Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Burney Consulting Ltd (or "we," "us," or "our") respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect and use in compliance with Quebec's An Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (L.Q., c. P-39.1), including the provisions of Law 25. This policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and secure your personal information.

2. Personal Information Protection Officer

In accordance with Law 25, the responsibility for the protection of personal information has been assigned to:

Title: President
Name: Sema Burney
Email: sema@burneyconsulting.ca
Phone: 514-919-6876

Any requests, questions, or concerns regarding this policy or your personal information should be directed to the Privacy Officer.

3. Information We Collect and Why

We only collect the information necessary to achieve the specific purposes outlined below.

Type of Information: Identity/Contact (Name, Email, Phone)

Purpose of Collection: To schedule meetings, respond to inquiries via the contact form, and deliver services.
Retention Period: Kept as long as necessary to provide service, or until consent is withdrawn.

Type of Information: Newsletter Subscription (Email)

Purpose of Collection: To send you updates, news, and promotional material relevant to our DEI services.
Retention Period: Until you unsubscribe via the link provided in every email.

Type of Information: Technical/Usage (IP Address, Browser Type, Pages Visited)

Purpose of Collection: To analyze website performance, track effectiveness of marketing, and improve user experience.
Retention Period: 62 days in Wix Analytics.

4. Cookies, Tracking, and Profiling Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics, social media pixels) to help us understand how you use our website. These technologies may identify, locate, or profile you. By continuing to use our website, you consent to their use.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We use Wix Analytics to measure traffic and engagement. This tool may profile users based on their interactions.

5. Disclosure and Transfer of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., web hosting, email marketing platform, accounting software).

External Transfer: Your personal information may be stored and processed outside of Quebec, specifically in where our service providers (e.g., Wix) are located.
When your information is transferred outside of Quebec, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected according to Canadian standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding the personal information we hold about you:

Right of Access and Rectification: You can request access to your personal information and request that any inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to the use and disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
Right to De-indexation: You have the right to ask us to cease disseminating your personal information or to de-index any hyperlink to your name that may have been created by us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Privacy Officer listed above.

7. Security Measures

We employ reasonable physical, administrative, and technical measures to protect the personal information in our custody and control.

8. Privacy Incidents

In the event of a confidentiality breach involving your personal information that presents a risk of serious injury, we will notify you and the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) in accordance with Law 25.