Last modified: December 12, 2024

INTRODUCTION

1000281347 Ontario Inc. o/a Sector Growth ("Company" or "We") respects your privacy and we are committed to protecting it by complying with this policy.

This policy describes:

• The types of information we collect from our users (“you”) or that you may provide when you visit the website https://www.sectorgrowth.com/ (our "Website").
• How we collect, use, maintain, protect and disclose your information 
• The process of how you control your information 

Unless otherwise compelled by relevant law, we will only use your personal information in accordance with this policy and based on legitimate grounds as per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These grounds include your consent, a contract with you, a legal obligation, protection of vital interests, performance of a public task, or legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party. We take precautions to guarantee that the personal data we acquire about you is sufficient, pertinent, not excessive, and used only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.

Canadian privacy legislation defines "personal information" as any data that identifies an individual and can be used alone or in conjunction with other data to identify, reach out to, or find that individual. In addition, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines "personal data" as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This can include name, identification number, location data, online identifier or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person. Business contact information, such as your name, title, or business contact information, is not considered to be personal information under Canadian law, but may be considered personal data under GDPR. Information we obtain, use, or disclose about you is covered by this policy.

Links to third-party websites, plug-ins, services, social networks, or applications may be found on the Website. By selecting those links or enabling those connections, you might give the third-party permission to gather or share information about you. Please be aware that any other parties you visit through links or third-party plugins have their own privacy rules, and we disclaim any responsibility or accountability for those policies. We urge you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit because we have no control over these third-party websites.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you indicate that you understand, accept, and consent to the practices described in this policy. Please note that as per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. By using our Website, you confirm that your consent meets these criteria. 

INFORMATION WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

We collect and use several types of information from and about you, including:

• email 
• username 
• address (optional)

HOW WE COLLECT AND PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We use different methods to collect your information, including:

• Direct interactions with you when you provide it to us, for example, by filling in forms or corresponding with us when you create an account.
• Automated technologies or interactions, as you navigate through our Website. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies or web beacons.

Some content or applications on the Website, including advertisements, are served by third-parties. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about you when you use our Website. The information they collect may be associated with your personal information or about your online activities over time and across different websites and other online services. 

We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they are used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly. 

You can opt-out of several third-party ad servers' and networks' cookies simultaneously by using an opt-out tool created by the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use and protect your information:

• To introduce you to our website and its contents.
• To fulfil your requests for information, goods, or services from us.
• To comply with the Terms of Service Agreement
• To send you notifications regarding your subscription, such as renewal and expiration notices.
• To fulfil our commitments and uphold our rights under any contracts we may have with you, including for invoicing and collection purposes or to adhere to legal requirements.
• To let you know when we make any changes to our website, the items or services we offer there, or both. Additionally, we will handle all personal identifiable information with care in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other relevant health acts. We will use the information with the consent of the client and never go beyond the scope of consent unless required by law.
• To enhance our website, products, services, marketing, and interactions with customers.
• For any other reason that we may specify at the time you provide the information. Should we wish to use your personal data for a new purpose not covered by this policy, we will provide you with a new notice explaining the new use and setting out the relevant processing conditions. We will seek your prior consent to the new processing, where required and applicable.

We may use the data we have gathered from you to display adverts to the target markets of our advertisers. We will not share your personal information without your explicit consent, the advertiser may believe that you fit its target demographic if you click on or otherwise interact with an advertisement.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may disclose personal information:

• To our subsidiaries and affiliates.
• In accordance with applicable law, to a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of the Company's assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information held by Company about our customers and users is among the assets transferred.
• For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
• With your consent.
• To enforce or apply our terms of use [LINK TO WEBSITE'S TERMS OF USE] and other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes.
• If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our customers, or others.

TRANSFERRING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may transfer your information to the contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business (like analytics and search engine providers who help us with Website improvement and optimization), provided that these third parties are also compliant with GDPR and who are contractually obligated to keep personal information confidential, use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them, and to process the personal information that we collect or that you provide as described in this policy.

Your personal information may be processed, stored, and transferred in a foreign nation with different privacy regulations that might or might not be as stringent as Canadian law or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In some situations, the laws of the foreign country may allow the governments, courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities of that nation to get access to your personal information. Every time we hire a service provider, we demand that they follow this policy and all relevant Canadian privacy laws with regard to privacy and security. We will also ensure that any data transfers comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

DATA SECURITY

In addition to our high priority on protecting the security of your personal information, we are also committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This means we will handle all personal identifiable health information with utmost care and in accordance with all relevant health acts. To protect your personal information against unintentional loss and from unauthorised access, use, alteration, and disclosure, we employ physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards. This includes the use of encryption, secure servers, and other best practice measures to safeguard your data.

You are also responsible for the privacy and security of your data. You are in charge of safeguarding any password we may have provided you (or that you may have chosen) for access to particular areas of our website. Please refrain from disclosing your password to anyone.

There is no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We take all reasonable measures to secure your personal information during transmission, but we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the inherent risks of internet transmission. Any privacy settings or security features on the Website may be circumvented without our knowledge and without liability.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as is necessary to complete the reasons for which it was acquired, including to meet any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, unless otherwise permitted or required by relevant law or regulation.

ACCESSING AND CORRECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

It is important that the personal data we collect is accurate and up to date. If your personal information changes, please let us know. You have the legal right to ask us to access and update any personal data we may have on you.

In order to make the requested modifications or to provide you with the personal information we hold about you, we may need particular information from you to assist us verify your identity and access rights. According to applicable legislation, we may be able or required to deny you access to any or all of the personal data we have on you. Alternatively, we may have anonymized, deleted, or destroyed your personal data in accordance with our record-keeping duties and procedures. Subject to any legal or regulatory restrictions, we will let you know why we are unable to give you access to your personal information and why.

If you are concerned about our response or would like to correct the information provided, you may contact us.

WITHDRAWING YOUR CONSENT

You may have the legal right to withdraw your consent to the collection and use of your data. To withdraw your consent, if applicable, contact us. Please note that if you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide you with a particular product or service.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

If our policy is amended, we make it our priority to notify our users. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you by email. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are up to date with our privacy policy. The date it was last revised will be indicated at the top of the page.

CONTACT INFORMATION AND CHALLENGING COMPLIANCE

If you have questions, comments, and requests regarding this privacy policy and our privacy practices. Please contact us at:

Sector Growth

contact@sectorgrowth.ca