Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scius Advisory Inc. (“Scius”, “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.sciusadvisory.com or www.scius.ca) (the “Website”).

By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is governed by the privacy laws of British Columbia and Canada, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada.

 

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies – we use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and measure site performance.
  • Google Analytics – we collect anonymized usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. Google Analytics may set its own cookies to track this information.
  • IP Address & Browser Information – we log basic connection details to ensure the security and functionality of our Website.

2.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Google Form Submissions – If you submit a request to correct or update dashboard data (e.g., company details or product information), we collect your submission details, including your email address.
  • Contact Submissions – If you contact us, we may collect your name, email, and message details.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Maintain and improve the Website.
  • Respond to inquiries and dashboard update requests.
  • Monitor and analyze Website performance using Google Analytics.
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under PIPA (British Columbia) and PIPEDA (Canada), we collect and process personal information only when:

  • You have given explicit consent (e.g., when submitting a Google Form or contacting us).
  • It is necessary to provide a requested service or fulfill a legal obligation.
  • It is used for legitimate business interests, such as improving our Website.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential functionality (ensuring the Website operates correctly).
  • Performance analytics (via Google Analytics to measure traffic and user behavior).
  • User experience improvements (to remember preferences and optimize the site).

You can opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Google Analytics tracking can be disabled by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

 

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Third-party service providers (such as web hosting, analytics providers, and security tools).
  • Esri (ArcGIS) – the prefabrication dashboard accessible through our Website is hosted on ArcGIS, a platform provided by Esri. Any interactions with the dashboard may be subject to Esri’s Privacy Policy.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or necessary for legal compliance.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain submitted dashboard corrections and contact form data to fulfill their purpose or as required by law. Analytical data is retained as per Google Analytics policies.

 

8. Your Rights & Choices

Under PIPA (British Columbia) and PIPEDA (Canada), you have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
  • Withdraw consent for data collection (where applicable).
  • Opt out of cookies and tracking technologies.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@scius.ca

 

9. Third-Party Services

Since our dashboard is hosted on ArcGIS (Esri) and we use Google Forms for data collection, interactions with these platforms may be governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage users to review:

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Our last revision occurred on March 10, 2025.

 

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia and Canada, specifically the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada. Any disputes related to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.

 

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact us at: Email: hello@scius.ca