This privacy statement explains the nature of the personal information we collect about you, how we use it, and to whom we disclose it. It also defines your rights regarding your information and identifies whom you can contact to learn more or submit requests.
To whom does this privacy statement apply, and what does it cover?
This privacy statement applies to Keira Capital Partners Inc., whose headquarters are located at 2000 Ave McGill College, Suite 2210, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3L3, and to our affiliates and related entities ("Keira", "we", "our" or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in an open and transparent manner.
Situations covered by this privacy statement:
- When we provide services to you or our clients;
- When you visit "our website";
- During any other activity integral to the operation of our business.
For the purposes of this policy, when we refer to "our website" or "this website," we mean the specific web pages of keiracapital.com.
This statement also contains information on when we disclose your personal information to other members of the CDI Global network and third parties (e.g., our service providers).
This statement should be read in conjunction with any other privacy statements or notices we provided to you at the time you gave us your personal information.
The nature of the information we collect
We strive to limit the amount of personal information we collect to what is necessary and appropriate for the above purposes. We collect or obtain personal information about you in various ways.
Sources of personal information:
- Through your consent (for example, by filling out a form on our website);
- Provided by others (for example, your employer or a service provider);
- From the way you interact with us or with our website.
Types of personal information collected:
- Name, age, date of birth, email address, home address, country of residence;
- Lifestyle, social situation (hobbies), employment, education;
- Digital interactions, IP address, browser type and language, visit duration;
- Sensitive information such as gender, dietary requirements, family situation, financial information, health status, and sexual orientation.
This information varies depending on legal obligations, the nature of the services we provide, or your use of our website.
How we use your personal information
For the purpose of providing services:
We will use your personal information to:
- Provide services to you or our clients;
- Correspond with you, our clients, or third parties (service providers, competent authorities, etc.);
- Conduct due diligence related to services.
Other uses:
- Legal and regulatory obligations;
- Account opening, accounting, billing, risk analysis;
- Customer relations, including sending information documents;
- Business development, recruitment, and personnel management;
- Services received from professional advisors;
- Data analytics to improve interactions with you.
Use of information obtained via our website:
- Management and improvement of the website;
- Personalization of the content to serve you better;
- Handling your requests submitted through the website.
The legal basis on which we rely
We rely on several legal grounds to process your personal information:
- Legitimate interests in providing effective services;
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;
- Necessity of information for the provision of services;
- Explicit consent for the processing of sensitive personal information.
To whom we disclose your personal information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Members of the Keira/CDI Global network;
- Service providers or other parties working with us;
- Competent authorities or courts;
- Your employer, advisors, or credit rating agencies.
We are committed to protecting your data, even if it is transferred outside Canada.
The protection of your personal information
We implement various measures to protect your personal information:
- Awareness and training of staff;
- Administrative and technical controls;
- Technological and physical security measures (firewalls, encryption, access passes, etc.).
The retention period of your personal information
We will retain your information for the longest period among:
- The time necessary for the activity or services in question;
- Legal or regulatory retention periods;
- End of litigation or investigation related to services.
Your rights
You have various rights under applicable laws:
- Access your personal information and obtain a copy;
- Request corrections or updates;
- Request the deletion or restriction of the use of your information;
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact: privacyoffice@keiracapital.com.
Changes to this privacy statement
We may modify this privacy statement at any time. The revised version will take effect on the revision date indicated.
Privacy laws are evolving rapidly, and we may, therefore, modify this privacy statement from time to time at our sole discretion and without notice or obligation to you or any other person. The processing of your personal information will be governed by the version of the privacy statement in effect at that time. The modified privacy statement will be effective as of the revision date indicated at the top of this page. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you periodically review this privacy statement to learn how we protect your information.
