Privacy Policy for Aclear Appraisal Ltd.
Last Updated: [November 11, 2024]
1. Introduction
At Aclear Appraisal Ltd. (“we,” “our,” “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. We adhere to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia, ensuring that we handle your personal information responsibly and transparently.
2. Information We Collect
When you use our contact form or request our services, we may collect the following information on necessary occasions.
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, property details, and other relevant contact information.
- Confidential Information: Details you provide related to appraisal needs, which may include specifics about properties or transactions.
- Payment Information: We do not store credit card or sensitive financial information. Please do not send credit card or other sensitive financial information unless specifically requested or if required for payment through our third-party vendors, who we believe to follow reasonable privacy and security measures.
- Automatically Collected Information: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., IP address, browser type, and site usage data).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes, in accordance with PIPEDA and PIPA requirements:
- To Provide Services: Information is used to respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and complete our services as agreed.
- Communication: To follow up on inquiries, send updates, and answer questions.
- Site Improvements: To monitor and enhance our website’s performance and understand user interactions.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We work with third-party vendors to enhance our services and website functionality. These vendors may have access to personal information as necessary to perform their functions but are prohibited from using it for other purposes. For details on specific vendors, we will provide this information upon request.
5. Data Protection
We collect and retain information, following appropriate security measures to protect your personal information in compliance with PIPEDA and PIPA as applicable. This includes encryption, access restrictions, and regular updates to our security protocols.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to have this data collected.
7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA and PIPA
You have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your information, subject to certain legal obligations.
- *Please consult the relevant acts for complete details about what protections you should expect.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Aclear Appraisal Ltd. Vernon, BC Canada
- Email: info@aclearappraisal.ca