ASCENT

1. Introduction

At Ascent Executive Technologies Inc. (“Ascent Executive,” “we,” or “us”), we prioritize protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy informs you about the types of Personal Information we collect, use, and disclose. It explains our practices regarding the use and disclosure of your information, your choices regarding such use and disclosure, and how you may correct that information. We comply with the laws and regulations under applicable privacy laws in Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

 

2. Collection and Use of Personal Information

We collect personal information for various purposes, identified at the time of collection. These purposes include:

 

• Providing requested services.

• Developing and maintaining business relationships.

• Managing user accounts.

• Responding to inquiries and concerns.

• Conducting sales and marketing initiatives.

• Using tools like Google Analytics to understand web traffic and marketing effectiveness.

• Collecting opinions and comments regarding our operations.

• Recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

• Conducting surveys for business analysis and improvement.

• Investigating legal claims.

• We may also collect non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, such as website usage trends.

 

3. Data Sharing and International Transfers

Your personal data may be shared with other companies in the Ascent Executive group and with third-party service providers. These entities might be located in different countries than your country of residence. We ensure that personal data is handled as described in this Privacy Policy and in compliance with applicable laws.

 

4. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not intentionally collect information about anyone under this age.

 

5. Job Applicants

If you apply for a job at Ascent Executive, we will use your information to assess your application. This includes evaluating your skills and experience and analyzing our recruiting processes. Your information may also be used for communication related to Ascent Executive events and publications.

 

6. User Rights

Users have rights regarding their personal information, including access, correction, and deletion. Requests can be made to legal@ascentexecutive.com.

 

7. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

 

8. Ensuring Privacy with Third Parties

We use third-party service providers to help store and process Personal Information. We ensure that all affiliates and third parties engaged to perform services on our behalf are contractually required to observe the intent of this Privacy Policy and our privacy practices.

 

9. Utilization, Disclosure, and Retention of Personal Information

We keep a record of your Personal Information in a file specific to you. We will utilize, disclose or retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as permitted or required by law.

 

10. Reviewing Your Personal Information

If you request to review any Personal Information about you that we have collected, utilized, or disclosed, we will provide you with such information to the extent required by law.

 

11. Accuracy of Personal Information

We will ensure that your Personal Information is kept as accurate, complete, and up-to-date as possible. We expect you to supply us with written updates to your Personal Information when necessary.

 

12. Inaccurate Personal Information

We will respond to your written requests regarding your Personal Information within thirty (30) days. If we cannot meet your request within this time limit, we will inform you in writing.

 

13. Costs for Requesting Information

There will be no costs for accessing your Personal Information in our records, except where an estimate of the approximate costs will be provided to you.

 

14. Verification of Identity

We may request identification to verify your identity when you request access to your Personal Information.

 

15. Safeguards for Personal Information

At Ascent Executive Technologies Inc., we recognize the importance of safeguarding the personal information in our care. We are committed to implementing practical and effective measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. Our safeguards include:

 

• Basic Security Measures: We employ fundamental security practices such as secure passwords, regular software updates, and basic antivirus protection.

• Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to employees who require it to perform their job duties. We ensure that such access is granted on a need-to-know basis.

• Employee Training: Our team is informed about the importance of privacy and trained in basic principles of data protection and confidentiality.

 

16. Contacting Us

For access to your Personal Information or any privacy practices questions, contact our Privacy Information Officer:

 

In writing:

Attn: Privacy Information Officer

Ascent Executive Technologies Inc.

6th floor, 10 Dundas St. East

Toronto, Ontario M5B 2G9 Canada

(888) 222-0036

 

By email:

legal@ascentexecutive.com