Privacy Policy
At Sterling Information Technologies ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.sterlinginfo.com ("Site") or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
a. Information You Provide:
- Full name, email address, phone number
- Company name, job title
- Any personal information you choose to provide via forms, email, or live chat
b. Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our Site
- Device identifiers
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Deliver and improve our services
- Send security alerts, updates, or newsletters (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze Site usage for performance and marketing purposes
3. Legal Bases for Processing (if you're in the EU/EEA)
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legal compliance
- Legitimate business interests (e.g., website analytics, security monitoring)
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, CRM tools)
- Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law
- Business transfers (e.g., in the case of a merger or acquisition)
All third parties are bound by strict data protection and confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand Site usage
- Provide a personalized experience
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or PIPEDA, including:
- Accessing your personal data
- Correcting or updating inaccurate data
- Requesting deletion of your data
- Objecting to or restricting processing
- Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at cyberteam@sterlinginfo.com.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
9. International Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside of Canada, be aware that your information may be transferred to and stored in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies separately.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we'll revise the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Sterling Information Technologies
1 Watergarden Way #10
North York, ON M2K 2Z7
416-548-7349
Last Updated: January 15, 2025