Pedaga

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025

Welcome to Pedaga Consulting Firm Inc.'s Privacy Policy. At Pedaga™, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle and protect your personal information in connection with our business activities, including events, meetings, conferences, and client services, as well as on our website, applications, and communications that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, "the Sites"). Please refer to our Terms of Use for additional information about our online terms and policies.

Pedaga™ is registered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and adheres to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Pedaga™ collects personal data as part of its business activities, including client services, conferences, and events. We also collect personal data from specific areas of the Sites, such as when you register for events or participate in public user posting areas, including bulletin boards, discussion forums, and surveys. The personal data we collect may include:

Your name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone number
Fax number
Background information

We may also automatically collect information about the devices you use to interact with our Sites. This information may include:

IP address
Device identifier
Web browser
Browsing information (e.g., cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies)

Additionally, we gather information about your use of the Sites, such as your searches and viewed content. This data may be associated with other personal data you've provided.

Pedaga™ may also obtain personal data from third parties, such as data brokers or aggregators. This data is used for benchmarking, analytics, fraud detection, and other lawful purposes. We ensure third parties provide transparent information about their data practices, in compliance with PIPEDA and other applicable laws.

Use of Information

Pedaga™ uses your personal data for purposes including but not limited to:

Fulfilling your requests for information
Processing event registrations
Personalizing content on the Sites
Evaluating and improving services
Sending newsletters and alerts
Analyzing the Sites’ performance
Preventing fraud
Enforcing terms of use
Complying with legal obligations
Enforcing agreements with you

We may combine and analyze personal data to provide tailored services. Your personal data may be retained for future interactions.

Pedaga™ and its service providers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to manage our Sites and gather analytics. We also track engagement with our communications to enhance your experience. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

Consent

Pedaga™ collects, uses, and discloses personal data only with your consent or as otherwise permitted or required by law. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

Disclosure of Personal Data

Personal data collected by Pedaga™ may be transferred to:

Affiliates and personnel across our global network
Third-party service providers supporting the Sites and our services

Legal mechanisms are in place to ensure adequate data protection for international transfers. Pedaga™ ensures that personal data transferred to our affiliates or third-party service providers outside of Canada is protected by contractual agreements requiring adherence to privacy standards equivalent to those outlined in PIPEDA.

Pedaga™ may disclose personal data without your consent under these circumstances:

To third-party service providers engaged for service delivery
When required by law or legal processes
To protect vital interests, enforce terms, or prevent fraud
During mergers, acquisitions, or other business transitions

Your California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data. Pedaga™ respects these rights and provides the following:

Right to Know: California residents can request information about:
- The categories of personal data we collect.
- The sources of this data.
- The business purposes for collecting, sharing, or selling personal data.
- Categories of third parties with whom data is shared.
Right to Request Deletion: California residents may request that we delete their personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data. Note: Pedaga™ does not sell personal data.
Right to Correct: California residents can request correction of inaccurate personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@pedaga.com
Phone: [Insert Toll-Free Number]

Pedaga™ will verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights under California law.

Do Not Track

Our Sites currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.

Children's Privacy

Our Sites are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@pedaga.com

User Forums

Publicly shared information, such as in forums or bulletin boards, may be collected and used by third parties. Pedaga™ is not responsible for third-party practices regarding such data.

Security

Pedaga™ employs industry-standard security measures to safeguard personal data. Authorized personnel and service providers are required to maintain confidentiality. However, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

Pedaga™ retains personal data for the duration of our business relationship. Data may be stored longer for legal, historical, or analytical purposes. Upon request, reasonable efforts will be made to delete your data unless retention is required by law.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is subject to change. You will be notified of material changes via email and a prominent notice on the Sites at least 30 days before the updates take effect. Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to remain informed of our data practices.

Contact Us

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Email: privacy@pedaga.com

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