Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Qinvst Inc. ("QINVST," "we," "us," or "our"), located at 89 Nepean St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of users ("you" or "your") of our website, https://www.qinvst.com/ (the "Site").  

This Policy is designed to comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant Canadian privacy laws. By accessing or using our Site, you signify your understanding and acceptance of the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site or provide any personal information to us.  
 

2. What is Personal Information?

"Personal Information" means information about an identifiable individual. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, IP address, and any other information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you.
 

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

• a) Information You Provide Directly: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us via email (e.g., using info@qinvst.com).

  • Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms on our Site.

  • Subscribe to newsletters or other communications (if applicable).

  • The types of information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, and the content of your message.

• b) Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity using cookies and similar technologies. This information may include:

  • Log Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages of our Site you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. Please see Section 6 ("Cookies and Tracking Technologies") for more details.  

   

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services.

• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions submitted via email or contact forms.

• To send you informational communications, such as newsletters or updates, if you have opted-in to receive them.

• To analyze Site usage and trends to understand user needs and improve user experience (typically using aggregated or anonymized data).

• To monitor and enhance the security of our Site.

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

• For any other purpose for which you provide consent.
   

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, data analytics, email delivery) under contractual agreements that require them to protect the confidentiality and security of the information.  

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, respond to legal process (like a court order or subpoena), protect and defend our rights or property, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site, protect the personal safety of users or the public, or protect against legal liability.  

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to standard confidentiality agreements.  

• With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
   

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) and potentially similar technologies (like web beacons) to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and ensure site functionality.

• Types of Cookies: We may use session cookies (expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain until deleted or expired).

• Purpose: Cookies help us understand how you use the Site (analytics), remember your preferences, and ensure the Site works correctly.

• Your Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly. We may use tools like Google Analytics; you can learn about Google's practices by going to https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/, and opt-out of them by downloading the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.  
   

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.  
 

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, or as necessary to resolve disputes. When your personal information is no longer required, we will securely destroy or anonymize it.  
 

9. Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA), you have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to legal limitations:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Right to Correction (Rectification): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.  

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services or information to you.  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
 

10. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal information, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your province, or country where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction (e.g., using service providers located in the United States). We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.  
 

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold if required by applicable law in specific jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.  
 

12. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.  
 

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Qinvst Inc. Address: 89 Nepean St Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Email: info@qinvst.com

We will investigate and attempt to resolve complaints and disputes regarding the use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the principles contained in this Policy.