NetSec IT Consultancy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

NetSec IT Consultancy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting this website, submitting a contact form, or communicating with us about security advisory, fractional CISO, compliance, or related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the website contact form, email, phone, or other communications.

Contact Form Data

The contact form may collect:

• First name
• Last name
• Company name
• Email address
• Engagement type or service interest
• Message content submitted through the form

Communication Data

If you contact us directly, we may collect your email address, phone number, job title, organization, communication history, and any information you choose to include in your message.

Professional and Business Data

Depending on your inquiry, you may choose to provide information about your organization, industry, security objectives, compliance requirements, technology environment, or business needs.

Website Usage and Cookie Data

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with the site. This may include limited technical information such as:

• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Approximate visit time and duration
• General website interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries or service requests
• To assess whether NetSec IT Consultancy services are suitable for your needs
• To communicate with you about fractional CISO, security advisory, compliance, or related services
• To prepare for potential consulting or advisory engagements
• To manage business communications and records
• To improve website content, usability, and performance
• To protect the security and integrity of the website and business operations
• To comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, including under Canadian privacy principles such as PIPEDA, we process personal information based on one or more of the following grounds:

• Consent: You provide information voluntarily when submitting a form, sending an email, or contacting us.
• Business or pre-contractual purposes: Processing may be necessary to respond to your inquiry or evaluate a potential business engagement.
• Legal obligations: Certain information may be retained where required for legal, accounting, reporting, or compliance purposes.
• Legitimate business interests: We may process limited information to operate, secure, and improve the website and business communications.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function, remember preferences, or analyze site traffic. This website may use cookies to improve your experience and understand general visitor activity.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some website features may not function as intended.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:

• With service providers who support website hosting, email delivery, analytics, or business operations
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request
• To protect the rights, property, security, or integrity of NetSec IT Consultancy, clients, or others
• With your consent or at your direction

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, managing business relationships, meeting legal or accounting obligations, resolving disputes, and maintaining appropriate records.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, email system, or electronic transmission is completely secure. Please avoid submitting highly sensitive confidential information, passwords, regulated client data, or security-sensitive technical details through the website contact form.

8. International Visitors

NetSec IT Consultancy is based in Canada. If you access this website from outside Canada, your information may be processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where service providers operate. Privacy laws in those jurisdictions may differ from the laws in your location.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or contractual requirements
• Ask how your information has been used or disclosed
• Raise questions or concerns about privacy practices

10. Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website and its services are intended for business and professional audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or how your data is handled, please contact us.