Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with businessconsulting.ca or contact Ali Sedighi, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out our contact forms or email Ali@Sedighi.ca.
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and messages sent through our website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs, collected through standard analytics tools.
• Business Information: Details about your business needs, challenges, and goals shared during consultation inquiries.

2. How We Use Your Information

Ali Sedighi uses collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide business consulting services.
• To schedule and conduct consultations, both free and paid.
• To send relevant information about services, industry insights, or business opportunities (only with your consent).
• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns and feedback.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our business interests.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and business (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.

4. Cookies & Tracking

businessconsulting.ca uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: We use Vercel Analytics to understand website usage patterns. These cookies collect anonymous data about page views and visitor behavior.
• Third-Party Cookies: Third-party services we use (such as Vercel) may place cookies on your device.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our website.
• Secure hosting infrastructure provided by Vercel.
• Access controls limiting personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Consultation inquiries: Retained for the duration of our business relationship plus 2 years.
• Email correspondence: Retained for up to 3 years for business record-keeping.
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregate form indefinitely, individual data retained per our analytics provider's policies.

7. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislation, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, contact Ali Sedighi at Ali@Sedighi.ca.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Sedighi.ca, HVAC.Agency, and other services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact: