Privacy Policy

Frederick Wu Professional Corporation, operating as Wu Law ("Wu Law", "we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information.

As a law firm, we are subject to professional obligations of confidentiality and privilege and comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) ("PIPEDA").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information through this website and in connection with our legal services.

  • We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Telephone number

    • Mailing address

    • Employer or organization

    • Information relating to a legal matter or inquiry

    • Information submitted through contact forms or email communications

    We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Device information

    • Referring webpages

    • Pages visited

    • Date and time of access

    • Website usage statistics

  • We may use personal information to:

    • Respond to inquiries and requests

    • Assess whether we are able to provide legal services

    • Communicate with prospective, current, and former clients

    • Provide legal services

    • Manage and administer our professional relationship

    • Improve our website and services

    • Maintain website security

    • Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

  • Sending information through this website, by email, or through a contact form does not create a solicitor-client relationship.

    Please do not send confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information until Wu Law has confirmed that we can act for you and any required engagement documentation has been completed.

  • By providing personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.

    You may withdraw consent where permitted by law, although doing so may affect our ability to provide services or respond to your request.

  • Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Improve website functionality

    • Understand website traffic and usage patterns

    • Maintain security and performance

    • Enhance user experience

    You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

    If we use analytics services, information collected may be aggregated and used to understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • We may use reputable third-party service providers to operate our business and website, including providers for:

    • Website hosting

    • Cloud storage

    • Email and communications

    • Practice management

    • Scheduling

    • Analytics

    • Security and spam prevention

    These providers may process personal information on our behalf and may store information in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where they operate.

    We require service providers to use appropriate safeguards for personal information.

  • We do not sell personal information.

    We may disclose personal information:

    • To service providers acting on our behalf

    • To courts, tribunals, regulators, or government authorities when required

    • To comply with legal obligations

    • To protect our legal rights

    • With your consent

    • As otherwise permitted or required by law

  • We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

    Client files may be retained in accordance with professional and legal requirements applicable to lawyers in Ontario.

  • Wu Law uses commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal information. Depending on the nature of the engagement and the services used, these safeguards may include encrypted communications, access controls, multi-factor authentication, secure cloud-based practice management systems, and enterprise cloud productivity platforms.

    Wu Law regularly reviews its technology practices and applies appropriate security measures based on the sensitivity of the information involved. However, no method of electronic communication or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  • Personal information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside Canada.

    Where information is transferred outside Canada, it may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is stored or processed.

  • Subject to applicable law, you may request access to personal information that we hold about you and request correction of inaccurate information.

    Requests should be submitted using the contact information below.

  • This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

    Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

  • Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to:

    Wu Law
    1 King Street West, Suite 4800
    Toronto, Ontario M5H 1A1
    Email: info@wulaw.ca
    Telephone: 416-639-7640