Privacy policy

Effective Date 2025-01-01

1. Introduction

Welcome to Evaluway. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you access or use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). By using Evaluway, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process different types of data to provide and enhance our Service, including:

  • Personal Data When you register for an account, subscribe to our services, or communicate with us, we may collect personal information such as your full name, and email address.

  • Usage Data We automatically collect information related to how you interact with our Service, including but not limited to geographic location, operating system, and browsing behavior.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing your data for specific purposes.

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for fulfilling our contractual obligations with you.

  • Legal Compliance: We may process data as required by applicable laws and regulations.

  • Legitimate Interests: We may process personal data for business-related legitimate interests, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and improve Evaluway’s services and functionalities.

  • To personalize user experience and deliver tailored content and recommendations.

  • To process transactions and send relevant invoices or confirmations.

  • To respond to customer inquiries and provide technical support.

  • To notify users of policy updates, service modifications, or important changes.

  • To analyze trends, usage patterns, and engagement for research and development.

  • To comply with regulatory requirements and enforce our terms and conditions.

  • To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activities.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Service Providers and Third-Party Vendors: We may engage third-party companies to facilitate our services, such as hosting providers, data analytics firms, marketing agencies, and payment processors. These entities are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.

  • Legal and Compliance Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your data to law enforcement, government agencies, or regulatory bodies.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale, or restructuring, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

6. Data Security Measures

We implement stringent security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. These measures include, but are not limited to, encryption, access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits. However, while we strive to ensure the security of your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual limitations.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request to limit how your data is used.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.

  • Right to Object: Object to data processing for direct marketing or certain legitimate interests.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw your consent at any time.

  • To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@blue-meridian.ca. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may include links to external websites or third-party services that operate independently from Evaluway. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before engaging with them.

9. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods are determined based on legal obligations, contractual requirements, and business needs. Upon expiration of the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access our Service from outside [Insert Operating Region], please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in a jurisdiction with different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such international data transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 4 (or equivalent minimum age in relevant jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted at https://evaluway.com/privacy with the revised effective date. Continued use of the Service after updates signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

For inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at: info@blue-meridian.ca