7IT CONSULTING INC. PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 22 May 2024

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is established by 7IT Consulting Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a federally incorporated company under the laws of Canada with its principal place of business in Ontario, Canada.

This Policy governs the collection, use, processing, storage, disclosure, and protection of information, including personal information, obtained from users (“you” or “your”) of our website (www.7itconsulting.com), our information technology consulting services, AI automation solutions, and any other services we provide (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you expressly consent to the practices described in this Policy. This Policy is incorporated into and subject to our Terms of Service.

2. Information Collection and Categories

2.1 Personal Information

We collect various categories of personal information, including but not limited to:

• Identifiers: name, company name, postal address, IP address, email address, or phone number.
• Commercial information: records of services purchased, obtained, or considered.
• Audio, electronic, or visual information: recorded communications or service logs.
• Professional or business-related information: job title, role, or organization.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including:

• Details of your visits to our website, including traffic and location data.
• Information about your device and internet connection, such as IP address and browser type.
• Metadata associated with your use of our AI or automation tools.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and manage our site.

• Session Cookies: used to operate our Service.
• Preference Cookies: remember user settings.
• Security Cookies: enhance authentication and protection.
• Analytics Cookies: track performance and traffic.

2.4 Location Data

With your consent, we may use and track location data to personalize or enhance our Services. You can enable or disable location permissions through your device settings.

3. Use of Information

3.1 Primary Purposes

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
• Personalize and enhance user experience.
• Manage accounts and transactions.
• Communicate regarding updates and support.
• Analyze and improve functionality.
• Detect and prevent fraud or technical issues.

3.2 Secondary Purposes

• Develop and train AI and machine learning models.
• Aggregate and anonymize data for research.
• Create insights, reports, and derivative products.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 No Sale of Personal Information

7IT Consulting Inc. does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to any third parties. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4.2 Data Access and Usage

We maintain access to data collected through our Services and may use it internally for lawful business purposes.

4.3 Data Sharing

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties supporting operations and hosting.
• Business Transfers: Data may transfer during mergers or acquisitions.
• Legal Requirements: Disclosures required by law or to protect safety.
• Strategic Partnerships: Non-personal or anonymized data for research.

4.4 Consent for Data Sharing

By using our Services, you consent to the sharing and use of information as outlined in this Policy.

5. Data Retention and Security

5.1 Retention Period

We retain personal information only as long as necessary or as required by law.

5.2 Security Measures

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Withdraw consent for certain uses.
• Request deletion, subject to legal obligations.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside Canada. We ensure comparable protection consistent with Canadian privacy standards.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Continued use of our Services signifies your acceptance of any changes.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

10.1 GDPR (EU Users)

EU/EEA users may exercise data access, correction, deletion, restriction, and portability rights.

10.2 Canada’s PIPEDA Compliance

7IT Consulting Inc. complies with PIPEDA and relevant Canadian privacy legislation.

11. Service Providers

We engage third-party providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Google Analytics, Stripe) who must protect your data and use it only as necessary.

12. Payments

Payments are processed by secure third-party providers. We do not store credit card details.

13. Contact Information

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.