Last Updated: September 9, 2025
Effective Date: September 9, 2025
Chapman Steffler LLP (“Chapman Steffler,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and secure your information when you visit https://chapmansteffler.com/ (the “Site”) or engage our family law services (the “Services”).
By accessing the Site or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are & How to Contact Us
Chapman Steffler LLP
35 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit 41
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 5R7, Canada (Chapman Steffler)
Phone: 705-503-3696
Alternate: 705-503-3697 (Chapman Steffler)
For inquiries regarding your privacy rights—such as access, correction, or deletion of your personal information—please contact us using the details above.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal identifiers: name, phone number, email address, mailing address.
- Consultation-related details: information you provide when scheduling appointments or via contact forms.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device details, cookies, and usage data collected when you interact with our Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Facilitate the delivery of our Services, such as scheduling consultations and legal advice.
- Communicate case updates, administrative matters, or legal developments.
- Improve the functionality and usability of our Site and Services.
- Fulfill legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
Your data will be used only for these purposes unless further consent is obtained or disclosure is legally required.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or lease your personal data. We may share information with:
- Our internal team and legal professionals who require access to deliver Services.
- Third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, hosting services) that are contractually bound to protect your information.
- Legal or regulatory authorities, where disclosure is mandated by law or necessary to protect our rights.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and related technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and monitor performance. You may revoke cookies through browser settings, though this may limit certain Site functionalities.
6. Marketing Communications
Should you opt-in to receive updates or newsletters, you will receive communications from us. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us.
7. Data Security
We employ reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Please note, however, that no online system can guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you are entitled to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to incorrect or outdated information.
- Withdraw consent for certain uses (where applicable).
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed.
10. External Links
Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here, with an updated “Last Updated” date.