At Business-Registry Ontario ("we", "us", or "our"), we are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you access our website or utilize our business registration services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
1. Contact Details: Including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
2. Business Information: Such as your business name, physical address, and organizational structure.
3. Payment Details: Information related to your payment method, including credit card information, used to process service fees.
4. Government Identifiers: Personal identification numbers necessary for regulatory filings (e.g., Social Insurance Number, Tax Identification Number).
How Your Information Is Used
The information we gather may be used for the following purposes:
1. To provide, manage, and support our business registration and compliance services.
2. To communicate with you regarding your filings, requests, and updates.
3. To handle payments, issue refunds, and manage related financial transactions.
4. To meet legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
5. To improve the performance, features, and usability of our website and services.
6. To identify, prevent, and investigate potential fraud or unauthorized use.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with third parties under the following conditions:
1. With Service Providers: We may engage third-party vendors to support our operations (e.g., for payment processing, website hosting, IT support).
2. With Government Authorities: Required information may be submitted to governmental bodies for compliance with registration or regulatory requirements.
3. For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to defend our legal rights or comply with legal proceedings.
Data Retention
Your personal information is retained only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Your Privacy Rights
You have rights relating to your personal information, including:
1. Access & Correction: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask for corrections to any inaccuracies.
2. Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a portable and machine-readable format.
3. Withdraw Consent: Where consent is the basis for data processing, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website along with the date of the latest update.
Contact Us:
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: info@business-registry-ontario.ca
