Privacy Policy | Giardino Law

Last Updated: April 2026

Giardino Law ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:

Personal Information You Provide

Name, email address, and phone number
Mailing address and contact information
Information provided through intake forms and consultations
Documentation related to your legal matter
Payment information (processed securely through third parties)

Information Collected Automatically

IP address and device information
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring/exit pages
Search queries and click patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

Giardino Law uses the information we collect in the following ways:

To provide, operate, and maintain our legal services
To improve, personalize, and expand our website and services
To understand your needs and provide better client service
To process transactions and send related information
To communicate with you about your legal matters
To send promotional emails, updates, and news (with your consent)
To comply with legal obligations and regulations
To fulfill any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

By Law or Legal Process: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Service Providers: To third parties who perform services on our behalf (accounting, IT support, document management)
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Professional Purposes: To other professionals involved in your legal matter (lenders, realtors, accountants, with your consent)
Legal Necessity: To protect our legal rights and the rights of our clients

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

256-bit SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure servers and firewalls
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Password protection and authentication measures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Marketing Cookies: Used to track advertising effectiveness

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit your experience on our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information held by us
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
Opt-out of marketing communications
Request a copy of your information in a portable format
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Client files are retained in accordance with Alberta law and professional legal standards. After the retention period, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Alberta and Canadian Privacy Laws

Our privacy practices comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) in Alberta and the Canadian federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). As a regulated profession, we also adhere to the Law Society of Alberta's privacy and confidentiality standards.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Giardino Law
218, 10113-104 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1A1
Phone: 780-473-7779
Email: info@giardinolaw.com

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.