This Privacy Policy describes how Elite Ventures Group Inc. (“Elite Ventures”, “we”, “us” or “our”) may collect, use, disclose and protect personal information when you visit eliteventures.ca, contact us, submit an inquiry or otherwise interact with us.
1. Scope
This policy applies to personal information handled through this website and in connection with business development and advisory inquiries. It does not replace privacy notices that may apply under a signed engagement, employment relationship or other specific arrangement.
2. Information we may collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect your name, business email, telephone number, company, title, financing objectives, message content, documents or information you choose to submit, website usage information, IP address, browser/device information and communications records.
3. How we use information
- respond to inquiries and assess potential engagement fit;
- communicate with clients, prospective clients and professional counterparties;
- provide and administer advisory services;
- maintain business records and protect against fraud, abuse and security threats;
- operate, secure, analyze and improve our website;
- meet legal, regulatory, insurance, audit and professional obligations; and
- send business communications where permitted by law.
4. Consent and other lawful bases
We collect, use and disclose personal information with consent where required and otherwise as permitted or required by applicable law. By voluntarily submitting information through this website, you authorize us to use it to evaluate and respond to your request.
5. Service providers and disclosures
We may use service providers for website hosting, email, cloud storage, cybersecurity, analytics, customer relationship management and professional services. They may process information on our behalf subject to appropriate contractual or legal protections. We may also disclose information where required by law, to protect legal rights, in connection with a corporate transaction, or with your consent.
6. Cross-border processing
Some service providers may store or process information outside your province or outside Canada. Information processed in another jurisdiction may be subject to the laws and lawful access requirements of that jurisdiction.
7. Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including to evaluate inquiries, administer relationships, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by record type and context.
8. Security
We use administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information in our control. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Your choices and rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to or correction of personal information in our control and may withdraw consent where consent is the applicable basis for processing. Certain information may need to be retained for legal, regulatory or legitimate business purposes.
10. Marketing communications
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications using the unsubscribe mechanism provided or by contacting us. Service, legal or transactional communications may still be sent where appropriate.
11. Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, security, preferences and analytics. See our Cookie Policy for additional information.
12. Information about companies
Business information may not always constitute personal information. However, information identifying an individual in a business context may be protected under applicable privacy law and will be handled accordingly.
13. Children
This website is intended for business users and is not directed to children.
14. Changes
We may update this policy periodically. The effective date at the top of the policy indicates the latest revision.
15. Contact
Questions or privacy requests may be sent to info@eliteventuresgroup.com.