Effective Date: May 29, 2026
Orrett Legal Services (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.orrettlegal.ca or use our notary services.
1. Information We Collect
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Identity verification: government-issued identification required for notarization
- Document information: details about documents submitted for notarization
- Website usage data: IP address, pages visited (via Google Analytics)
- Communications: records of correspondence via email or contact forms
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and complete notary services you request
- Verify your identity as required by law
- Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our website through analytics
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share it only when required by law, with trusted service providers (bound by confidentiality), or with your express consent.
4. Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymized and processed by Google per their Privacy Policy. You may opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Notarization records are retained in accordance with legal requirements.
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. All client information is handled with strict confidentiality.
7. Your Rights (PIPEDA)
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent (subject to legal obligations)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may be affected.
9. Contact Us
Orrett Legal Services
36 Charles Tupper Dr, Scarborough, Ontario M1C 2B1
Phone: +1-437-993-1743
Email: michael@orrettlegal.ca
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.