Privacy Policy — Hufnagel Consulting
Effective date: August 19, 2025
Hufnagel Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We operate in British Columbia, Canada and handle personal information in line with BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and, where applicable, PIPEDA.
1) Who we are & how to contact us
Business name: Hufnagel Consulting
Mailing address: [PO Box / Street, City, BC, Postal Code]
Email: [hello@hufnagelconsulting.ca]
2) What we collect
We collect information you provide directly and data generated by your use of our site and services.
Contact & account info: name, email, phone, organization, role.
Workshop & event info: registrations, attendance preferences, feedback.
Payment & billing: payment status and method (handled by our payment processor; we don’t see full card numbers).
Marketing preferences: newsletter opt-in/opt-out, topics of interest.
Website usage: pages viewed, links clicked, device/browser, approximate location (via cookies or analytics tools).
3) Why we use your information
Provide services: process registrations, deliver workshops, send confirmations and updates.
Operate our business: invoicing, accounting, record-keeping, fraud prevention.
Support & communication: respond to inquiries and support requests.
Marketing (consented): send newsletters and event announcements; you can unsubscribe anytime.
Improve our site/services: diagnostics, analytics, and content relevance.
4) Legal basis & consent
We rely on consent (e.g., newsletter signups), contract/anticipated contract (e.g., workshop registration), and legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics).
You can withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe links or emailing us).
5) Cookies & similar technologies
We use necessary cookies for site function and may use optional cookies for analytics.
You can control cookies in your browser. If we use analytics or advertising cookies, we will present a banner or settings to manage your preferences.
6) Email marketing (CASL)
We send commercial emails only with express consent or permitted implied consent under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Every message includes our address and an unsubscribe link that works immediately.
7) Sharing your information
We share only as needed to run our services:
Service providers / “processors”: website host & email platform (e.g., Squarespace), email delivery, analytics, customer support tools, and payment processors (for secure payments).
Legal & safety: if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
We do not sell personal information.
8) International transfers
Our service providers may store/process data outside Canada (e.g., the United States). We use reputable providers and take reasonable steps to protect your information.
9) Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, then delete or anonymize it according to our retention practices and legal requirements.
10) Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Withdraw consent for marketing or other consent-based uses.
Complain to the OIPC BC or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights were not respected.
To exercise any rights, email [hello@hufnagelconsulting.ca].
11) Children
Our services are for adults and business professionals. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under the age required by local law.
12) Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the data. No system is 100% secure; please contact us if you suspect unauthorized use of your information.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.