Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
H Baker Professional Corporation (“H Baker Law,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact our office, request information, schedule a consultation, or engage our firm for legal services.
We handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) where applicable, together with our professional obligations as an Ontario law firm.
1. Personal Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with our firm, we may collect personal information such as:
- Your name, telephone number, email address, and mailing address
- Information submitted through website forms, email, telephone, or consultations
- Information relating to your legal matter or requested legal services
- Identification and verification information where required
- Property, financing, estate, transaction, or other information relevant to your matter
- Billing and payment-related information
- Communications between you and our firm
- Technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website activity
- Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
We seek to limit the collection of personal information to what is reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it is collected.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and consultation requests
- Determine whether we are able to assist with a legal matter
- Conduct conflict checks
- Complete client identification and verification requirements
- Provide legal advice and legal services
- Prepare, review, and manage legal documents and transactions
- Communicate with clients and authorized third parties
- Manage client files, accounts, billing, and payments
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website
- Maintain business and professional records
- Comply with legal, regulatory, professional, and Law Society requirements
- Prevent fraud, unauthorized activity, security incidents, or misuse of our systems
- Carry out other purposes permitted by law or for which appropriate consent has been provided
We do not use personal information for unrelated purposes unless permitted or required by law.
3. Consent
Where required, we obtain consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
Consent may be express or implied depending on the circumstances, the sensitivity of the information, and the reasonable expectations of the individual.
You may withdraw your consent in appropriate circumstances, subject to legal, professional, contractual, and record-keeping requirements.
Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services.
4. Lawyer-Client Confidentiality
As an Ontario law firm, H Baker Professional Corporation is subject to professional obligations concerning the confidentiality of information received from clients and prospective clients.
Information relating to a client’s legal matter is treated as confidential in accordance with applicable professional standards, subject to limited exceptions permitted or required by law.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits or replaces our obligations relating to solicitor-client privilege, confidentiality, or professional responsibility.
5. Website Inquiries and Lawyer-Client Relationship
Submitting information through our website, email, telephone, or an online consultation form does not by itself create a lawyer-client relationship.
A lawyer-client relationship is established only after H Baker Professional Corporation has agreed to act for you and any required engagement arrangements have been completed.
Until a lawyer-client relationship has been confirmed, you should avoid sending highly sensitive, confidential, or time-sensitive information through general website forms.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to provide legal, administrative, or related services, including to:
- Courts, government agencies, registries, or regulatory authorities
- Financial institutions and lenders
- Other lawyers or legal professionals
- Real estate professionals
- Accountants, consultants, or other professionals involved in a matter
- Technology, hosting, communications, payment, document-management, or administrative service providers
- Other parties authorized by you
- Parties where disclosure is permitted or required by law
Where third-party service providers process information on our behalf, we take reasonable steps appropriate to the circumstances to protect the information entrusted to them.
7. Third-Party Service Providers
H Baker Professional Corporation may use third-party service providers to support functions such as:
- Website hosting
- Email and communications
- Document management
- Data storage
- Scheduling
- Website analytics
- Security
- Payment processing
- Administrative services
These providers may process information on our behalf in Canada or in other jurisdictions.
Where information is stored or processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is located.
We select and manage service providers with consideration for the nature and sensitivity of the information involved.
8. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and improve the user experience.
These technologies may be used to:
- Maintain website functionality
- Understand website usage
- Monitor website performance
- Improve navigation
- Support website security
- Identify technical issues
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
Where legally required, appropriate consent mechanisms may be used for non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
9. Safeguarding Personal Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal information in our possession or control.
These safeguards may include:
- Access controls
- Password protection
- Secure systems
- Software security measures
- Restricted access to files
- Internal procedures
- Secure storage
- Other measures intended to reduce unauthorized access, loss, theft, disclosure, use, copying, or modification
Although we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected
- Provide legal services
- Maintain required client and business records
- Meet professional, regulatory, tax, insurance, or legal obligations
- Address limitation periods or potential legal claims
- Protect the legitimate interests of our firm and clients
When personal information is no longer required, it may be securely destroyed, deleted, or anonymized in accordance with applicable requirements and firm practices.
11. Access and Correction
Subject to applicable legal and professional restrictions, you may request access to personal information that H Baker Professional Corporation holds about you.
You may also request that inaccurate or incomplete personal information be corrected.
Certain information may not be available for access where disclosure is prohibited or restricted by law, professional obligations, solicitor-client privilege, or the rights of other individuals.
Requests for access or correction may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
12. Electronic Communications
When you communicate with us by email, website form, or other electronic means, you acknowledge that electronic communications may involve risks outside our control.
We take reasonable precautions when handling electronic communications, but we cannot guarantee the absolute security or confidentiality of information transmitted over the internet.
For particularly sensitive matters, clients may be provided with alternative methods of communication where appropriate.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
H Baker Professional Corporation is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of third-party websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed specifically toward children for the purpose of collecting personal information online.
Where information relating to a minor is required in connection with a legal matter, that information will be handled in accordance with applicable legal and professional obligations.
15. Privacy Questions and Complaints
We take privacy concerns seriously.
Questions, access or correction requests, or complaints relating to the handling of personal information may be directed to H Baker Professional Corporation using the contact information below.
We will review privacy-related concerns and respond in accordance with applicable legal and professional requirements.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
H Baker Professional Corporation may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- Our services
- Our privacy practices
- Technology
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Website functionality
The most current version of this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website.
The date shown at the top of the page indicates when this Privacy Policy was last updated.
Contact Us
H Baker Professional Corporation
808-30 Eglinton Ave W
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada
Email: contact@hblawfirm.ca
Phone: (905) 290-7455
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact the firm using the information above and indicate that your inquiry concerns privacy or personal information.