Legal Notice & Data Protection

1. Terms of Use

Welcome to Systems Governance Canada. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

The term 'Systems Governance Canada' or 'us' or 'we' refers to the editorial unit responsible for this website. The term 'you' refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and educational use only. It is subject to change without notice. We do not provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors, and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

2. Copyright Notice

Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:

You may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only.
You may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material.

You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content. Nor may you transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.

3. Data Protection and Privacy Policy

This policy sets out how Systems Governance Canada uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website, in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy regulations, including the principles of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Information We Collect

Contact Form: If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies: This website uses a mechanism (localStorage) to record your choice regarding cookie consent. This is a functional setting and is not used for tracking. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
Server Logs: Like most websites, our server may log anonymous data about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used for statistical purposes to improve the website and for security monitoring. It is not used to personally identify you.

Use of Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

To respond to editorial or informational inquiries submitted through our contact form.
To maintain the security and operational integrity of our website.
To understand website usage patterns in an aggregated, anonymous form to improve our content and user experience.

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless required by law to do so.

4. Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information and educational purposes only. The information is provided by Systems Governance Canada, and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, analyses, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.

The content herein does not constitute professional, legal, or financial advice. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. For specific advice, you should consult a qualified professional.

Through this website, you may be able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Systems Governance Canada. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.