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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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