Effective date: September 16, 2026
1. Introduction and company information
This Privacy Policy explains how Northshore Acoustics Studio Ltd. (“Northshore Acoustics Studio Ltd.”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with our acoustics-studio business and related services in Canada.
We are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) and any applicable provincial privacy legislation.
Business and contact details:
- Legal name: Northshore Acoustics Studio Ltd.
- Address: Northshore Acoustics Studio, 418 2nd Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1C8, Canada
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (604) 732-4859
2. Data collection and processing
We may collect personal information directly from you, automatically through our website or digital services, and from third parties where permitted by law. The personal information we collect may include:
- Identification details such as your name, company name, job title, and signature;
- Contact details such as email address, telephone number, and mailing address;
- Project and service details such as room measurements, design preferences, acoustic requirements, consultation notes, and project correspondence;
- Billing and payment-related information, including invoice details and payment confirmations;
- Communication records, including emails, call notes, inquiry forms, and appointment requests;
- Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies, and website usage data;
- Any other information you choose to provide to us.
Because we operate an acoustics studio, we may also process information related to site visits, design consultations, recordings of project discussions, photographs of spaces, and technical data needed to assess acoustical conditions or deliver studio-related services.
We limit collection to what is reasonable for identified purposes and, where appropriate, collect personal information with your knowledge and consent.
3. Purpose of data processing
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries, provide quotations, and schedule consultations;
- To assess acoustical requirements and deliver design, installation, advisory, or studio-related services;
- To manage client relationships, contracts, invoicing, and payments;
- To communicate about projects, appointments, updates, and service changes;
- To maintain business records and meet legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations;
- To improve our website, services, operations, and customer experience;
- To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, misuse, or security incidents;
- To market our services, where permitted by law and subject to your preferences;
- To protect our legal rights and the rights of others;
- To comply with lawful requests and applicable legal requirements.
4. Legal basis for processing
Canadian privacy law does not rely on a single “legal basis” framework in the same way as some other jurisdictions. Instead, we process personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and, where required, with your knowledge and consent.
Depending on the situation, our processing may be based on one or more of the following:
- Your consent: for example, when you submit a contact form, subscribe to communications, or agree to cookies or marketing;
- Performance of services or a contract: to provide requested consulting, studio, design, or related services;
- Legal and regulatory obligations: to comply with tax, accounting, employment, corporate, or record-keeping requirements;
- Legitimate business interests: such as securing our systems, managing operations, improving our services, and preventing misuse, provided these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights and expectations;
- Other lawful grounds: where permitted or required under applicable Canadian privacy laws.
5. Data sharing and third parties
We do not sell personal information. We may share personal information only where necessary and permitted by law, including with:
- Service providers that help us operate our business, such as hosting providers, email providers, IT support, payment processors, bookkeeping services, and scheduling tools;
- Professional advisors, such as lawyers, accountants, auditors, and insurers;
- Contractors, consultants, and suppliers involved in delivering acoustics-related services or project work;
- Government agencies, regulators, law enforcement, or other parties when required by law or to protect our rights;
- Business transfer parties in connection with a merger, reorganization, financing, sale, or similar transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.
We require third parties that process personal information on our behalf to protect it appropriately and use it only for authorized purposes.
6. Data transfer to third countries
Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside Canada, including in the United States or other countries. When this occurs, personal information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions and may be accessible to courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities in those countries.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any cross-border transfers are subject to appropriate contractual, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy requirements.
7. Storage duration
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by law.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected. Factors we consider include:
- The nature and sensitivity of the information;
- Whether the information is needed to provide services or manage a client relationship;
- Legal, accounting, tax, insurance, or regulatory retention obligations;
- Whether retention is necessary to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or protect legal rights.
When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it in accordance with our retention practices and applicable law.
8. User rights (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, objection)
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Rectify inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information;
- Erase personal information in appropriate circumstances, subject to legal retention obligations;
- Restrict certain processing in limited circumstances;
- Data portability where required or permitted by applicable law;
- Object to certain uses of your personal information, including direct marketing where applicable.
To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.
Please note that some rights may not apply in every circumstance under Canadian law, and certain requests may be limited by legal or contractual obligations.
9. Withdrawal of consent
Where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before the withdrawal.
To withdraw consent for optional communications, you may use the unsubscribe mechanism in our emails or contact us directly. If you withdraw consent for certain information, we may no longer be able to provide some services or respond to requests that depend on that information.
10. Right to complain
If you have concerns about our privacy practices or how we handle your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue promptly and fairly.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate privacy regulator in Canada. Depending on the circumstances, this may include the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or a relevant provincial privacy authority.
11. Data security
We use reasonable physical, organizational, and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These safeguards may include:
- Access controls and authentication measures;
- Secure storage and restricted access to records;
- Encryption or similar protective measures where appropriate;
- Staff confidentiality obligations and privacy training;
- Monitoring for suspicious activity and security incidents;
- Procedures for incident response and breach management.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we strive to maintain a level of protection appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we process.
12. Contact information
If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
- Northshore Acoustics Studio Ltd.
- Northshore Acoustics Studio, 418 2nd Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1C8, Canada
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (604) 732-4859
13. Changes to privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how Northshore Acoustics Studio Ltd. protects personal information.