Privacy Policy
Borealis Networks and Integrated Security LTD. (“Borealis,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or contact us through the Site.
This policy is intended to comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (BC PIPA).
1) What this policy covers
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:
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Our Site and any pages or forms on the Site
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Email, phone, or other communications initiated through the Site
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Business inquiries, quote requests, and service onboarding initiated online
This policy does not cover personal information collected through third party websites you may access via links from our Site.
2) Personal information we collect
We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, including:
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Contact details (name, company name, email address, phone number)
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Inquiry details (site/service requirements, location(s), project notes, budget ranges you share)
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Communications (messages you send us and our replies)
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Scheduling details (requested appointment times or site visit requests)
We may automatically collect limited technical information when you use the Site, such as:
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Device and browser information (browser type, device type, operating system)
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Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, referring page)
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Approximate location (city/region inferred from IP address)
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Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the Site (for example, health information, government ID numbers, or payment card details). Please do not submit sensitive information through web forms unless we specifically request it through a secure method.
3) How we use personal information
We use personal information to:
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Respond to inquiries and provide quotes or proposals
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Communicate about scheduling, site requirements, and service options
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Provide customer support and handle requests
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Improve the Site’s performance, functionality, and user experience
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Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our systems
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4) Legal basis and consent
Where required by law, we collect, use, and disclose personal information with your consent. Consent may be express (for example, you submit a form) or implied (for example, you contact us for a quote). You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
5) When we share personal information
We may share personal information in limited circumstances, including:
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Service providers who help us run our business (for example, website hosting, email services, analytics, CRM tools). They are only permitted to use personal information to provide services to us.
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Professional advisors (legal, accounting, insurance) where necessary.
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Legal and compliance situations, if required to comply with law, regulation, court order, or lawful requests.
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Business transactions (for example, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets), where personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to confidentiality and applicable law.
We do not sell personal information.
6) International transfers
Some third party service providers may store or process data outside of Canada (for example, in the United States). When personal information is processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
7) Cookies and analytics
Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Enable core Site functionality
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Remember preferences
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Understand how the Site is used and improve performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.
Analytics: We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand Site traffic and usage patterns. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device identifiers, and browsing activity on our Site.
8) Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and as required by applicable laws, accounting rules, and contractual obligations. We may retain inquiry and communications records for business continuity, security, and dispute resolution.
9) Safeguards and security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10) Your rights and choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
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Ask questions about our privacy practices
To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
11) Third party links
Our Site may contain links to third party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party sites you visit.
12) Children’s privacy
Our Site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction.
13) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the updated policy.
14) Contact us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, contact:
Borealis Networks and Integrated Security LTD.
Attn: Privacy Officer
[Mailing Address]
[City], BC, Canada [Postal Code]
Email: [privacy@yourdomain.com]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
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