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Privacy and Cookie Policy

Introduction

Bryce Porter, through the website bryceporter.ca ("BrycePorter.ca", "we", "us", "our"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy (also referred to as Privacy Policy) describes our data collection and processing activities, including:

  • What personal data we may collect when you interact with us through bryceporter.ca, via other online channels, and offline (such as via email or phone), and how we may use that data;
  • How we use cookies and related tracking technologies on bryceporter.ca; and
  • Your data protection rights, including (where applicable) the right to object to processing, withdraw consent, or exercise other rights under applicable law.

Note: Although BrycePorter.ca is not a formal part of PMG as a company, the website is developed and administered using PMG resources, including developers, marketers, and infrastructure. Information and content may be shared between BrycePorter.ca and Bryce Porter as an individual entity, with PMG acting as a service provider. Privacy concerns should still be sent to PMG Legal or PMG's Data Protection Officer (DPO), as described in this policy.

When we refer to "personal data," we mean any information that falls under the definition of personal data under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant international regulations. Please read this Privacy & Cookie Policy alongside any other notices we may provide on specific occasions.

1. Important Information and Who We Are

BrycePorter.ca is responsible for the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. PMG acts as a service provider to support BrycePorter.ca's development and administration. PMG's Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be contacted as indicated in Section 11 below.

1.1 Updates to this Privacy & Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The effective date at the top will be updated accordingly. Please check the website for the latest version.

1.2 Third-Party Links

BrycePorter.ca may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

1.3 PMG as Data Processor

PMG may process personal data on behalf of BrycePorter.ca as a service provider, including hosting, development, and marketing support. PMG also assists with responding to privacy inquiries.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and How

Personal data means any information that can identify an individual, including identifiers, contact details, profile data, technical information, and usage data.

2.1 Categories of Personal Data Collected

We may collect the following categories:

  • Identifier Data: Name, job title, company name.
  • Contact Data: Email, phone, address.
  • Profile Data: CV, professional history, qualifications.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, location data.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, clicks, interactions with website features.

2.2 How Data is Collected

Data may be collected:

  • Directly from you via contact forms, emails, or website interactions;
  • Automatically through cookies and analytics when visiting bryceporter.ca;
  • From publicly available sources to verify professional background or credentials.

2.3 Aggregated Data

Aggregated and anonymized data may be used to improve services and analytics. This data cannot identify you individually.

2.4 Providing Personal Data

Some personal data may be required to access certain features. Refusal to provide data may limit functionality.

3. Why We Process Your Personal Data and Lawful Bases

Data may be processed for:

  • Contractual purposes: To deliver services you request.
  • Legitimate interests: To maintain website performance, prevent fraud, analyze usage trends, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Consent: For optional features, such as cookies for analytics or marketing purposes.
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable law or regulatory requirements.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Special Categories of Personal Data

In limited cases, special category data may be processed (e.g., health, racial or ethnic origin, biometric data). Processing is based on explicit consent, legal obligation, or public disclosure by the individual.

5. Cookies and Related Technologies

BrycePorter.ca uses cookies for:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for site security, accessibility, and navigation (cannot be opted out of).
  • Performance/Statistics Cookies: Track anonymized usage data to improve site performance.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember language, region, and other preferences.
  • Marketing Cookies: Not used on this website.

5.1 Cookie Consent

You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Not consenting may limit certain features.

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

BrycePorter.ca uses services such as Google Analytics, Google Fonts, and Google Maps. These may set cookies as described in their privacy policies.

6. Who We Share Your Personal Data With

Personal data may be shared with:

  • PMG affiliates and service providers: Supporting website operation and marketing.
  • Professional advisors: Accountants, auditors, and legal advisors.
  • Legal authorities: Where required by law.
  • Aggregated/anonymized data: For analytics and reporting purposes.

Note: Data shared between BrycePorter.ca and PMG is managed under PMG's privacy safeguards.

7. International Transfers

Data may be transferred outside your country for hosting or service provision, under contractual safeguards compliant with PIPEDA and GDPR.

8. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect personal data. Transmission over the internet is not fully secure; you assume some risk.

9. Retention of Personal Data

Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described. Identity verification data is deleted after 60 days unless legally required otherwise. Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

10. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data;
  • Object to processing or withdraw consent;
  • Opt out of marketing or optional cookies;
  • Request data portability.

Requests should be directed to PMG's Data Protection Officer. Responses are typically provided within 30 days.

Amendment regarding data location requests: For requests concerning specific data storage locations or transfer protocols, PMG may, at its discretion, opt to securely delete the data in question rather than provide detailed location information. This is because PMG utilizes Google's global infrastructure, which limits direct control over the physical location of data within Google's datacenters.

Children: Services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 where required).

11. Contact Information

Privacy concerns or requests can be sent to PMG's Data Protection Officer:

Email: dpo@portersmg.com

This version ensures that bryceporter.ca is correctly described, makes clear its relationship with PMG, and retains compliance with GDPR, PIPEDA, and other relevant frameworks while emphasizing that privacy queries are handled via PMG.