Evergreen Solicitors

Privacy Statement

Your Privacy Matters

At Evergreen Solicitors, we are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and other applicable laws.

1. Scope of Application

This Privacy Statement applies to all personal information collected through our website, in the course of providing legal services, and through our interactions with clients, prospective clients, and third parties. It applies to all practice areas, including:

Business Law (corporate formation, restructuring, commercial contracts)
Banking and Financial Services
Business and Personal Immigration
Real Estate Transactions
Notary Services
Litigation and Administrative Law

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information only as necessary to provide legal advice and services, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal and professional obligations. This may include:

Name, address, phone number, and email address
Identification documents and immigration records
Employment, financial, or corporate information
Legal documents and correspondence
Information required to verify identity or comply with anti-money laundering laws

We may collect this information directly from you or from authorized third parties, including government agencies, financial institutions, or other legal representatives.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide legal advice, representation, and notarial services
Communicate with you about your file or inquiry
Manage billing, trust accounting, and compliance obligations
Fulfill legal, regulatory, and professional responsibilities
Improve our website, services, and client experience

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except where required or permitted by law. In the course of providing legal services, we may disclose information to:

Courts, tribunals, or regulatory bodies
Government agencies (e.g., IRCC, CBSA, Corporate Registry, Service Canada, Alberta Land Titles Office)
Co-counsel, experts, or consultants retained on your behalf
U.S. immigration attorneys or cross-border legal partners (with your consent)

We may also use secure third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, CRM platforms, email systems) to support our operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and comply with applicable privacy laws.

5. Cross-Border Considerations

Given our work in cross-border legal matters, some personal information may be accessed or processed outside of Canada. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with Canadian privacy standards and that your information remains protected.

6. Security and Safeguards

We implement physical, administrative, and technological safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include secure file storage, encrypted communications, and restricted access protocols.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete. To make such a request, please contact our Principal Attorney using the details below.

8. Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve functionality. These tools do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily submit it through a contact form or email link.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact: