Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
Contact: [email protected]
1. Introduction
Trillium Business Brokerage (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our clients, website visitors, and partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://trilliumbusinessbrokerage.com (the “Site”) or use our services.
By using our Site or engaging our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of Policy
This Policy applies to all personal information collected through:
- Our website and contact forms
- Email or phone correspondence
- Consultations, evaluations, or service agreements
- Client and partner interactions related to brokerage activities
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
Information that identifies you as an individual, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business name
- Job title or role
- Address or business location
- Financial or transactional information relevant to business brokerage activities
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Website pages visited and duration
- Cookies and analytics data (via tools like Google Analytics)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing Services – To communicate with you, evaluate your needs, and deliver our business brokerage and advisory services.
- Client Relationship Management – To maintain contact, respond to inquiries, and manage transactions.
- Marketing & Communications – To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (you can opt out anytime).
- Legal Compliance – To meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
- Website Improvement – To monitor Site performance, user experience, and engagement through analytics.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (Under PIPEDA)
We collect and process personal information only with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law, including:
- When you provide information voluntarily
- When collection is necessary for fulfilling a contract
- When required by legal or regulatory obligations
6. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
- To service providers or partners who assist in operating our business (e.g., legal advisors, accountants, IT providers), under confidentiality agreements.
- To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests.
- In connection with business transactions, such as mergers or acquisitions, provided safeguards are in place.
We will never disclose your information for any other purpose without your explicit consent.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
When no longer needed, we securely destroy or anonymize the data.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies help us understand user preferences, improve site performance, and analyze traffic patterns.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, some website features may not function properly if you do so.
9. Data Security
We employ appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
10. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw your consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. International Data Transfers
Our primary operations are in Ontario, Canada. However, your personal information may be processed or stored in other jurisdictions by our third-party providers.
We ensure such transfers comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws and contractual safeguards.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and Services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Trillium Business Brokerage
📍 Ontario, Canada
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://trilliumbusinessbrokerage.com