Privacy Notice / Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2024 (with Dubai office inclusion)

Introduction

This privacy policy for Siava Ideas Accelerated (doing business as Siava) (collectively “we”, “us”, “our”) describes how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you access or use our website at https://siava.ca/ and/or engage with our related services (the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of our Services.

What Information Do We Collect?

We may collect and process various types of personal information depending on your interactions with our Services, including:

• Personal Information Provided by You: This may include your name, contact details (phone number, email address, mailing address), and any other information you provide when engaging with us.

• We do not process sensitive personal information (such as health-data, biometric data, criminal record) unless explicitly agreed and permitted under applicable law.

How Do We Use Your Information?

We process personal information for purposes such as:

• Providing, improving and maintaining our Services.

• Communicating with you about our Services, including for marketing or promotional purposes (where permitted by law).

• Ensuring the security of our Services, preventing fraud, and complying with legal requirements.

• For any other purpose we may disclose to you at the time of collection.

Legal Basis and Applicable UAE Law

In respect of individuals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the processing of your personal data is governed by the Federal Decree‑Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (“PDPL”). u.ae+2https://secureprivacy.ai/+2

• The law requires transparency, lawful basis, data minimisation, and rights for data subjects (such as access, correction, restriction, erasure) in certain circumstances. OneTrust+1

• We process your personal data only where we have a lawful basis (for example, your consent, performance of our contract with you, legal obligation, or legitimate interests, as permitted under PDPL and other applicable UAE laws).

• If you are resident in the UAE, you may have additional rights under the PDPL (such as the right to access your personal data, rectify inaccuracies, request deletion, restrict processing) which you may exercise by contacting us (see “Contact Us” below). DLA Piper Data Protection+1

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.

• Third-Party Integrations: For example when using third-party services (such as mapping, analytics) which may require sharing limited information, in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities in the UAE or elsewhere.

Cross-Border Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UAE, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the PDPL and other applicable data protection requirements.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We have implemented reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (including in the UAE), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information held by us, subject to applicable law.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

• Request deletion of your personal information, or restrict its processing in certain circumstances.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent (to the extent applicable).

• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection regulator (for the UAE: the UAE Data Office). Privacy Laws & Business

To exercise your rights, please send a request to: info@siava.ca (see “Contact Us” below). We will respond within the time-frames required by applicable law.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data-processing practices, please contact us by email at info@siava.ca or by mail at:

Canada (Head Office):
Siava Ideas Accelerated
Victoria Office: 1824 Store Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4R4, Canada

UAE (Dubai Office):
Siava Ideas Accelerated
Dubai Downtown Office: Level 5 Standard Chartered Tower, PO Box 35482, Dubai, UAE (by appointment only)
Phone: +971 04 313 2459

Modifications

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The revised policy will be effective upon posting on our Website. Continued use of the Services following posting of any changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.

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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: November 11, 2024 (with Dubai office inclusion)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Siava’s website at https://siava.ca/ (“Website”) and any related services (collectively, “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy (above). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

2. Use of Services

You may use our Website and Services for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations (including UAE federal laws and Dubai laws).

• Attempt to disrupt the functionality of our Website or Services.

• Misrepresent your identity or impersonate any person or entity.

• Use the Website or Services in a manner that infringes the rights of others or exposes us to liability.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website (text, images, graphics, logos, designs) is owned by or licensed to Siava and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or create derivative works from this content without our express prior written permission.

4. Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties (express or implied) regarding the functionality, fitness for purpose, accuracy or reliability of the Website or Services.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (including in the UAE), Siava shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages arising from your use or inability to use the Website or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or control those external sites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their terms.

7. Modifications

We may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The updated version will become effective immediately upon posting on our Website. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions and any dispute arising under or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates and as applied within the Emirate of Dubai. James Berry & Associates+1
You and we agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dubai, UAE (or arbitration if agreed separately) for resolution of disputes.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions or our Services, please contact us:

Canada (Head Office):
Siava Ideas Accelerated
Victoria Office: 1824 Store Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4R4, Canada
Email: info@siava.ca

UAE (Dubai Office):
Siava Ideas Accelerated
Dubai Downtown Office: Level 5 Standard Chartered Tower, PO Box 35482, Dubai, UAE (by appointment only)
Phone: +971 04 313 2459
Email: info@siava.ca