Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Alkshd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you: • Submit inquiries through our contact form (name, email address, message content) • Subscribe to our newsletters or updates • Participate in our programs or consultations • Communicate with us via email or other channels We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including: • Browser type and version • Operating system • IP address (anonymized where possible) • Pages visited and time spent on our site • Referring website addresses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes: • Responding to your inquiries and providing requested information • Delivering our regional development programs and services • Improving our website and service offerings • Sending relevant communications about our programs (with your consent) • Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements • Protecting the security and integrity of our services
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances: • With service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, subject to confidentiality agreements • When required by law, court order, or government regulation • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Alkshd, our users, or the public • With your explicit consent
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for a period of three (3) years unless you request earlier deletion.
5. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to: • Access the personal information we hold about you • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information • Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements) • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server infrastructure, and regular security assessments.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer: Email: privacy@alkshd.com Address: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days as required by PIPEDA.