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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Breakwater Vantage (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information provided to us through our website, services, and interactions.

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Collection of Personal Information

 

We collect personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Contact information such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

  • Professional and organizational details provided when inquiring about or using our services.

  • Technical information automatically collected through our website, such as IP address, browser type, and usage data.

 

Purpose of Collection

 

Personal information is collected to provide services, respond to inquiries, improve our offerings, comply with legal obligations, and build relationships with our clients, partners, and communities.

 

Consent

 

We will obtain your knowledge and consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. Consent may be express or implied depending on the nature and sensitivity of the information and the context in which it is collected.

 

Use and Disclosure of Information

 

Personal information will be used only for the purposes identified at the time of collection unless you provide consent for additional purposes. We may disclose information to third-party service providers who assist us in delivering services, provided they comply with strict confidentiality requirements. Personal information may also be disclosed if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

 

Protection of Information

 

We use appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

 

Retention of Information

 

Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

 

Access and Correction

 

You have the right to request access to your personal information and to seek corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete. Requests should be made in writing using the contact details provided on our website.

 

Indigenous Community Engagement, Data Sovereignty, and UNDRIP

 

Breakwater Vantage recognizes and respects the rights of Indigenous Peoples to control and protect their data, knowledge, and cultural information. In line with the principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP®), and consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), we commit to:

  • Consulting with Indigenous communities before collecting, using, or sharing personal or community-based information.

  • Ensuring that data related to Indigenous communities is stored, used, and shared in a manner that reflects cultural protocols, traditions, and community values.

  • Supporting community-driven decision-making and maintaining transparency in how information is managed.

  • Respecting Indigenous data sovereignty, including limitations on sharing data with third parties without explicit community consent.

  • Collaborating with Indigenous communities to ensure information collected contributes to their long-term social, cultural, and environmental well-being.

 

Changes to this Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, community priorities, or our practices. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “last updated” date.

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