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Privacy Policy for KCS Capital

Executive Summary:

KCS Capital is committed to safeguarding your personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and comparable provincial privacy laws. We collect only what’s necessary, use it for clear business purposes, share data only with trusted partners or as legally required, and implement robust safeguards. You have rights of access, correction, and objection, and can manage cookies and marketing preferences. This policy incorporates a legal disclaimer clarifying that it is informational and not legal advice; clients should seek counsel to tailor their own policies.


1. Legal Disclaimer

The explanations and information provided herein are general, high‑level guidance on drafting a Privacy Policy. They do not constitute legal advice. You should not rely on this document alone to meet your specific legal obligations—consult qualified counsel to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Termageddon


2. Scope & Applicability

2.1 Jurisdiction

This Policy applies to personal information collected, used, or disclosed in the course of KCS Capital’s commercial activities in Canada, in accordance with PIPEDA Privacy Commissioner Canada, and—where applicable—provincial laws deemed “substantially similar” (e.g., BC’s PIPA, Alberta’s PIPA, Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector) Wikipedia.

2.2 Definitions
 

  • Personal Information: Information about an identifiable individual, excluding business contact information of employees Wikipedia.

  • Consent: Voluntary agreement for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data Privacy Commissioner Canada.

     

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary for legitimate business purposes:
 

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, title, organization, email, phone, address.

  • Transactional Data: Service requests, billing details, payment information.

  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, timestamps (via cookies) Privacy Commissioner Canada.

  • Marketing Preferences: Opt‑in consents for newsletters or event invites.

     

4. Purposes of Collection, Use, and Disclosure

We use your information to:
 

  1. Provide Services: Respond to inquiries, deliver consulting, onboarding, and ongoing support.

  2. Communication: Send service updates, newsletters, and promotional offers (with opt‑out).

  3. Legal & Compliance: Comply with legal obligations, audits, or lawful requests.

  4. Improvement & Analytics: Analyze Site performance and client satisfaction to refine offerings OneTrust.
     

We share data only with:
 

  • Service Providers: Hosting, email, analytics, and CRM vendors under contractual confidentiality Termly.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by court order or to protect rights or safety.

  • Business Transfers: In merger or acquisition scenarios, under confidentiality safeguards.

     

5. Consent & Withdrawal

You provide consent by using our Site or submitting information. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting privacy@kcscapital.com; withdrawal may affect our ability to deliver certain services TermsFeed.


6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies consistent with PIPEDA’s openness principle:

  • Essential Cookies: For authentication and site functionality.

  • Performance Cookies: Anonymous analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Functional Cookies: Remember preferences.

  • Advertising Cookies: Third‑party ad targeting (opt‑out via cookie settings) Cookiebot.

You can disable cookies through your browser; note this may impact Site features.


7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—encryption in transit, access controls, and secure data centers—to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction The HIPAA Journal.


8. International & Cross‑Border Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored in Canada, the U.S., or other jurisdictions. We ensure equivalent protection via standard contractual clauses or comparable measures Privacy Commissioner Canada.


9. Your Rights & Choices

Under PIPEDA and provincial laws you may:

  • Access & Correction: Request copies and corrections of your data.

  • Objection & Restriction: Challenge uses of your data and limit processing.

  • Portability: Obtain a machine‑readable copy of data.

  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with KCS Capital or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Privacy Commissioner Canada.

Submit requests to privacy@kcscapital.com.


10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to anyone under 16. We do not knowingly collect minors’ data; any inadvertent collection will be promptly deleted upon request Privacy Commissioner Canada.


11. Retention & Disposal

We retain information only as long as necessary for purposes described or as required by law. Secure disposal methods are applied to archived or redundant data.


12. Policy Updates

We may update this Policy; the “Last Updated” date will reflect revisions. We encourage periodic review to stay informed.


13. Contact Information

For questions, access requests, or complaints:
Call 778-363-2423
Email: privacy@kcscapital.com
Mail: KCS Capital, 123 Financial Avenue, Suite 400, Vancouver, BC V6C 2M5

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