Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Introduction

root-seal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, mailing address)
• Professional information (company name, job title, industry)
• Account credentials if you create a member account
• Payment information for membership and service purchases
• Communications you send to us
• Information provided in membership applications

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website addresses
• General location information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications and manage accounts
• Facilitate introductions between members
• Communicate with you about our services, events, and updates
• Process payments and maintain transaction records
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

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

• With other members as part of our networking and introduction services (with your consent)
• With service providers who assist in our operations
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When you terminate your membership, we will retain certain information as required by law and for legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

root-seal
120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2500
Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
Canada
Email: [email protected]