Privacy Policy

Introduction

Break Into Big Tech (referred to in this policy as "Break Into Big Tech," "we," "our" or "us") is committed to safeguarding the personal information of visitors, students and customers. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information when you interact with our website (*breakintobigtech.com*) or purchase our digital products and services.

Our policies meet the expectations of Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and similar laws around the world. These laws require organisations to make detailed information about their privacy practices public and to present it in a clear and easy‑to‑understand manner. Under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals must also be informed about who controls their personal data, the purposes for which it is processed, how long it will be retained, who else may receive it and their rights (e.g., to access or withdraw consent). By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide voluntarily and data collected automatically:

  • Personal information you provide: When you download our free resources, register for a course, purchase a product or subscribe to our emails, we ask for information such as your name, email address, phone number and payment details. You may also provide information when communicating with us via email, social media or forums.

  • Usage and technical data: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring and exit pages, and interactions with the site. We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and to analyse how the website is used. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies; however, some features may not function properly.

  • Analytics and marketing data: We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our offerings. We may also work with advertising partners who use cookies to tailor ads to you.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve services: Process orders, deliver digital products, respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Send communications: Email you course materials, confirmations, receipts and updates. We may also send newsletters and marketing messages about new products or special offers. You can opt‑out of promotional emails at any time.

  • Personalise content: Tailor our website or course content to your interests and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

  • Comply with legal obligations: Maintain business and financial records, detect fraud and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Legal Basis for Processing

When required by law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process personal information:

  1. Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., receiving our newsletter). Under GDPR, consent must be freely given, specific and informed.

  2. Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you (e.g., providing access to a course that you purchased).

  3. Legitimate interests: We use your information for our legitimate interests in running and improving our business. We balance these interests against your rights and freedoms.

  4. Legal obligations: We process data as required to comply with tax, accounting or other regulations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only when necessary:

  • Service providers: We use third‑party companies to host our website, process payments, deliver email communications, provide analytics and store data. These providers may access your personal information only to perform services on our behalf and must protect it.

  • Legal or regulatory authorities: We may disclose information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations or court orders.

  • Business transfers: If we merge, sell or reorganise our business, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

International Transfers

Our service providers may be located outside of your jurisdiction. When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms, to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. After that, we anonymise or securely delete your data.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. PIPEDA requires organisations to provide such information within 30 days.

  • Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions). In some circumstances we may anonymise your data instead of deleting it.

  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time. You can unsubscribe via the link in our emails or by contacting us.

  • Object or restrict processing: Object to or request that we restrict the processing of your information.

  • Data portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

  • Complain to a regulator: Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable privacy laws.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of sensitive data, access controls and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children

Our website and services are designed for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us and we will delete the data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of the policy and post the revised version on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Break Into Big Tech
Mission, BC, Canada
Email: [email protected]