Privacy Policy

Canada Code Camp ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website canadacodecamp.com (the "Site") and provides software development services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our services. We are committed to complying with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms or request a consultation
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Enter into a service agreement with us
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
• Apply for employment opportunities

This information may include:

• Name and job title
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name and address
• Project requirements and technical specifications
• Payment and billing information (processed by secure third-party payment processors)

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your use of the Site, including:

• IP address and geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (only with your consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing services: To deliver software development services, communicate about projects, and fulfill our contractual obligations
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters (with consent), and provide updates about our services
• Improving our Site: To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
• Marketing: To send promotional materials about our services (with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time)
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Business operations: For billing, accounting, and internal administration

3. Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA Compliance)

Under PIPEDA, we process your personal information based on:

• Consent: Where you have given express or implied consent for a specific purpose
• Contractual necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legitimate interests: Where we have a legitimate business interest that does not override your privacy rights
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process information by law

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our business (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, email services). These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
• Employee training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you promptly in the event of a breach affecting your personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• For the duration of our business relationship and a reasonable period thereafter
• As required by legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When personal information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the basis (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Canada Code Camp
Attention: Privacy Officer
180 John Street, Suite 402
Toronto, ON M5T 1X5
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 847-2963

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca if you have concerns about our privacy practices.