Privacy Policy for tekforceconnect.com
Last Updated: April 10th, 2025
1. Introduction
tekforceconnect (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of clients and visitors (“you” or “your”) to tekforceconnect.com and during the provision of our IT consultancy, staffing, software development, and workforce solutions. By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal and non-personal data:
Personal Information
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Contact Details: Name, email, phone number, company name, job title.
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Business Information: Project requirements, contracts, billing/payment details (e.g., bank/Credit Card info for $X/hour services).
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Employment Data: Resumes, certifications, work history (for staffing services).
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies (see Section 5).
Non-Personal Information
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Aggregated website analytics (usage patterns, traffic sources).
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Anonymized data for service improvement.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Deliver Services: IT staffing, software development, consulting, and training.
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Process Payments: Invoicing, transaction records (including cryptocurrency for select clients).
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Communicate: Respond to inquiries, provide project updates, and support.
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Improve Services: Analyze website interactions and service performance.
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Legal Compliance: Meet PIPEDA (Canada), GDPR (EU), and Quebec Law 25 obligations.
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Marketing (with consent): Send newsletters, promotions, or industry insights (opt-out available).
No mobile information will be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We only share data under these circumstances:
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Subcontractors: Specialized third-parties (bound by confidentiality agreements).
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Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, or bank transfers (3% fee for credit cards).
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Legal Requirements: Disclosures required by law (e.g., tax authorities).
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
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Enhance website functionality (e.g., login sessions).
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Analyze traffic via tools like Google Analytics.
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Manage ad campaigns (opt-out via browser settings).
6. Data Security
We implement:
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Encryption: SSL/TLS for data transfers.
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Access Controls: Restricted to authorized personnel.
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SOC 2 Type II Compliance: Certified data handling for sensitive information.
Note: No internet transmission is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain data:
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Active Clients: Duration of service + 7 years (legal/financial records).
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Recruitment Candidates: 2 years (unless deleted upon request).
8. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may:
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Access, correct, or delete your data.
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Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
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Request data portability.
Submit requests to: [email protected].
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.
11. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries:
tekforceconnect
1390 Rue Bellerose, Montreal, Quebec, J0L 1C0
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (514) 641-6955