Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Privateer Cybersecurity Inc (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information about our customers, which may include:

• Business name
• Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
• Service preferences and usage data
• Any other non-personally identifiable information relevant to our services

3. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide cybersecurity consulting services
• To communicate with customers and potential customers about our services
• To improve our service offerings and customer experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties except for:

• Service providers that assist us in operating our business and delivering our services, provided they agree to keep this information confidential
• Regulatory authorities, as required by law
• In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

5. Security of Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We employ various security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls.

6. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

7. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to access your personal information held by us and request corrections if it is inaccurate. Please contact us using the information below to make such requests.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]

10. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Font Awesome - for displaying icons on our website
• Social Media Integration - we maintain a presence on LinkedIn, but we do not use any tracking or analytics from these platforms

These services are used to enhance the functionality and appearance of our website. We do not use any tracking cookies or analytics tools on our website.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal information, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

If you are a resident of the EEA and believe we are processing your personal data in a way that violates GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

13. Quebec Law 25 Compliance

For residents of Quebec, we comply with Quebec's Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions Respecting the Protection of Personal Information (Law 25). Under Law 25, you have enhanced privacy rights including:

13.1 Your Rights Under Law 25

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to have your personal information deleted in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability in a structured, commonly used technological format
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to object to the use of your personal information for commercial prospection
• Right to be informed of any personal information breach that presents a risk of serious injury

13.2 Privacy Governance

We have designated a person responsible for the protection of personal information who ensures compliance with Law 25 and Quebec's privacy legislation. You may contact our privacy officer at [email protected].

13.3 Consent and Transparency

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information only with your consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. We ensure that:

• Consent is obtained in clear and simple language
• You are informed of the specific purposes for which your information is collected
• Collection of personal information is limited to what is necessary for identified purposes
• We implement privacy by design and by default principles

13.4 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a privacy breach that presents a risk of serious injury, we will:

• Notify the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) as soon as possible
• Notify affected individuals directly if the breach presents a risk of serious injury
• Keep a register of all privacy breaches for a minimum of five years

13.5 Automated Decision-Making

Currently, we do not use automated decision-making processes, including profiling, that would produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect you. Should this change, we will inform you and obtain appropriate consent as required by Law 25.

13.6 Filing a Complaint

If you are a Quebec resident and believe we are processing your personal information in violation of Law 25, you have the right to file a complaint with the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) at:

Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec
Quebec City Office: 525, boul. René-Lévesque Est, bureau 1.20, Québec (Québec) G1R 5S9
Montreal Office: 500, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, bureau 10.20, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1W7
Toll-free: 1-888-528-7741
Website: www.cai.gouv.qc.ca