Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Blue Spruce Technologies Corp. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at bluesprctchnlgs.com and use our investment advisory services.
By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our website contact form
- Request information about our services
- Schedule a consultation
- Become a client and open an account
- Subscribe to our newsletters or communications
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (address, phone number, email)
- Financial information (income, assets, investment goals)
- Employment information
- Social insurance number and other identifying information
- Investment preferences and risk tolerance
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and location information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website information
- Device identifiers
3. How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
You can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may limit some functionality of our website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide investment advisory services and portfolio management
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Schedule and conduct client meetings and consultations
- Analyze and improve our website and services
- Send you information about our services (with your consent)
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
- Maintain records as required by financial regulations
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us operate our website and provide our services. These may include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Google Ads
We may use Google Ads to advertise our services online. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests and previous visits to our website.
Other Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, including:
- Custodians and broker-dealers
- Technology service providers
- Professional service providers (lawyers, accountants)
- Compliance and regulatory service providers
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- With service providers who help us operate our business
- To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)
- With regulatory authorities as required by financial services regulations
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data protection
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Opt-Out Options
Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or contacting us directly.
Website Tracking
You can opt out of website tracking by:
- Adjusting your cookie preferences in our cookie banner
- Modifying your browser settings to block cookies
- Using browser privacy modes
- Installing opt-out browser extensions
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Generally, we retain:
- Client information for the duration of our relationship and as required by regulations
- Website usage data for up to 2 years
- Marketing information until you opt out or we determine it's no longer needed
- Financial records as required by applicable securities regulations
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and provide appropriate safeguards for your information.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Blue Spruce Technologies Corp.
10235 145 Street
Surrey, British Columbia V3T 4V3
Canada
Phone: (917) 707-5109
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.