Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: March 2026
Bussey Ainsworth, Barristers & Solicitors (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and the clients we serve. This policy explains what personal information we collect through our website at busseyainsworth.ca, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
Information We Collect
When you fill out a contact form or consultation request on our website, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and a description of your legal matter.
We do not collect sensitive financial information, government-issued identification numbers, or health information through our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you submit through our contact forms to respond to your inquiry, provide legal services if you become a client, and communicate with you about your matter. Form submissions are securely transmitted to Clio Grow, the client relationship management system used by our firm, where they are stored and managed.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses a small number of third-party services:
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and how people find us. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data through cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Elfsight displays Google Reviews on our homepage. This widget may set its own cookies to function. We do not control the data collected by Elfsight; you can review their privacy policy at elfsight.com/privacy-policy.
Clio Grow receives and stores contact form submissions on our behalf. Clio is a legal technology company that meets industry standards for data security. Their privacy policy is available at clio.com/privacy.
Cookies
Our website itself does not set cookies. However, the third-party services described above (Google Analytics and Elfsight) may set cookies in your browser. These cookies help those services function and collect anonymous usage data. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
Data Retention
If you contact us through our website but do not become a client, we retain your information for up to two years to follow up on your inquiry, after which it is deleted. If you become a client, your information is retained in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario’s record-keeping requirements and our firm’s retention policies.
Your Rights Under PIPEDA
Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate information, withdraw your consent to our use of your information, and request that your information be deleted (subject to legal and regulatory obligations).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect, including using encrypted (HTTPS) connections for all website traffic and transmitting form submissions securely. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Bussey Ainsworth, Barristers & Solicitors
294 Rink Street, Suite 101
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2K2
Phone: 705-749-0628
Email: info@busseyainsworth.ca