Effective Date: June 4, 2026

Ridgway & Company (“the Firm”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our website and in the course of providing legal services.

1. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you:

• Contact us through online forms;
• Request information about our services;
• Apply for employment opportunities; or
• Communicate with us by email or telephone.

The personal information collected may include your name, contact information, and any information you choose to provide.

2. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests;
• Communicate with prospective and existing clients;
• Provide legal services;
• Maintain and improve our website;
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and
• Protect our legal rights and interests.

3. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information. We may disclose personal information:

• To service providers who assist in operating our website or business;
• Where required by law or court order;
• To regulatory authorities where necessary;
• With your consent; or
• As otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.

4. WEBSITE ANALYTICS AND COOKIES

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the website. Information collected may include IP address, browser type, pages visited, and similar technical information.

Users may adjust browser settings to limit or disable cookies; however, certain website features may not function properly as a result.

5. SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. RETENTION

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.

7. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

8. ACCESS AND CORRECTION

Individuals may request access to their personal information or request corrections by contacting us using the information below.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Ridgway & Company
200-44 Queens Road, Duncan, BC
250-746-7121

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

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