Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
1. Introduction
Energy Systems Canada ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, energysystemscanada.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information, in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
As an informational and analytical resource, we limit our collection of personal information to the absolute minimum necessary.
- Information you provide voluntarily: When you contact us via our informational inquiry form or by email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Automatically collected information: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymous form for analytical purposes to help us understand traffic patterns and improve the Site. This may be done via standard server logs or through privacy-respecting analytics services.
3. Use of Cookies
Our Site uses cookies for two primary purposes: to manage our cookie consent preference and to gather anonymous analytics data to improve user experience. You have the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. Your choice is stored locally on your device and is respected on subsequent visits.
4. Data Sources and Use of Information
Our analytical work is based on publicly available data from governmental and institutional sources, academic research, and official publications. We do not collect or process personal data as a primary input for our articles. The information collected from Site users is used exclusively for:
- Responding to editorial and informational inquiries.
- Maintaining and improving the functionality and security of our Site.
- Analyzing aggregated, anonymous traffic data to understand user engagement with our content.
We do not use personal information for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purpose. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties.
5. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, and unauthorized access, use, or modification. We retain personal information from inquiries only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Site.
2. Intellectual Property
The content, analysis, and materials contained on this Site are the intellectual property of Energy Systems Canada unless otherwise stated. The content is provided for your personal, non-commercial informational use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without our express written permission. Proper citation is required for any academic or journalistic use.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
The materials on this Site are provided on an 'as is' basis. Energy Systems Canada makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. The Site is an analytical resource, not a source of financial, legal, or investment advice. No information on this site should be construed as such.
4. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Energy Systems Canada be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this Site, even if we have been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
5. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that Province or location.