Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: August 20, 2025

 

Hey, Thanks for Caring About Your Privacy!

 

At Cheval Noir Consulting Inc., a BC-based company serving Canadians, we’re committed to keeping your personal and business information safe and using it responsibly.

 

This Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your info when you visit our website (the “Site”), explore our marketplace, subscribe to receive email newsletters, or use our services.

 

We follow Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) (https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/) and British Columbia’s Personal Information

Protection Act (PIPA) (https://www.oipc.bc.ca/legislation/personal-information-protection-act/).

 

Read on to learn more, and congrats for diving into the details!

 

 

1. Do You Need to Read This?

Absolutely! This Policy applies whenever you:

  • Visit our Site or browse our marketplace marketplace, from BC to Nova Scotia.

  • Subscribe to our newsletters or email updates.

  • Fill out forms or create an account.

  • Contact third-party providers through our marketplace.

 

2. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We take your privacy seriously, and here’s how we show it:

  • We don’t sell your personal or business info to anyone.

  • We only use your info for the reasons we explain below—and nothing else.

  • We collect only what we need to run our Site and services.

  • Our service providers may access your info, but only to help us (e.g., process analytics or send emails) and under strict confidentiality rules.

  • You can control your info—like opting out of cookies, Google Analytics, or newsletters.

  • We may share your info with authorities if required by law, but we’ll keep you informed where possible, as per PIPEDA and PIPA.

 

 3. What Info We Collect

 3.1 Personal Information
This is info about you as an individual, like:

  • Identification: Your name, date of birth, gender, or self-identification details you share.

  • Contact: Your phone number, address, or email.

  • Financial: Your income, employment, or credit history (if needed for our services).

  • Education/Employment: Your résumé, education level, or job details.

  • Site Activity: What you do on our Site, like pages viewed or forms submitted.

 3.2 Data Considered Personal Information
When you browse our Site, we use cookies and similar tech to collect:

  • Pages you view, dates/times, and how long you stay.

  • Your region (geolocation) and IP address.

  • Your browser, device type (e.g., mobile or desktop), and language preferences.

  • Where you came from (e.g., social media or ads).

This data may be linked to you if you sign up or log in, making it personal info under PIPEDA and PIPA.

 

3.3 Business Information
This is info about your business, like:

  • Identification: Business name or trade name.

  • Contact: Business addresses, phone numbers, or emails.

  • Structure: Corporate details, like shareholders or directors.

  • Enter into a marketing service agreement with us we will post and share your equipment listing.

  • Financial: Revenue, expenses, or business plans.

  • Interactions: How your business uses our Site or services.

    Note: If business info identifies an individual (e.g., a sole proprietor), it’s treated as personal info under PIPEDA and PIPA.

 

4. When and How We Collect Your Info

4.1 Directly from You We collect info when you:

  • Fill out forms (e.g., contact or registration forms) or create an account.

  • Subscribe to our newsletters.

  • Contact providers through our marketplace.

  • Reach out to us directly.

 

4.2 From Other Sources We may collect info from:

  • Credit agencies or government bodies for due diligence (e.g., verifying your identity).

  • Public websites or social media you or your business share.

  • Our service providers (e.g., web analytics or ad platforms).

  • Public databases we’re authorized to use.

 

4.3 Through Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies, pixels, and beacons to track your Site activity, like:

  • Recognizing you when you return.

  • Personalizing your experience (e.g., not showing the same survey twice).
    We also use third-party cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn) for marketing and analytics, including Google Analytics to understand Site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser or opt out of Google Analytics (see Section 4.4), but some Site features may not work as well. Server-side tracking (e.g., encrypted email data) can’t be disabled via cookies but is used only for targeted marketing, as explained below.

 

4.4 Disabling Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track how you use our Site, which helps us improve your experience. If you don’t want Google Analytics to collect your data, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). This add-on prevents Google Analytics from tracking your activity on our Site and others that use it. You can also manage cookie preferences through our Site’s cookie settings or your browser.

 

5. Why We Collect and Use Your Info

We only collect what’s needed for our business and services, like:

  • Identifying You: To verify who you or your business are.

  • Registering You: For newsletters, accounts, or events.

  • Communicating: To answer your questions or send updates.

  • Analytics: To understand how you use our Site and improve it.

  • Marketing: To send you relevant promotions (with your consent, per CASL).

  • Service Development: To create new tools or offerings that benefit you.

6. How We Store Your Info

6.1 Where It’s Stored Your info may be stored outside Canada (e.g., with US-based service providers). Data stored abroad may be subject to foreign laws, like access by authorities without your consent, and we’ll let you know if this applies.

6.2 How We Keep It Secure
 We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your info from unauthorized access, per PIPEDA and PIPA.

6.3 How Long We Keep It
We keep your info only as long as needed for the purposes in this Policy or as required by law (e.g., tax or regulatory rules). After that, we securely delete or anonymize it.

 

7. Who We Share Your Info With

7.1 Our Team
Our employees or representatives access your info only when needed to provide our services.

7.2 Service Providers
Our providers (e.g., for analytics, email delivery, or security) may process your info but are bound by strict confidentiality. Some are outside Canada and may be required to share info with authorities (e.g., under the USA PATRIOT Act).

7.3 Credit Agencies
We may share info with credit agencies to verify your identity or check payment history, helping maintain accurate credit reporting.

7.4 Legal Requirements
We may share your info with authorities if required by law (e.g., for fraud prevention or court orders), but we’ll notify you where possible.

 

8. Your Control Over Your Info

8.1 Access and Corrections
You can access your info or ask us to correct errors by emailing admin@chevalnoirconsulting.com. If we can’t make a correction, we’ll add a note explaining why and notify relevant parties if you ask.

8.2 Complaints
Got privacy concerns?

Email us at admin@chevalnoirconsulting.com, and we’ll respond within 30 days. If you’re not satisfied, contact:

  • The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada for PIPEDA issues (https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/).

  • BC’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for PIPA issues (https://www.oipc.bc.ca/).

 

8.3 Opting Out
You can opt out of:

  • Newsletters via the unsubscribe link in our emails.

  • Non-essential cookies via your browser settings or our cookie preferences page.

  • Google Analytics via the opt-out add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
    Contact us to withdraw consent for other uses.

 

9. A Few More Things…

 9.1 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy as laws or our services evolve. We’ll notify you of big changes via email, a Site notice, or your client portal. Keep using the Site, and you agree to the updates.

 9.2 Laws That Apply
This Policy follows:

Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) (https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/).

British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) (https://www.oipc.bc.ca/legislation/personal-information-protection-act/).

If you’re in Quebec, the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25) (https://www.cai.gouv.qc.ca/en/).
Our promotional emails comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) (https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/anti.htm).

 9.3 Questions?
Reach out at:

Email: admin@chevalnoirconsulting.com

Phone: 1-778-985-4817

Mail: Cheval Noir Consulting Inc., 205 Rue Cheval Noir Tobiano BC V1S 0B3