Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 25, 2025
Auctus Procurement Advisory Inc. (“Auctus,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website and provides related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”) in order to support and deliver expert procurement and advisory solutions.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or engage with our Services, or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. It does not include anonymized or de-identified data. Depending on how you use our Services, we may collect or process:
Contact details: name, company, business title, address, phone number, email.
Financial information: billing details, payment method, invoices, and transaction history (for paid services).
Account information: username, password, preferences, settings (if you create an online account with us).
Engagement history: services requested, proposals, contracts, project details, communications.
Device & usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website interaction data.
Communications: information you include when contacting us by email, web form, or other channels.
Sources of Personal Information
We may collect information from:
Directly from you (e.g., through proposals, contracts, subscriptions, or inquiries).
Automatically when you interact with our website (via cookies or analytics tools).
Service providers engaged by us to process information on our behalf (e.g., IT, hosting, analytics, billing).
Business partners or third parties where permitted by law.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Provide and improve services
Deliver procurement advisory, sourcing support, and related consulting.
Manage contracts, proposals, billing, and payments.
Tailor recommendations and improve user experience.
Marketing & Communications
Send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
Inform you of relevant opportunities, events, or industry insights.
Security & Fraud Prevention
Protect accounts, detect suspicious activity, and ensure safe transactions.
Customer & Business Communication
Respond to inquiries, provide client support, and maintain our business relationship.
Legal & Compliance
Comply with laws, respond to legal requests, enforce agreements, and manage disputes.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose information:
To vendors and service providers (IT, analytics, billing, legal, cloud storage).
To business partners where collaboration or referrals are involved (with your consent).
When you consent or direct us to share information (e.g., references or partnerships).
Within our corporate structure or affiliates.
As part of a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition, restructuring).
To comply with laws or enforce our rights.
Third-Party Links
Our Services may link to other websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy or security practices. Review their policies separately.
Children’s Data
Our Services are intended for professional and business use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of majority.
Security & Retention
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, but cannot guarantee “perfect security.”
Retention depends on business needs, contract requirements, and legal obligations.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access / Know what data we hold.
Delete your personal information.
Correct inaccurate data.
Portability: receive a copy or request transfer.
Opt out of marketing or targeted advertising.
Withdraw consent where we rely on it for processing.
If you are in the UK/EEA, you may also:
Object to or restrict processing.
File a complaint with a local data protection authority.
You may exercise your rights by contacting us (see below).
International Transfers
We may process or store your personal information outside your country. Where required, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses for cross-border transfers.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact
For questions, requests, or complaints, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@auctusprocure.com
📍 Address: Brampton, ON, Privacy Policy
For data protection purposes, **Auctus Procurement Advisory Inc.** is the data controller of your personal information.