Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 13, 2025
At Christopher Novak Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian and Québec privacy laws, including Québec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our consulting services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate our website and provide professional consulting services.
a. Personal Information
May include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company or organization name
Role or title
Project or inquiry details
Billing or payment information (if applicable)
b. Technical & Usage Information
Collected automatically through standard technologies:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. Purpose of Collection
We use personal information solely for legitimate business purposes, including to:
Respond to inquiries and communications
Evaluate and deliver consulting services
Prepare proposals, agreements, and invoices
Maintain client relationships
Improve website performance and usability
Send professional updates or insights (only where consent is provided or permitted by law)
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Consent
By providing personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Policy.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us (see Section 10).
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may disclose personal information to trusted third parties strictly as necessary to:
Host and maintain our website
Process payments and invoices
Provide email or communication services
Support analytics and security
All service providers are required to safeguard personal information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
Personal information may also be disclosed where required by law or legal process.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Ensure proper website functionality
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Improve user experience
You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some site functionality may be affected.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or to meet legal, accounting, or professional obligations.
Information that is no longer required is securely destroyed or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Withdraw consent for certain uses
Request deletion of personal information, where appropriate
File a complaint with a privacy regulator
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies independently.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for professionals and businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact & Privacy Officer
Questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information may be directed to:
inquiries@christophernovak.ca