Pearl Strategic Counsel
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Pearl Strategic Counsel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information through our website at www.pearlstrategiccounsel.com (the “Site”).
We are subject to Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us using the information at the end of this policy.
2. What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you use our contact form or sign up for our newsletter, you may provide your name, organization, email address, and any message you choose to submit. You are not required to provide this information. If you choose not to, we may not be able to respond to your inquiry or send you communications you have requested.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our Site may collect certain technical information automatically when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on the Site, referring website, and device type. This information is collected through standard WordPress functionality and any analytics tools we use. It helps us understand how our Site is used and is generally aggregated in a way that does not identify you personally.
Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to support basic website functionality. WordPress sets certain cookies by default, and any analytics tools we use may set their own. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function but will not prevent you from accessing it.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect only for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- To send newsletters or other communications you have requested
- To understand how visitors use our Site and improve its content and performance
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Collection
Under PIPEDA, we collect and use personal information only with your knowledge and consent, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. By submitting a contact form or signing up for our newsletter, you are providing express consent for us to use your information for the purposes described in this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to respond to your inquiry or provide communications you have requested.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We use third-party service providers to support the operation of our Site and communications, including our web hosting provider, email service providers for newsletter distribution, and analytics providers. These providers access your information only to perform services on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it. They are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
- Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and maintain a reasonable record of correspondence.
- Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.
- Automatically collected technical data is retained in accordance with the retention policies of the analytics tools we use.
When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or anonymize it.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our Site is hosted on a reputable platform and we take steps to keep our software and security measures current.
8. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw your consent to our use of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Pearl Strategic Counsel
Email: info@pearlstrategiccounsel.com
Website: www.pearlstrategiccounsel.com
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376