North45 Engineering values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website, services, and other communications. As a Canadian federal incorporation, we are committed to complying with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. What is Personal Information?

Personal information is any information about an identifiable individual. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, address, email address, phone number, financial information, and any other information that can be used to identify you.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information through various means, including:

• Directly from you: When you contact us, request a quote, engage our services, apply for a job, or otherwise communicate with us.
• Through our website: When you browse our website, information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
• From third parties: We may receive personal information from third parties with your consent or as permitted by law (e.g., references during a job application).

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.
• Professional Information: Company name, job title, industry.
• Financial Information: Billing and payment information (for services rendered).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, website usage data (through cookies).
• Application Information: Resumes, cover letters, references (for job applicants).
• Other information: Any other information you voluntarily provide to us.

3. Purposes for Collecting and Using Personal Information

North45 Engineering collects and uses your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To deliver our engineering services, process your requests, and manage our client relationships.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide information about our services, and send you important updates.
• Business Operations: To manage our internal operations, improve our services, and ensure the security of our systems.