Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 8, 2025

1. Introduction

The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (“ILCO”) ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors and users.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, when you voluntarily submit it through forms, subscriptions, or contact requests.
  • Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in).
  • Improve our website and services.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your preferences on our member portal.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, trade or disclose any personal information to third parties, however, we may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website or delivering services (under confidentiality agreements).
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Our Sponsors and Exhibitors.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy please contact:

The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

20 Adelaide Street East,

Suite 502

Toronto, Ontario

M5C 2T6