PRIVACY POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
Ambergris Canada ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when contacting us for services:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Country of origin
- Mailing address
- Information about specimens you submit for identification
- Communications and correspondence with us
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We use Google Analytics to collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- General geographic location (country/region)
2.3 Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Analyze website traffic through Google Analytics
- Improve user experience
- Remember user preferences
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
- Provide identification and authentication services
- Communicate about your specimen assessment
- Facilitate transactions for authenticated ambergris
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our services and website
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze website usage patterns (anonymized data)
4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
4.1 No Third-Party Sharing
We do NOT share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4.2 Limited Disclosure
We may disclose information only when:
- Required by law or legal process
- Necessary to protect our rights or property
- Essential to prevent harm to others
- You provide explicit consent
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
- Secure data storage systems
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
As we operate internationally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
8. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Receive your data in a portable format
9. GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Traffic sources
- Visit duration
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.
11. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
11.1 No Unsolicited Communications
We do not send marketing emails or newsletters unless specifically requested.
11.2 Service Communications
We only contact you in response to your inquiries or service requests.
11.3 Opting Out
To stop receiving any communications, email us at contact@ambergriscanada.com
12. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact us at:
Email: contact@ambergriscanada.com
Website: www.ambergriscanada.com
15. COMPLAINTS
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your local data protection authority.