Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Easy Drive Technologies Inc. / EDTI (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you access or use our website and related services (“Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.

📧 Email: info@easydrive-services.com
📍 Address: 150 Elgin Street, Suite 1073, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4

2. Purpose
This Privacy Policy informs users of:

The personal data we collect;

How we use that data;

Who may access or share it;

Your rights as a user;

Our use of cookies and tracking technologies.

This policy applies alongside our Terms of Service.

3. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, we comply with:

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation (EU) 2016/679;

The UK Data Protection Act 2018.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer, as we do not meet the thresholds that require one under Article 37 of the GDPR.

4. Consent
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or by deleting your account. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of prior data processing.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process data only where we have legal grounds to do so:

Consent (e.g., email subscriptions);

Legitimate Interests (e.g., service optimization and security);

Contractual Necessity (e.g., delivering services);

Legal Obligations (e.g., tax or compliance).

6. Personal Data We Collect
When you visit our website or engage with us, we may collect:

IP address;

Location (general);

Device type, browser, and operating system;

Pages visited and interactions (e.g., forms completed);

Email address and business contact info (if submitted);

Cookies and session data.

7. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:

Provide and manage our Services;

Monitor site performance and usage trends;

Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries or provide updates);

Send marketing emails (only with your consent);

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

8. Who We Share Data With
Internal Staff

Only staff who need access to perform their job functions.

Third Parties
We may share data with:

Web and email hosting providers;

Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics);

Payment processors (for any digital purchases);

CRM or marketing software (e.g., for newsletters).

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

9. Children
Our Services are intended for users aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we discover such data has been submitted, we will promptly delete it.

10. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be stored or processed in countries such as:

Canada (primary location);

United States;

United Kingdom;

EU Member States;

Other countries where compliant partners operate.

We use safeguards such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);

Encrypted data transfer protocols;

Vendor compliance with applicable privacy laws.

11. Security & Storage
We use industry-standard security to protect your information:

SSL/TLS encryption;

Secure servers and firewalls;

Regular backups and monitoring.

Data Location: All client data is stored securely in Canada or with compliant international service providers.

Retention: We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

12. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Site functionality;

Analytics and traffic insights;

Personalized content or services.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Continued use of our site implies consent to our use of cookies.

13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

Post the updated version on our website;

Notify users by email if significant changes occur.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact:

📧 Email: info@easydrive-services.com
📍 Address: 150 Elgin Street, Suite 1073, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4