Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) explains how ACS Canada Certification (“we”, “us” or “our”),
collects, uses, discloses, and retains information (the “Information”) that you (“you”, “your”) provide to
us or which we otherwise collect when you access and use our website and services (collectively, the
“Services”). The terms of this Privacy Policy are incorporated into and form part of our Terms of Service.
To the extent of any conflict between this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service, the Terms of Service
will apply.
BY ACCESSING AND USING THE SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU
DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY, DO NOT ACCESS AND USE THE SERVICES.
1. COLLECTION AND USE
Here we describe what Information, including Personal Information, we collect, and why and how we
collect it. “Personal Information” means information that can be used to identify you (e.g., company
name, address, name, phone number).
(a) What? Information that we may collect includes, but is not limited to: (i) company name, name,
address, email, and phone number; (ii) payment information; and (iii) usage information about your use
of the Services.
(b) Why? We may collect your Personal Information for the following purposes (the “Purposes”): (i) to
provide the Services; (ii) to conduct internal reviews and improvements relating to the Services; (iii) to
keep a record for legal purposes; and (iv)to carry out any other purpose which is disclosed to you and for
which you consent, or is otherwise permitted by applicable law.
(c) How? We may collect Information from you, and any devices you use, through: (i) your access and
use of the Services; (ii) our use of cookies and similar technologies to track and analyze user activity; and
(iii)our use of web analytics services. We may also collect Information from third parties. We will protect
any company and Personal Information we receive according to the practices described in this Privacy
Policy, plus any additional restrictions imposed by the source of the Personal Information and applicable
laws. We only collect and use Personal Information to the extent necessary to fulfill the Purposes.
2. DISCLOSURE
Here we describe when and how we may disclose Company/ Personal Information.
(a) When? We may disclose Personal Information as follows: (i) to third-party service providers to help
us fulfill the Purposes (e.g., payment processors, web analytics services); (ii) to affiliates or third parties
in the event of a proposed reorganization, merger, transfer or other disposition of all or any portion of
our business, assets or equity, subject in each case to customary confidentiality agreements; and (iii) to
the extent disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.
(b) How? We only disclose Personal Information to the extent necessary to fulfill the Purposes. We take
reasonable measures to ensure that the rules outlined in this Privacy Policy are complied with when we
disclose Personal Information to third parties. This may include, without limitation, obtaining
contractual guarantees from third parties to implement appropriate technical and organizational
measures by applicable law. Personal Information may be stored and processed in any country where
we have facilities or in which we engage third-party service providers. By using our Services, and/or
otherwise providing us with your Personal Information, you consent to the transfer of your Personal
Information to countries outside of your country of residence. While such information is outside of
Canada it is subject to the laws of the country in which it is held, which may have different Personal
Information protection laws, and may be subject to disclosure to the governments, courts, law
enforcement, or regulatory agencies of such other country. However, our practices regarding your
Personal Information will at all times continue to be governed by this Privacy Policy.
3. CONSENT
We will not process your Company/ Personal Information without your consent unless we are permitted
or required to do so by applicable law. Your consent may be expressed or implied, depending on the
nature and sensitivity of the Personal Information, your reasonable expectations, and the circumstances
surrounding the collection of the Personal Information. Express consent is when you willingly agree (e.g.,
orally or in writing) to the processing of your Personal Information for particular purposes. Implied
consent is when: (a) you do not expressly give consent, but you volunteer Personal Information for
obvious purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, or (b) you
are given notice and a reasonable opportunity to opt out of your Personal Information being processed
for specified purposes, and you do not opt-out.
4. RETENTION
We will retain your Company/ Personal Information as long as necessary to (a) fulfill the Purposes; (b)
protect our legal rights, and (c)comply with applicable law. We will securely delete or anonymize the
Company/ Personal Information once it is no longer necessary for us to hold it. We are not responsible
for any liability or loss you experience as a result of any such disposal of Personal Information.
5. SECURITY
We utilize commercially reasonable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the
Personal Information we collect, use, and store. We do this to minimize the risks of loss, misuse,
unauthorized access, disclosure, and alteration of Personal Information. However, no method of storage
or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. RIGHTS
You have certain rights relating to your Company/ Personal Information, subject to applicable law,
including without limitation: (a) the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your Company/
Personal Information at any time (but please note that withdrawing your consent to the processing of
Personal Information may impact your ability to use the Services); (b) the right to make a complaint
regarding the processing of your Company/ Personal Information; (c) the right to a copy of your Personal
Information; and (d) the right to correction of your Personal Information. If you would like to exercise
any applicable rights, please contact us as set out below.
7. GENERAL
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please review it periodically. By continuing to use the
Services after any modification, you consent to be bound by the modified Privacy Policy. This Privacy
Policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy,
please contact us at: info@canadacerts.ca.
