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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 7, 2025

Last Updated: July 13, 2026

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1. Introduction

IGY6 Consulting Services Inc. ("IGY6," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who visit our website at igy6.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial privacy laws such as British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our separate Cookie Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Accessibility Statement, all available on the Site.

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2. Who We Are

IGY6 Consulting Services Inc. is a veteran-led business consulting firm headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, with associates and subject matter experts across North America. IGY6 provides proposal management, business development, RFP development and response, contract management, government procurement advisory, Arctic and NATO-aligned strategy and capture planning, European market entry advisory, Indigenous consulting services, and remote site logistics consulting to clients in the oil field and mining, forestry, aviation, military and defence, ground handling, construction, and logistics sectors, in Canada and internationally.

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3. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

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3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you submit our contact form, we may collect:

  • Your first and last name

  • Your company name

  • Your email address

  • Your area of interest (e.g., Arctic Strategy, Procurement Advisory, NATO Opportunity, Spring Seat-Lift, EU Market Entry, or General Inquiry)

  • The content of your message or inquiry

  • Any file you choose to upload with your inquiry

  • Any other information you choose to include in your communication, such as a phone number or job title

When you subscribe to our email newsletter through the Site, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending you occasional updates and insights. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in those emails.

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3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location

  • Browser type, version, and operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths

  • Referring URLs and search terms used to find our Site

  • Device type and screen resolution

  • Date and time of access

 

3.3 Information from Third-Party Services

Our Site may integrate with third-party platforms and tools. When you interact with these services, those providers may independently collect your personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies. These services may include, but are not limited to:

  • Wix.com — our website hosting, forms, and site-building platform

  • Calendly (or similar scheduling tools) — when you book a consultation

  • Website analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Email marketing or CRM tools — when you subscribe to our newsletter

  • Social media platforms, if linked from our Site (e.g., LinkedIn)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you engage with through our Site.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request

  • To schedule and manage consultations or meetings

  • To send newsletter updates and communicate with you about our services, proposals, and updates

  • To improve the functionality, content, and user experience of the Site

  • To analyze Site traffic and usage trends

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of IGY6, our clients, and others

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA Compliance)

We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. We rely on the following bases for processing your personal information:

  • Consent — You have given express or implied consent for us to collect and use your information (e.g., by submitting our contact form or subscribing to our newsletter).

  • Contractual Necessity — Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations.

  • Legitimate Interests — We process information for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and Site, provided this does not override your privacy rights.

  • Legal Obligation — We may process your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

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6.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business (e.g., web hosting, analytics, scheduling tools, email delivery). These parties are contractually obligated to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and only for the purposes we specify.

 

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, court order, regulatory authority, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of IGY6, our clients, or the public.

 

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or use of your personal information.

 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and understand how the Site is used. For further detail, see our separate Cookie Policy, available on the Site.

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7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies — Required for the Site to function correctly (e.g., session management).

  • Analytics Cookies — Help us understand visitor behaviour and improve our Site.

  • Third-Party Cookies — Set by embedded third-party tools (e.g., Calendly, Google Analytics).

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7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Your browser’s help documentation will provide instructions on managing cookies.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Contact form submissions, including any uploaded files, are retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion.

  • Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

  • Website analytics data is retained in accordance with the data retention policies of the applicable analytics platform.

  • Booking and scheduling data is retained as set by the applicable scheduling tool provider.

When personal information is no longer required, we will securely destroy, delete, or anonymize it.

 

9. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement commercially reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption for all Site communications

  • Access controls limiting who can access personal information

  • Regular review of our data handling practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

10. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. As a result, your personal information may be processed in jurisdictions other than Canada, including the United States and other countries, which may have different data protection laws. By submitting your information to us, you consent to such transfers. We take steps to ensure that appropriate protections are in place when transferring your data internationally.

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11. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access — You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction — You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Withdrawal of Consent — You may withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

  • Deletion — You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations.

  • Complaint — You have the right to 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, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

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12. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for adult business users and is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

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13. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or resources, including our partner Bravo Zulu Group and BIDS Advantage. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The revised Policy will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. The current effective date of this Policy is July 13, 2026.

 

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

IGY6 Consulting Services Inc.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

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