Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Hurley & Esmatyar Employment Lawyers (“Hurley & Esmatyar”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. As lawyers, we recognize the importance of safeguarding personal information and complying with our professional and legal obligations.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information through our legal practice and website.
What Is Personal Information?
“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
Name, address, telephone number, and email address;
Employment history and workplace information;
Compensation and benefits information;
Information relating to legal claims or disputes;
Financial information relevant to a legal matter; and
Other information necessary to provide legal services.
Personal information does not generally include business contact information used solely for business purposes.
Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect, use, and disclose personal information to:
Evaluate potential legal matters;
Provide legal advice and representation;
Communicate with clients and prospective clients;
Manage and administer our practice;
Meet legal, regulatory, and professional obligations; and
Improve the functionality and performance of our website.
We collect only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.
How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information:
Directly from you through consultations, telephone calls, email communications, website forms, and other correspondence;
With your consent from third parties, including employers, medical professionals, government agencies, insurers, financial institutions, and other advisors; or
From publicly available sources where permitted by law.
We collect personal information by lawful and fair means.
Website Forms and Communications
If you contact us through our website, email, or other electronic means, you may provide personal information voluntarily.
Please note that contacting Hurley & Esmatyar through a website form, email, or telephone call does not automatically create a solicitor-client relationship. A solicitor-client relationship is established only after we have agreed to act for you and any required retainer arrangements have been completed.
You should avoid sending highly sensitive or confidential information until we have confirmed that we can act on your matter.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Like most websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors use our website.
We may collect information such as:
IP address;
Browser type;
Device information;
Pages visited;
Date and time of visits; and
General website usage patterns.
This information is generally used in aggregate form and does not identify individual visitors.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect website functionality.
How We Use and Disclose Personal Information
We may use or disclose personal information:
With your consent;
To provide legal services;
To communicate with opposing counsel, courts, tribunals, experts, mediators, insurers, or other parties involved in a legal matter;
To collect fees or manage accounts;
When required or authorized by law;
To comply with court orders, professional obligations, or regulatory requirements; or
As otherwise permitted by applicable law.
We do not sell personal information.
Access Within the Firm
Lawyers, law clerks, assistants, and administrative staff may access personal information where necessary to perform their duties and assist in providing legal services.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that all personnel understand and comply with confidentiality and privacy obligations.
Protection of Personal Information
We use physical, organizational, and technological safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we hold.
These safeguards may include:
Password-protected systems;
Secure cloud-based storage platforms;
Restricted access to files and records;
Confidentiality obligations for personnel and service providers; and
Procedures designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of information.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Email Communications
Email communications may not always be secure. By communicating with us electronically, you acknowledge the inherent risks associated with email and internet-based communications.
If you have concerns regarding electronic communications, please discuss alternative arrangements with us.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to satisfy our legal, regulatory, insurance, and professional obligations.
When personal information is no longer required, it is securely destroyed or anonymized.
Access and Correction Requests
Subject to legal and professional obligations, you may request access to personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.
Certain information may be exempt from disclosure, including information protected by solicitor-client privilege, litigation privilege, or other legal restrictions.
Privacy Legislation
Hurley & Esmatyar Employment Lawyers complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy legislation.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning personal information may be directed to:
Hurley & Esmatyar Employment Lawyers
Attention: Ian Hurley
Email: ian@hurleyemploymentlaw.ca
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.