PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY
Last updated October 18, 2024
At Aryze Design, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data, including information about how cookies enhance your experience on our website. This policy applies to our website, www.aryzedesign.com (the “Site”), and any services provided by Aryze Design. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described below.
1. SUMMARY
We take your privacy seriously and handle all personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This policy explains the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have regarding your data.
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT
Personal Information You Provide:
When you interact with our Site (e.g., by filling out forms, scheduling a free assessment, or making inquiries), we collect the following personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other relevant contact details.
- Financial Information: Payment information (e.g., billing address, cardholder name) when necessary to process transactions.
- Communication Information: Records of your inquiries or messages.
Device Information We Collect Automatically:
When you use the Site, we automatically gather information about your device and how you interact with the Site. This data includes:
- IP Address
- Browser type and version
- Time zone setting
- Operating system and platform
- Referral URLs (websites that led you to our Site)
- Cookies and tracking data (more details below)
We collect this information using:
- Cookies (See Cookie Policy below)
- Log files: Which track website interactions.
- Web beacons and tags: Small graphic files that allow us to analyze how you use the Site.
How We Use Personal Information:
We use the personal information we collect for:
- Communicating with you: Responding to inquiries or processing requests such as scheduling assessments or providing services.
- Marketing and advertising: Sending promotional material or providing targeted advertising (if consented to).
- Improving the Site: Analyzing usage to enhance our services, security, and overall functionality.
- Legal compliance: Meeting obligations under applicable laws and regulations.
We use the Device Information we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (particularly your IP address) and to improve and optimize our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how our visitors browse and interact with the Site, and to assess the success of our marketing efforts).
3. COOKIES POLICY AND BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING
At Aryze Design, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and customize content. By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser when you visit a website. They perform various functions, such as allowing the site to remember your preferences, track site usage, and display targeted advertisements.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off. Without these, parts of the website may not work correctly.
- Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the Site, helping us improve its overall functionality.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as your username or region, to enhance your experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements by tracking your browsing habits and interests across websites.
Behavioral Advertising:
We may use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications that we believe may interest you. These advertisements may appear across various sites and services as part of our efforts to provide a more personalized experience. For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s educational page.
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising:
If you prefer not to receive targeted ads based on your browsing activity, you can:
- Opt-out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
- Use opt-out tools provided by third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads Preferences Manager or Facebook Ad Preferences).some text
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google: Google Ads Preferences Manager
- Bing: Bing Ads Personalized Ads
- Visit websites such as YourAdChoices or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal.
Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; they will just no longer be tailored to your interests.
Managing Cookies:
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) SIGNALS
Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that informs websites you do not want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and, when detected, will ensure that we do not track your online activity on our Site. However, please note that not all third-party services we integrate with honor DNT signals. We recommend checking their privacy policies to understand how they handle DNT signals.
5. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share your personal information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting platforms) to carry out services on our behalf.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information in response to legal processes, to comply with applicable laws, or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
We will never sell your personal information.
6. MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
With your permission, we may use your information for marketing purposes, including email newsletters or targeted advertising based on your preferences. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
7. STORING AND TRANSFERRING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. Your personal data is stored and processed in Canada, where our facilities are located. While we strive to ensure the security of your information, please note that no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Consequently, we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security measures and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, the transmission of personal information to and from our services is at your own risk. We recommend accessing our services only within a secure environment.
8. RETENTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
We will retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to provide you with our services and to comply with legal obligations. When the information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. YOUR RIGHTS IN RESPECT OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. Additionally, depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: The right to correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: The right to request that we delete your data in certain circumstances.
- Objection to Processing: The right to object to certain types of data processing (e.g., marketing).
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact information provided below. Please note that we process your information to fulfill legitimate business interests, such as providing services, and your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States. You can reach us at info@aryzedesign.com.
10. YOUR CANADIAN PRIVACY RIGHTS
Canadian residents have the right to access and correct personal data, and to request information about how their data is shared or stored. We comply with Canada’s privacy regulations (PIPEDA) to ensure full protection of personal information.
11. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES
Our Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. Aryze Design is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before sharing personal information with them.
12. USE OF SERVICES BY MINORS
Our Site is not directed at individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect, solicit, or market to children in this age group. By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 or the parent/guardian of a minor and consent to their use of the Services. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will deactivate the account and delete the data unless legally required to retain it. If you believe we have collected data from children under 18, please contact us at info@aryzedesign.com.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy and Cookie Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Your continued use of the Site after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
14. CONTACTING US
For any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us:
Aryze Design
159 Cavendish St
Regina, Saskatchewan, S4N 1P6
Canada
Email: info@aryzedesign.com
LAST UPDATED
This Privacy and Cookie Policy was last updated on October 18, 2024.