ICAR Privacy Policy 

Introduction This Privacy Policy explains the policies and procedures of ICAR – Institute of Cybersecurity and Applied Research Inc. (“ICAR”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services. By visiting our website, accessing, and utilizing our services, you explicitly agree to the collection, processing, and use of your personal information as detailed in our Privacy Policy. This includes using data to enhance service delivery, improve user experience, and communicate relevant offers and information, consistent with the terms set forth in our policy. Please ensure that you review our Privacy Policy thoroughly to understand our practices regarding data management. 

Definitions 

  • Personal Data: Personal Data refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify an individual. This may include, but is not limited to, details such as your name, email address, IP address, and any additional information you provide in your communications. 
  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service. 
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device by a website containing details of your browsing history and other information. 
  • Country: Refers to Canada. 
  • Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet. 
  • Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. 
  • Service: The ICAR website and related services. 
  • Service Provider: Any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. 
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically, generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure (e.g., the duration of a page visit). 
  • Website: ICAR, accessible from www.cybersecawareness.ca
  • You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service. 

Personal Data We Collect ICAR collects various types of information, including: 

  • Contact Information: Email address, first name, last name, phone number, company name. 
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. 
  • Platform Data: Information on employees for Security Awareness Training, including email addresses, first names, last names, job titles, company, and training interactions. 
  • Third-Party Integration Data: Data from services like Google and Microsoft to personalize phishing campaigns and user interactions. 

How We Collect Data 

  • Directly from you through account registration, forms, surveys, and direct communication. 
  • Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies when you use our website. 
  • Through third-party integrations with services such as Google and Microsoft. 

Use of Personal Data ICAR uses your Personal Data to: 

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Service. 
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our Service. 
  • Communicate with you for customer service, updates, and marketing purposes. 
  • Manage your account and provide you access to our Service. 
  • Perform contract obligations and process transactions. 
  • Analyze data to understand and enhance user experience. 
  • Comply with legal obligations. 

Sharing Personal Data ICAR may share your Personal Data: 

  • With Service Providers to analyze and improve our Service. 
  • For business transfers during mergers or acquisitions. 
  • With affiliates and business partners to offer products, services, or promotions. 
  • When required by law or to protect our rights and users. 
  • With your consent for specific purposes. 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies ICAR uses cookies and similar technologies to: 

  • Track website activity and store information. 
  • Enhance user experience by remembering preferences. 
  • Analyze website performance and user interactions. 

Data Security ICAR is committed to protecting your Personal Data using commercially acceptable means. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use robust measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. 

Transfer of Personal Data Your information may be transferred to and processed in locations outside of your jurisdiction. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers. 

Children’s Privacy  We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16. If you are under 16 years old, please DO NOT provide any personal information through our submission forms. 

Links to Other Websites Our Service may contain links to external sites not operated by ICAR. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. 

Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy periodically. We recommend that you regularly review this document to stay informed of any changes. All updates to this Privacy Policy become effective upon their posting on this page. By continuing to use our services and visit our website after these changes are posted, you acknowledge and accept the revised Privacy Policy.ICAR may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.