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Privacy Policy (PIPEDA Compliance)

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Canadian Grid Systems Review ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website canadiangridsystemsreview.ca. We are compliant with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Collection of Your Information

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

  • Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and subject matter, that you voluntarily give to us when you use the contact form on the Site. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind; however, your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site.
  • Derivative Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
  • Cookie Data: We use cookies to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy section below.

Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to: respond to your editorial inquiries and support requests; monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site; and prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows: by law or to protect rights; and with your consent.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your device that helps us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors. We use a cookie to store your consent preference for cookie usage itself. If you "Accept", a value is stored in your browser's local storage to prevent the banner from showing on subsequent visits. If you "Decline", a different value is stored with the same effect. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

Terms of Use & Editorial Independence

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Agreement to Terms

By using the Canadian Grid Systems Review website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.

User Representations

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete.

Editorial Independence

Canadian Grid Systems Review is a non-commercial, independent editorial platform. Our content is produced without influence from any commercial or political entity. The analysis and views expressed are based on objective research and expertise, intended solely to inform and contribute to public discourse on energy systems. We do not endorse any product, service, or company. Our funding model is designed to preserve this strict editorial neutrality.

Disclaimer

The information provided on the Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SITE. YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.