

While we take reasonable steps to secure communications:

-Information submitted through website forms, email, or online systems may not be fully secure

-Do not send highly sensitive, privileged, or time-sensitive information until a solicitor-client relationship has been formally established

6. Conflict of Interest Disclaimer

Information submitted through this website may be used to determine whether a conflict of interest exists.

-Submission of information does not prevent us from acting for another party

-We may be unable to represent you if a conflict is identified

-You should not assume that your matter is confidential for conflict purposes until we confirm that no conflict exists and agree to act

7. Use of Third-Party Services

We may use third-party legal practice management platforms and cloud-based service providers to store and manage information.

These providers:

-Use industry-standard security protocols

-May store data on servers located in Canada or the United States

-Are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards consistent with legal industry requirements

By submitting your information, you acknowledge and consent to such use.

8. Data Residency and Cross-Border Transfer

Your personal information may be stored or processed outside of Canada, including in the United States.

As a result:

-Your information may be subject to foreign laws and lawful access by foreign courts, law enforcement, or national security authorities

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your information remains protected under comparable standards.

9. Use of Technology, Automation, and AI Tools

We may use secure technology tools, including automated intake systems, document management platforms, and limited AI-assisted tools, to:

-Organize and process information

-Improve administrative efficiency

-Assist in internal workflows

Such tools:

-Are used in a manner consistent with our professional and ethical obligations

-Do not replace legal judgment

-Are subject to confidentiality safeguards

We do not rely on automated systems to provide legal advice without lawyer review.

10. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may disclose information only:

-Where required by law or court order

-To comply with professional regulatory obligations

-To protect the legal rights of the firm or its clients

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

However:

-No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure

-Users assume some risk when submitting information electronically

12. Retention of Information

-Information from prospective clients may be retained for conflict checks and internal record-keeping

-Client information is retained in accordance with law society rules and professional obligations

13. Your Rights

Subject to legal and ethical obligations, you may:

-Request access to your personal information

-Request correction of inaccurate information

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

14. Contact Information

JT Defence Law
181 University Ave, Suite 2200
Toronto, ON, M5H 3M7

Email: jtynes@jtdefence.ca
Phone: (416) 830-8661

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.