Effective Date: December 20, 2021.
Last Updated: January 12, 2022.
Fairweather Capital ("Firm," "we," "our,"
or "us") is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring
compliance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal
Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Privacy
Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal
information, as well as your rights regarding your data.
1. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through
our website ("Website"), http://www.fairweathercapital.com, and any
other platforms or services we operate. It also applies to personal information
provided to us by clients, business partners, or other third parties.
2. Principles for Handling Personal Information
In compliance with PIPEDA, we adhere to the following principles:
·
Accountability:
We are responsible for personal information under our control and have
designated a Privacy Officer to oversee compliance.
·
Identifying
Purposes: We clearly identify the purposes for which personal information is
collected before or at the time of collection.
·
Consent:
We obtain your informed consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your
personal information, except where permitted or required by law.
·
Limiting
Collection: We collect personal information by fair and lawful means and limit
it to what is necessary for the identified purposes.
·
Limiting
Use, Disclosure, and Retention: We use and disclose personal information only
for the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise authorized by
you. Retention is limited to as long as necessary for those purposes.
·
Accuracy:
We ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date as
necessary for the identified purposes.
·
Safeguards:
We protect personal information using appropriate security measures.
·
Openness:
We make our policies and practices regarding personal information readily
available.
·
Individual
Access: Upon request, we inform you of the existence, use, and disclosure of
your personal information and provide access to it.
·
Challenging
Compliance: We respond to any questions or concerns regarding our handling of
personal information.
3. Data Collection and Use
We collect personal information in the following ways:
A. Voluntarily Provided Information: Personal information you provide
when you:
·
Contact
us via email, web forms, or other channels.
·
Subscribe
to newsletters, marketing materials, or other communications.
·
Engage
with our services or content.
B. Automatically Collected Information: Information automatically
collected when you:
·
Access
our Website, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing
behaviour
·
Interact
with cookies, tracking technologies, or analytics tools. For more information,
refer to our Cookie Policy.
C. Purposes for Collection: We collect personal information to:
·
Provide
and improve our services.
·
Communicate
updates, promotions, or events.
·
Comply
with legal and regulatory obligations.
·
Conduct
internal analytics and research to enhance user experience.
4. Consent
We obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your
personal information, except where permitted or required by law. Consent may be
provided explicitly, implicitly, or through an authorized representative. You
may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual
restrictions. To do so, please contact us using the details in Section 13.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Any data
shared with third-party service providers is limited to what is necessary for
the provision of specific services (e.g., IT support, email delivery). We
retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined
in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once retention is no longer
required, personal information will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Security
We implement stringent security measures to protect personal information
from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Measures
include:
·
Encryption
of sensitive data.
·
Secure
access controls and monitoring.
·
Regular
security audits and employee training.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no system is entirely
secure. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any
credentials used to access our services.
7. Individual Access and Correction
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
·
Access:
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
·
Correction:
Request corrections to inaccuracies or incomplete information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided
in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze Website usage, and
deliver targeted advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through
your browser settings. For a detailed overview, refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do
not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a
child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately, and we
will take steps to delete the information.
11. Third-Party Services
Our Website may include links to third-party websites or services. We
are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external
entities. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in
our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on
this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services
constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy
Policy or your personal information, please contact at:
Email: contact@fairweathercapital.com
By using our Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and
agreed to this Privacy Policy in its entirety.