Privacy Policy
Purpose of the Policy
(i) The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our site about the personal data we will collect and the following information, if applicable:
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The personal data we collect
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Use of collected data
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Who has access to the data collected
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Site user rights
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The site's cookie policy
This Privacy Policy operates in conjunction with our Site Terms of Service.
Applicable laws
(i) This policy complies with the laws set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
(ii) For residents of EU countries, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs all data protection policies, regardless of location. This privacy policy is intended to comply with the GDPR. If there are any inconsistencies between this policy and the GDPR, the GDPR will apply.
(iii) For residents of the State of California, this Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If there are any inconsistencies between this document and the CCPA, state law will apply. If we find any inconsistencies, we will modify our policy to comply with the relevant law.
Consent
(i) Users agree that by using our site, they consent to:
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The terms set out in this Privacy Policy and;
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The conditions relating to the collection, use and retention of data listed in this policy.
Personal data collected
(i) Data Collected Automatically - When you visit and use our site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
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IP adress
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Location
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Hardware and software details
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Links that a user clicks while using the site
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Content that the user consults on the site
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Other
(ii) Data Collected Non-Automatically - We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our site:
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First and last name
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Email Address
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Phone number
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Any other information you provide to us in your message
(iii) Please note that we only collect data that helps us archive the purpose in this privacy policy. We will not collect any additional data without informing you first.
Use of personal data
(i) Personal data collected on our website will be used only for the purposes specified in this policy or as indicated on the relevant pages of our website. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose
Sharing of personal data
(i) Employees - We may disclose to any member of our organization such user data as is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes set forth in this policy.
(ii) Third parties
We may share User Data with the following third parties:
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Website host
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Website designer
We may share User Data with third parties for the following purposes
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Website maintenance
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Website upgrade
Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose.
(iii) Other disclosures - We will not sell or share your data to other third parties except in the following circumstances:
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If required by law
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If required for any legal proceeding
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To prove or protect our legal rights
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To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company
(iv) If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices
Retention Period
(i) User data may be stored for up to three (3) years. We will ensure that users are notified if their data is retained for longer than this period.
Protection of personal data
(i) In order to ensure data protection, we use a security protocol. All data stored in our system is secured and is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in the employee's dismissal.
(ii) We take all reasonable precautions at all times to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected. However, there is always a risk of harm. The web as a whole can be insecure, and thus we cannot guarantee the security of User Data beyond what is reasonable.
Geographical area
(i) User data may be accessed, processed or collected in the following countries:
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Canada
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United States
Minors
(i) For EU residents, the GDPR specifies that persons under the age of 15 are considered minors for the purposes of data collection. Minors must have the consent of a legal representative for their data to be collected, processed and used. We hereby do not recommend minors stipulated by the GDPR to access the site.
User rights
(i) As a user, you have the right to access all your personal data collected by us. In addition, you have the right to update or correct any personal data in our possession provided that it is acceptable under the law.
(ii) You may choose to withdraw or change your consent to the collection and use of data at any time, provided that it is legally acceptable to do so and you have given us reasonable notice.
(iii) If you wish to have your information deleted or amended, please contact our customer service department at support@kavaniconsulting.com.