Zentra Creative Privacy Policy (Ontario)
Effective Date: July 17, 2025
1. Introduction
Zentra Creative (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the personal information of our clients, subcontractors, website visitors, and employees in accordance with Canadian federal (PIPEDA) and Ontario provincial law.
2. Scope & Legal Authority
- We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for all commercial activities across Canada (Privacy Commissioner of Canada).
- We also follow Ontario’s proposed and existing provincial privacy statutes, including requirements under Bill 14 and guidelines from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario .
3. What We Collect
Personal information may include:
- Identification: name, email, phone, address
- Business details
- Billing info: credit card, invoicing data
- Online identifiers: IP addresses, analytics cookies
This aligns with PIPEDA’s definition of personal information .
4. How We Collect Information
- Directly: through contact forms, contracts, service delivery
- Indirectly: via website analytics tools, tracking cookies
We collect only information relevant to fulfilling our services (Data Protection Report).
5. Purpose & Use
We use data to:
- Provide and improve services
- Manage administration and billing
- Communicate updates and offers (only with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
Usage aligns with PIPEDA’s requirement to limit use to purposes disclosed upon collection (Zentra LLC | Amazon Selling Partner).
6. Consent
- Explicit consent is obtained for sensitive data and marketing.
- Implicit consent may apply to routine service-related data.
- You may withdraw consent at any time, barring legal or contractual obligations .
7. Disclosure to Third Parties
We will not sell or rent personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers under confidentiality agreements
- Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law
All third-party disclosures are governed by contract and legal necessity.
8. Retention
Data is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill service, legal, tax, or audit needs. Then it's securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Security Measures
We employ reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of personal information .
10. Access & Correction
You may request:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of any inaccuracies
We will respond promptly as required under PIPEDA and Ontario provincial rules (Wikipedia, Legislative Assembly of Ontario).
11. Breach Notification
We have protocols to detect, contain, and notify affected individuals and authorities in case of a data breach, in compliance with PIPEDA’s mandatory breach notification .
12. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies for analytics, performance, and user experience. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
13. Privacy Officer
Our designated Privacy Officer ensures compliance with this policy, handles inquiries, and oversees privacy practices.
14. Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post changes with an updated effective date and may notify you directly if changes are significant.
15. Making a Complaint
If you have privacy concerns or wish to file a complaint about how we handled your personal information:
- Contact our Privacy Officer directly.
- If unresolved, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (for federal PIPEDA) or the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (Wikipedia, StackAdapt).
16. Contact Information
Privacy Officer
Jim Squire
Zentra Creative
Email: zentracreative@gmail.com