Mason & Smith Law Firm

Privacy Policy

Mason & Smith

Mason & Smith (“we”, “us”, or the “Firm”) is dedicated to protecting your privacy. At www.masonandsmith.ca (“this site”), we prioritize the security and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal
Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For further details, please contact us at info@masonandsmith.ca or 587-328-8110.

This Privacy Policy is part of our Website Terms of Use (available at www.masonandsmith.ca/terms-of-use).

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

  • We will never rent, trade, or sell your email address or personal information.
  • We will not publicly display your email address or identifiable personal details without your consent.

Canadian Privacy Laws
We adhere to the principles outlined in PIPEDA and PIPA, which govern the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in a manner that respects your privacy rights. These laws ensure that personal information is handled transparently, securely, and only for legitimate purposes.

What is Personal Information?
Personal information we may collect includes:

  • Your name and date of birth;
  • Residential and business addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses;
  • Computer and connection information, such as IP addresses;
  • Any information you voluntarily provide to us.

How We Collect Personal Information
As a Calgary-based law firm offering legal services, we collect only the personal information necessary to conduct our business.

Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:

  • Use this site, including when you:
    • Submit inquiries via our online contact form;
    • Register for premium content or request specific features;
    • Post reviews, comments, or messages in interactive sections (if applicable).
    • Contact us by phone, email, or through marketing forms;
    • Participate in consultations or provide information during legal services.

IP Addresses
We collect Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to manage internet sessions and enhance site security. IP addresses help us monitor website usage and detect potential misuse or fraudulent activities.

Cookies
Our site uses cookies to improve your online experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to personalize content and track preferences. We use:

  • Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Stored for future visits to remember your preferences.

Cookies may collect personal information, which we protect with the same care as other data.

You can configure your browser to accept, reject, or notify you about cookies. Disabling cookies may limit access to some interactive features. For guidance, refer to your browser’s help section.

Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:

  • Remember your site preferences;
  • Display relevant notifications (e.g., for newsletter subscribers);
  • Store data from forms, comments, or reviews you submit.

Some cookies persist after logout to save preferences for future visits.

Third-Party Cookies
Third parties, such as Google Analytics, may use cookies to:

  • Analyze site usage (e.g., time spent, pages visited);
  • Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense;
  • Enable social media features (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).

Third-party data collection complies with their respective privacy policies. You can manage ad preferences via Google Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads) or opt out of targeted ads on platforms like Facebook.

How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your personal information to:

  • Verify your identity;
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback;
  • Conduct fraud and credit checks (where applicable);
  • Prevent misuse or fraudulent activities on this site;
  • Improve our legal services through research and development;
  • Understand your needs and enhance our offerings;
  • Maintain and upgrade our business systems.

We may also use your information to send you updates, newsletters, or offers related to our services. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties only when necessary for our operations, such as:

  • Service providers for customer inquiries, IT services, mailing, billing, marketing, or analytics;
  • Your authorized representatives or legal advisors (upon your request);
  • Credit or fraud-checking agencies;
  • Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, auditors, lawyers);
  • Government or regulatory bodies as required by law;
  • Organizations managing our business strategies or asset transfers;
  • Law enforcement if your communication suggests illegal activity or harm.

We ensure that third parties are bound by confidentiality and privacy obligations under PIPEDA and PIPA.

Contacting Us About Privacy
For questions or concerns about how we handle your personal information, or if you believe we have breached your privacy, contact us at info@masonandsmith.ca or 587-328-8110.

Accessing Your Personal Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, subject to PIPA and PIPEDA requirements. Send requests to us via our contact email or phone. We will respond promptly, though complex requests may take longer. A reasonable fee may apply for retrieving large datasets, but we will not charge for the request itself.

We may refuse access if it:

  • Is unlawful (e.g., protected by legal privilege);
  • Impacts another person’s privacy;
  • Relates to ongoing legal proceedings or investigations.

If access is denied, we will provide written reasons.

Correcting Your Personal Information
If your personal information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, we will update it upon your request. If we disagree with your correction request, you may ask us to note your disagreement, and we will comply.

Storage and Security
We take robust measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or alteration. Electronic data is secured with firewalls, antivirus software, email filters, and passwords. Hard-copy records are stored securely. Our website hosting provider adheres to strict security standards.

Third-Party Websites
Links to third-party websites on our site are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those sites, as we are not responsible for their content or practices.

Re-Marketing
We may use Google AdWords or social media re-marketing to display tailored ads to prior visitors. These services use cookies or pixel tags to show relevant ads on platforms like Google or Facebook. No personal data from these platforms is shared with us. Opt out via Google Ads Settings or platform-specific ad preferences.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to comply with PIPEDA, PIPA, or other legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this site, and significant updates may be communicated via email.

Learn More
For more information about Canadian privacy laws, visit the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (www.priv.gc.ca) or Alberta’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (www.oipc.ab.ca).

Last updated August 31st, 2025