Privacy Policy for GetSafeDocs
Effective Date: October 26, 2023
GetSafeDocs ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") or use our services. We are governed by the privacy laws of Ontario, Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This may include your email address, and any other information you choose to provide to us. Specifically, we collect your email address when you initiate the process to send a message or request a document.
- Technical Information: When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
- Token Information: When you enter a token to access a document, we record that token. This is necessary for document access and verification. We do not associate this token with other personal information unless required for security or legal reasons.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To provide you with the services you request, such as sending a validation code to your email address or granting access to a document based on a valid token.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding your requests or inquiries.
- Improving Our Services: To analyze how our Site is used and to improve its functionality and user experience.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Security: To protect the security and integrity of our Site and services.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information to the following third parties:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as email delivery services. We ensure these providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Email addresses used for validation are retained for a short period, typically until the validation process is complete. Token information may be retained for a longer period for security auditing.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this Site with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Contact Us
By using our Site and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.