Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Abacus Archaeological Services ("we", "us", "our") operates this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your personal data. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information: Name, email address, and phone number that you voluntarily submit through our contact form.
• Message content: The details you include in your inquiry message (project type, location, description, etc.).
• Usage data: If you consent to analytics cookies, we may collect information about how you use the website, including pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs. This data is aggregated and non-identifiable.
• Cookie preferences: Your cookie consent choice is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data is not transmitted to our servers.

We do not collect financial information, government-issued identification, or sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information you provide through the contact form is used solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry or question.
• Communicate with you about a potential project or engagement.
• Follow up on a previous inquiry if needed.

We will not use your information for marketing, newsletters, or unsolicited communications unless you explicitly request it.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. You can manage your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

• Necessary cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These store your cookie consent preference locally in your browser and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site. Only enabled with your consent. No personally identifiable information is collected. Data is aggregated.
• Embedded media cookies: Third-party platforms such as YouTube or Google Maps may set cookies when you interact with embedded content. Only enabled with your consent.

Under PIPEDA, we obtain your meaningful consent before setting non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may include content from or links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external platforms.

• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display typography. Google may log requests for font files from your browser. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare Turnstile: Our contact form uses Cloudflare Turnstile for spam protection. Cloudflare may process technical information to verify form submissions. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention

Personal information submitted through our contact form is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up (no longer than 12 months unless an ongoing business relationship exists).

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at the email address below.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under Canada's PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Withdraw consent to the collection or use of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions).
• Request deletion of your personal information where it is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected.
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: abacusarchservices@gmail.com

8. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, theft, and unauthorized access. Our contact form transmits data over an encrypted connection (HTTPS).

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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