Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 28, 2025
At Sage Marine Consultancy, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website or engage with our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy. We ensure that our practices comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia, Canada.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website and services. This includes:
Personal Information: Information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when contacting us or requesting marine consulting services.
Technical Data: Non-personal data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and page interactions on our website, to help us improve the website’s functionality and your experience.
Project-Related Information: Data you provide related to any consultations, surveys, or services rendered, such as project details, site locations, environmental data, and other specifics related to our marine consulting work.
We collect this information directly from you when you fill out forms, contact us, or use our services. In some cases, we may automatically collect technical data through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: To carry out marine consulting, surveys, and other related services, as well as to communicate project details and deliver reports.
To Enhance User Experience: To improve the design and functionality of our website and services based on your interactions.
To Keep You Informed: To send updates, newsletters, or promotional content about our services, if you have opted in.
To Comply with Legal Requirements: To fulfill any legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
We use your information only for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
3. Data Protection and Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We use the following measures to protect your data:
Data Encryption: Sensitive information transmitted via our website is encrypted using secure protocols.
Restricted Access: Only authorized employees or service providers who need access to your information for business purposes are permitted to view it.
Secure Servers: We store your data securely on trusted servers maintained by reliable hosting providers.
Though we make every effort to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee complete protection against breaches.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following situations:
With Service Providers: We may disclose your information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in hosting our website, conducting surveys, or analyzing data. These parties are required to handle your data confidentially and securely.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required by law, such as in response to subpoenas, legal proceedings, or to comply with regulatory requirements.
In the Event of a Business Transaction: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that process.
We ensure that all third parties with whom we share your information are compliant with privacy standards and use it only for authorized purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of our website and to personalize your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to store your preferences and analyze website usage patterns.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the performance of some features on our website.
6. Your Privacy Rights
As a resident of British Columbia, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request to view the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual requirements.
Opt-out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or other marketing communications by following the instructions in those messages.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When we make updates, we will post the revised policy on our website with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Sage Marine Consultancy
Phone: 604-889-0236
Email: [email protected]