Privacy Policy

Senatus Group Ltd. ("Senatus Group," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at senatus.ca or contact us for consulting services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website or engage our services, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Company name and job title
• Details about your business inquiry or consulting needs
• Any other information you choose to provide in correspondence

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• To provide consulting services you have requested
• To improve our website and services
• To analyze website usage and trends
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud

3. We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is used solely for the purposes described in this policy.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., website hosting, analytics providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission

5. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our website and services. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions and related correspondence are typically retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislation, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

9. International Data Transfers

Our website may be hosted on servers located outside of Canada. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than Canada. We take steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.