Privacy Policy

Geller Law recognizes the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. As lawyers we have a professional obligation to keep confidential all information we receive within a lawyer-client relationship. We are committed to protecting any personal information we hold. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage your personal information and safeguard your privacy.

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Use of website does not result is not legal advice

Use of this website does not create a solicitor‑client relationship.  Geller Law does not provide legal advice through the website

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What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey or fill out a form.

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When using our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address or phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.

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We collect information only by lawful and fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive way. Wherever possible, we collect your personal information directly from you, at the start of a retainer and in the course of our representation. Sometimes we may obtain information about you from other sources, for example:

• Your insurance company;

• Your securities dealer;

• A government agency or registry;

• A certification organization;

• Your accountant;

• Your lawyer

• With your explicit consent, other parties through PIPEDA Requests.

What do we use your information for?

Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

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To send periodic emails

The email address you provide may be used to send you information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

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How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information.

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Do we use cookies?

We do not use cookies.

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Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. Geller Law may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:

• When we are required or authorized by law to do so, for example under a court order or summons;

• When you have consented to the disclosure;

• When the very nature of the legal services we are providing to you requires us to give your information to third parties (for example a lender in a real estate mortgage transaction), unless you tell us otherwise;

• Where it is necessary to collect outstanding fees;

• If we engage a third party to provide administrative services to us (like computer back-up services or archival file storage) and the third party is bound by a similar policy;

• If we engage expert witnesses or other consultants on your behalf;

• If we retain other law firms on your behalf;

• If the information is already publicly known;

• As part of a reference check if you apply for a position with our firm.

Updating Your Information

Since we use your personal information to provide legal services to you, it is important that the information be accurate and up-to-date. If during the course of the retainer any of your information changes, please inform us so that we can make any necessary changes.

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California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

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Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

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Online Privacy Policy Only

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

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Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our online privacy policy.

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Can You Be Denied Access to Your Personal Information?

Your rights to access your personal information are not absolute. We may deny access when:

• Denial of access is required or authorized by law (for example, when a record containing personal information about you is subject to a claim of legal professional privilege by one of our clients);

• Information relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings against you;

• When granting you access would have an unreasonable impact on other people’s privacy;

• When to do so would prejudice negotiations with you;

• To protect our firm’s rights and property;

• Where the request is frivolous or vexatious.

If we deny your request for access to, or refuse a request to correct information, we shall explain why. Geller Law does not use your Social Insurance Number as a way of identifying or organizing the information we hold about you.

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Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page, send an email notifying you of any changes, and/or update the Privacy Policy modification date below.

This policy was last modified on May 21, 2026

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Contacting Us

You should be aware that e-mail is not an entirely secure medium. You should be aware of this when using email to send or receive personal or confidential information.

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.

Geller Law

227A Glebe Avenue Unit A

Ottawa, Ontario, K1S2C8

613- 515 -0533

Harold@GellerLaw.ca

Website

Our website contains links to other sites. Those sites are not governed by this privacy policy. On our website, like most other commercial websites, we may monitor traffic patterns, site usage and related site information in order to optimize our web service. We may provide aggregated information to third parties, but these statistics do not include any identifiable personal information.

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