Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction & Accountability
Adam Soliman Law Corporation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with:

• British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”);
• Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”);
• The Law Society of British Columbia Code of Professional Conduct (specifically Chapter 3.3 regarding Confidentiality); and
• Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) as it relates to private information that resides outside the provincial borders of British Columbia.

2. Solicitor-Client Privilege

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to waive solicitor-client privilege. If you are a client of the firm, the information you provide to us for the purpose of seeking legal advice is protected by professional secrecy and is subject to the strict ethical duties of confidentiality mandated by Chapter 3.3 of the Law Society of British Columbia Code of Professional Conduct.

3. Express Consent to Collect Certain Data

In the event we collect data about you or your client file that is sensitive in nature and collection creates a risk of significant harm if collection, use, or disclosure is unauthorized, your express consent will be required before we collect, use, or disclose this sensitive data.

4. Limits of the Collection, Use, Disclosure, and Retention of Data We Collect

Our collection of personal information about you is limited to that which is needed for us to provide services to you. The personal information we collect about you will only be used, disclosed, or retained by us for the purposes identified when the personal information was collected.

5. Personal Information We Collect

We collect “Personal Information,” which includes any information that can identify you as an individual. We may collect:

• Your Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Your Case Information: Facts, documents, and financial details relevant to your legal matter.
• Your Payment Information: Credit card details or banking information for retainer payments.
• Technical Data as it relates to you: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing history on our website.
• Previous Employment Data: As it relates to job opportunities we may have available.

6. How We Collect Information

We collect your personal information through:

• Direct Interaction: When you fill out a “Contact Us” form, book a consultation, speak to our representative on the telephone or in person, or sign a retainer agreement.
• Automated Technologies: As you navigate our website, we collect cookies and tracking pixels.
• Third Parties: We may receive information from third-party partners or public registries about you, such as LinkedIn or job posting websites or others.

7. Purpose of Collection (How We Use Your Data)

We use your information to:

• Provide legal advice and representation.
• Process payments and manage retainer accounts.
• Verify your identity and check for conflicts of interest.
• Marketing: To send you newsletters, legal updates, or invitations to workshops.
• Communicate with you regarding job openings and employment opportunities.
• SMS Communication: To coordinate appointments and case updates (see Section 14).

8. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. 

However, we may be required to disclose your personal information to:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., Clio, RingCentral, Microsoft, or other organizations under contract with us) who assist our operations within strict confidentiality protocols.
• Legal Necessity: Opposing counsel, courts, or tribunals as required during your representation.
• Law Enforcement: If required by law or a court order.
• Government authorities who have the right to access your personal information under certain circumstances.

9. Payment Security (PCI DSS)

We use third-party payment processors to handle financial transactions. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers. All payment transactions are encrypted and subject to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

10. Cookies, Google Ads & Remarketing

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies.

Google Ads & Remarketing: We may use tracking pixels to display ads to you on other websites after you have visited our website.

Your Control: You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by statutory retention periods. This includes compliance with the Limitation Act and Rule 3-73 of the Law Society of British Columbia Rules, which mandates that trust and financial records be retained for at least 10 years.

12. International Data Transfers

While our firm is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, some of our digital service providers may store data on servers located outside British Columbia and, in some cases, outside of Canada. In such cases, your data may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions. As a preventative measure, we have confirmed the safety and security of the storage of your personal data regardless of the storage location.

13. Security Safeguards

We commit to protecting your personal information in our custody or under our control by making reasonable security arrangements to prevent unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification, disposal, or similar risks.

We protect your personal information using physical, technical, and administrative safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the data, including secure server access, secure office access, and password-protected software.

14. Short Message Service (SMS) & Text Messaging Compliance

In compliance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and A2P 10DLC regulations, where applicable, the following terms apply to our use of Short Message Service (SMS) messaging to communicate with you:

Consent to Receive Electronic Messages (CASL Compliance):

In accordance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we do not send Commercial Electronic Messages (CEMs), including text messages, without your consent. We obtain Express Consent when you voluntarily check the opt-in box on our web forms or explicitly request SMS communication in writing. By providing this express consent, you agree to receive text messages regarding your legal inquiry, appointment reminders, and service updates. You may withdraw your consent (unsubscribe) at any time by replying “STOP”

SMS Message Communication: We may send Adam Soliman Law Corporation informational and update messages, either directly or via a third-party agent or authorized service provider, through your communication service provider to deliver it to you. You agree that your communication services provider is acting as your agent in this capacity.

SMS Terms of Service: By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Adam Soliman Law Corporation. This includes SMS messages for appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, information, and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. 

To get help for us regarding a text message, message “HELP” for help. 

To stop receiving text messages from us, reply “STOP” to any message to opt out.

15. Your Rights to Individual Access & How to Contact Us

Upon request, you are entitled to be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information and be provided access to that information. You are also permitted to challenge the accuracy and completeness of your personal information and have it amended as appropriate.

16. Email Messages from Us to You

When you contact us from a web form or other digital medium, we will ask you to consent to receiving email or commercial electronic messages from us for one or all of the following reasons, organized by category:

• Answering your query, 
• To communicate with you regarding your client file(s), 
• To communicate with you regarding possible employment or contracting opportunities with us,
• General marketing or educational purposes. 

You are permitted to opt out, or unsubscribe, from one or all of the above email categories. In the event opting out will affect our ability to contact you about your client file or other opportunity, we will inform you and request you provide another suitable way to contact you.

We commit to never sell, rent, or give away our email lists that contain your personal data.

17. Your Right to Withdraw Your Consent

You have the right to provide us reasonable written notice to withdraw any previous consent you gave to us to collect, use, or disclose your personal information. We may inform you of the consequences of withdrawing your consent, such as our inability to continue to provide services to you. If withdrawal of your consent would frustrate the performance of a legal obligation, your withdrawal of your consent will be denied as per BC Privacy Regulations.

18. Challenging Our Compliance

All individuals who have personal information collected, used or disclosed by us can challenge our compliance to the acts and rules we have committed to follow (See Section 1). If you have any concerns, please contact our Privacy and Compliance Officer with the contact information below.

Adam Soliman Law Corporation
Attention: Privacy and Compliance Officer – Joan Pasay
Address: 500 – 224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A4
Email: joan “at” adamsoliman.ca

Notice of Limited Consent to Email the Above Email Address: The above email address does not consent to commercial electronic messages or emails that do not strictly pertain to questions, concerns, or notices related to this policy. All emails sent for other purposes will be identified as spam and reported to the appropriate authorities.