Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Blinkvia.
At Blinkvia, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our content.
This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws in Canada.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information only when necessary for legitimate purposes related to our operations, analytics, and communication.
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our content, you may provide:
- Name and email address
- Optional contact details (such as phone number)
- Any messages or feedback you send us
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- IP address (for security and analytics)
- Pages visited and duration of visit
- Referring URLs and general location (city/region, not precise address)
This data helps us improve website performance, optimize content, and enhance user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate, including:
- Responding to your inquiries or comments
- Sending newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- Improving our website and content based on user interaction data
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
- Complying with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous usage data.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website functions may not operate optimally as a result.
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized; it does not identify individual visitors.
5. Data Storage and Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, loss, or disclosure.
Your information is stored securely on servers that comply with Canadian and international data protection standards.
Access to data is limited to authorized personnel who require it for business purposes only.
6. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Sharing of Information
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website (for example, hosting providers, email services, or analytics platforms).
All such providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and must comply with privacy laws consistent with Canadian standards.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal limitations)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. International Data Transfers
Although Blinkvia is based in Canada, some of our service providers may process data in other countries.
In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Canadian privacy standards.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices, technologies, or legal requirements.
The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Blinkvia
📞 Phone: +1 250-996-9937
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🏢 Address: 10606 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 5E9, Canada
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable time frame, typically within 30 days.