Swinney Marketing Limited Last Updated: January 31, 2024
At Swinney Marketing Limited (“Swinney Marketing,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of our clients, website visitors, and other users in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws in Canada.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect from clients and visitors of our website, located at https://swinmark-consulting.com , and through our digital services. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information in the course of providing our digital services:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Business Information: Company name, job title, business address, and business contact details.
- Service Information: Information related to the digital services we provide, including project details, communications, and billing details.
- Client Data: Code files, database information, website content, API keys, service credentials, and other information that may be required to perform work for our clients. This data is accessed strictly for the purpose of delivering contracted services and is handled with confidentiality and care.
- Website Usage Data: Information automatically collected from our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and browsing patterns.
How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through various methods, including:
- Directly from You: Information you provide through online forms, email, phone calls, or other communication methods.
- Automatically: Information is collected via our website using cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to enhance user experience.
How We Use Personal Information
Swinney Marketing uses personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To deliver and manage our digital services, including project management, customer support, and billing.
- To Communicate: To respond to inquiries, send updates, and provide important information about our services.
- For Marketing: To inform you of relevant services, promotions, and news that we think may be of interest, where permitted by law.
- To Improve Our Services: To understand usage patterns, enhance website performance, and improve our service offerings.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers), bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information as required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the successor company under confidentiality conditions.
International Data Transfer
While we operate primarily in Canada, Swinney Marketing may store or process your personal information in data centers outside of Canada. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is protected and handled in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal requirements, and protect our legitimate business interests. Once no longer required, personal information will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal restrictions.
Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide relevant content. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect certain website features.
Your Privacy Rights
In accordance with Canadian privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to withdraw consent to processing where consent is required. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Swinney Marketing is not responsible for these external sites’ privacy practices or content. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically.
You consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy by using our services.
Client Data Access and Usage
In performing digital services for our clients, Swinney Marketing may access or receive sensitive information provided by clients, such as code files, database contents, business data, and digital content. This information is used exclusively to perform the agreed-upon services and is not retained or used for any other purposes beyond what is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations. We apply strict confidentiality, security, and access control measures to protect client data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.