Osier Consulting Ltd.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Osier Consulting Ltd. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.

  1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all personal information collected by Osier Consulting Ltd. in the course of providing consulting services. Personal information refers to information about an identifiable individual, excluding business contact information used solely for communication regarding business matters.

  1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information directly from you or from authorized third parties for the following purposes:

  • To provide consulting services tailored to your needs.
  • To manage and maintain our business relationship with you.
  • To communicate with you about our services, including appointments, deliverables, and updates.
  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

Examples of personal information we may collect include:

  • Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
  • Information related to your organization or project.
  • Payment or billing details, as needed.
  1. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected or as otherwise permitted by law. These purposes include:

  • Delivering consulting services.
  • Responding to inquiries and providing client support.
  • Processing payments and managing accounts.
  • Sending newsletters or updates, if you have opted in.

We will not use your personal information for secondary purposes without your explicit consent.

  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Personal information may be disclosed to:

  • Service providers assisting us with administrative, IT, or financial tasks (e.g., cloud storage or payment processing).
  • Legal or regulatory bodies, if required by law.
  • Any other parties with your explicit consent.

Service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your personal information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

  1. Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. These measures include:

  • Secure storage of physical and electronic records.
  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular reviews of data security practices.
  1. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When no longer required, personal information is securely destroyed or anonymized.

  1. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to collect, use, or disclose your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@osier.ca

  1. Third-Party Websites

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices, please contact:

Osier Consulting Ltd.

admin@osier.ca

778.401.6074