Effective Date: March 07, 2025
Last Updated: March 07, 2025
Gateway Business Brokers Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website businessesforsalecanada.ca (the "Website") or interact with our services. This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website or services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and other registration details if you create an account.
- Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment data (processed securely via third-party providers).
- Other Information: Any information you voluntarily provide, such as feedback, survey responses, or communications with us.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referral URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Directly from You: When you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, make a purchase, or contact us.
- Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and server logs as you interact with our Website.
- From Third Parties: We may receive information from partners, service providers, or social media platforms if you link your accounts or interact with us through those services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including processing transactions and responding to inquiries.
- To personalize your experience on the Website.
- To communicate with you, including sending promotional offers, updates, or newsletters (with your consent where required).
- To analyze Website usage and improve functionality.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of others.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist us with Website hosting, payment processing, analytics, or marketing (e.g., Mailchimp, Shopify). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with notice to you where required.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your information, you may withdraw consent at any time (e.g., by unsubscribing from marketing emails), though this will not affect prior processing.
- Complaints: You may file a complaint with us or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [inquiries@gatewaybusinessbrokers.com or 1-855-537-0773].
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located in Canada, your information is primarily processed and stored in Canada. However, some of our service providers may operate outside Canada (e.g., in the United States). In such cases, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit Website functionality.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 19. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated to you where required by law.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: inquiries@gatewaybusinessbrokers.com
- Phone: 855-537-0773
- Address: 236 McCabe Lake Dr. Middle Sackville, NS B4E0M8, Canada
For complaints, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at: