Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

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Kniznik Family Law ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit www.kniznikfamilylaw.com (the "Website") or contact us through the Website.

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We handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable, and our professional obligations as a law firm in Ontario.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us through the Website, including:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your telephone number

• The general nature of your legal inquiry

• Any additional information you choose to provide

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We may also receive information when you communicate with us directly by email or telephone.

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Certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data, may be collected automatically through our website platform and associated technologies.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected through the Website to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests for information

• Communicate with prospective or existing clients

• Arrange consultations or follow-up communications

• Evaluate whether our firm may be able to assist with an inquiry

• Maintain the functionality, security, and performance of the Website

• Meet applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

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We do not sell personal information collected through the Website.

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3. Contact Forms and Confidential Information

Our Website provides a contact form for general inquiries.

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Submitting information through the Website, sending an email, or contacting our office does not automatically establish a lawyer-client relationship.

 

Please do not submit confidential, highly sensitive, or time-sensitive information through the Website contact form.

 

Although we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, electronic communications and online submissions may involve security risks.

 

Confidential or privileged information should only be shared after appropriate arrangements have been made with our firm.

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4. Website Hosting and Third-Party Service Providers

Our Website is developed and hosted using Wix Studio, a website platform provided by Wix.

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Information submitted through the Website may be processed or stored using Wix infrastructure and other service providers involved in operating, maintaining, or securing the Website.

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These service providers may process or store information outside Canada, where different privacy laws may apply.

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We seek to limit access to personal information to those who require it for legitimate business, technical, or legal purposes.

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5. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, maintain security, remember preferences, and monitor website performance.

 

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

 

If non-essential analytics, advertising, or other tracking technologies are used, additional disclosures or consent mechanisms may be required.

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6. External Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

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These websites operate independently of Kniznik Family Law and may have their own privacy policies and terms of use.

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We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

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We encourage visitors to review the applicable policies before submitting personal information to any third-party website.

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7. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, operate the Website, or obtain services from authorized providers.

 

We may also disclose information where required or permitted by law, regulation, court order, or applicable professional obligations.

 

We do not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes without appropriate consent.

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8. Information Security and Retention

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

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However, no method of electronic communication or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal, regulatory, and professional recordkeeping requirements.

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9. Access, Correction, and Withdrawal of Consent

Subject to applicable laws and exceptions, you may request access to personal information we hold about you or request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

 

You may also withdraw consent to certain uses of your personal information, subject to legal, contractual, or professional restrictions.

 

To make a request or raise a privacy concern, please contact our office using the information below.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.

 

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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11. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

 

Kniznik Family Law

50 Carroll Street
Toronto, Ontario M4M 3G3

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Email: ryan@kniznikfamilylaw.com
Phone: (437) 561-5650
Website: www.kniznikfamilylaw.com