RQ Partners LLP.
Website Privacy Policy
RQ Partners LLP (“RQ Partners LLP.”, “RQ Partners LLP.”, “RQ Partners LLP. ”, “we”, “our” and “us”) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of the information we obtain from you through our website. This privacy policy guides us in the collection, use, retention and disclosure of your information.
What Information Do We Collect?
RQ Partners LLP. collects and maintains personal and non-personal information from the individuals who visit our website.
For the purposes of this policy, personal information is any information about an identifiable individual, other than the person’s business title or business contact information when used or disclosed for the purpose of business communications.
Generally speaking, we collect personal information directly from you. For instance, if you request information through our website, we may collect your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. If you communicate with us regarding our services, we will collect any information that you provide to us.
We also automatically collect non-personal information from you. This information cannot be used to personally identify you. This information includes your browser type, the URL of the previous website you visited, your Internet Service Provider, your operating system, your IP address and the dates and times that you accessed our website.
Why Do We Collect, Use and Disclose Your Information?
RQ Partners LLP. collects personal information to allow us to manage, maintain and develop our business and operations. We use non-personal information to track your use of our website in an effort to evaluate, maintain and improve our website.
How Do We Use and Disclose Your Information?
RQ Partners LLP. may use or disclose your information for the purposes described in this policy; or for any additional purposes for which we have obtained your consent to the use or disclosure of your personal and non-personal information.
We may use or disclose your information without your knowledge or consent where we are permitted or required by applicable law or regulatory requirements to do so.
We will only retain your information for the time required to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was gathered. We may retain information for audit or archival purposes.
RQ Partners LLP. will not rent, sell or trade any of your personal information.
When Do We Disclose Your Information?
We may share your personal and non-personal information with our employees, contractors, consultants and other parties who require such information to help us manage and improve our relationship with you, including third parties whose services we use to conduct our business. In these circumstances, we only disclose the information that is necessary.
Moreover, your personal and non-personal information may be disclosed:
- To report to and co-operate with local, provincial, territorial, national, and international authorities and investigations of improper or unlawful activities;
- To comply with valid legal processes (including, but not limited to, search warrants, subpoenas or court orders);
- As part of our regular reporting activities;
- To protect our rights and property;
- During emergencies or where necessary to protect the safety of a person or group of persons;
- Where the personal and non-personal information is already publicly available; or
- Where allowed or required by law.
Your Consent Is Important to Us
It is important to us that we collect, use or disclose your information where we have your consent to do so. Depending on the sensitivity of the information, your consent may be express, implied or deemed. Express consent can be given orally, electronically or in writing. Implied consent is consent that can reasonably be inferred from your actions or inactions.
We may collect, use or disclose your information without your knowledge or consent where we are permitted or required to do so by applicable law.
Deemed Consent
Unless you advise us otherwise, we assume that you have consented to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as set out in this policy.
You can withdraw your consent for the use of your personal information at any time, subject to legal restrictions and upon reasonable written notice to RQ Partners LLP.. We will let you know the implications, if any, of withdrawing your consent.
You may not opt-out of sharing non-personal information. Such information cannot be used to identify you personally.
Use of Third Party Websites
RQ Partners LLP.’s website may from time to time include links to third party websites. If you provide information to another organization on another website through a link available on our website, we will not be responsible nor liable for the collection, use or disclosure of any such information. Before providing any such information, you ought to first examine the other organization’s privacy policy.
How Is Your Information Protected?
RQ Partners LLP. endeavours to maintain safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information you provide to us. These safeguards are designed to prevent your information from loss and unauthorized access, copying, use, modification or disclosure. While we will take reasonable efforts to safeguard the privacy of the information you provide, in no event will the information you provide to RQ Partners LLP. be deemed to be confidential, create any fiduciary obligations to you on our part or result in any liability to you on our part in the event such information is inadvertently released by us or accessed by third parties without our consent.
Confidentiality and Transmissions over the Internet
The transmission of data or information (including communications by e-mail) over the Internet is not secure and is always subject to possible loss, interception or modification. We, therefore, do not assume any liability for any damage you may experience or costs you may incur as a result of any transmissions over the Internet.
Access to Your Personal Information
If you want to review, verify or correct your personal information, please contact info@rqpartners.ca. We will respond to your written request within thirty (30) days. Acceptable proof of identification will be required before responding to such a request. We may charge you a fee to access your personal information; however, we will advise you of any fee in advance.
RQ Partners LLP. may not be able to provide you with access to your personal information where the information cannot be separated from the records of others; cannot be disclosed for reasons of security or commercial confidentiality; or is protected by legal privilege. There are instances where applicable law or regulatory requirements allow or require us to refuse to provide some or all of the information that we hold about you. Further, the personal information may have been destroyed, erased or made anonymous in accordance with our record retention obligations and practices.
Revisions to this Privacy Policy
RQ Partners LLP. reserves the right to modify or amend the terms of this policy from time to time without notice or liability to you. We will post any revised version of this policy on our website at www.rqpartners.ca
Feedback
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this policy or how we manage your information, please contact info@rqpartners.ca.
This policy was last updated on February 16, 2014.