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I. Privacy Policy
Aurora Geosciences Ltd. ("Aurora Geosciences," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website at aurorageosciences.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial privacy laws.
By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, professional title, or organization when you submit an inquiry or contact form, or otherwise communicate with us.
Information Collected Automatically When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy below).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries and requests for our geological and geophysical services, to send you information about Aurora Geosciences' services and opportunities (with your consent), to improve the functionality and content of our Site, to analyze Site usage trends for internal business purposes, and to comply with applicable legal obligations.
We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those identified above without your consent, unless required by law.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under PIPEDA, we collect, use, and disclose personal information only with your knowledge and consent, except where an applicable law permits or requires otherwise. By submitting information through our Site, you consent to its collection and use as described in this Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the address below, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
4. Sharing of Personal Information
Aurora Geosciences does not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (such as web hosting and email providers) who assist us in operating our Site, subject to confidentiality obligations; with government authorities or regulatory bodies where required by law; and with professional advisors such as lawyers or accountants where necessary. Any third parties with whom we share personal information are required to protect it with safeguards equivalent to our own.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are generally retained for 24 months unless a longer retention period is required to manage an ongoing business relationship.
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and applicable Canadian law, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information, and to complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
9. Contact Us
Aurora Geosciences Ltd. 3506 McDonald Dr., Yellowknife, NT, Canada, X1A 2H1 Email: yellowknife@aurorageosciences.com Phone: +1 867 920 2729
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
II. Terms of Use
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Aurora Geosciences Ltd. website at aurorageosciences.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Aurora Geosciences Ltd.
2. Permitted Use
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to use the Site in any way that is unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, or deceptive; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or connected systems; transmit unsolicited commercial communications through the Site; reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site without our express written permission; or use automated tools such as bots, crawlers, or scrapers to collect data from the Site without our prior written consent.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, images, logos, case studies, service descriptions, and technical materials, is the property of Aurora Geosciences Ltd. or its content providers and is protected by applicable Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print materials from the Site solely for personal, non-commercial informational use, provided you do not modify the materials and retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use requires our prior written permission.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Aurora Geosciences does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Aurora Geosciences shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed CAD $100.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aurora Geosciences Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Aurora Geosciences does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of those websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Northwest Territories and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Northwest Territories.
9. Modifications
Aurora Geosciences reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Contact
Aurora Geosciences Ltd. 3506 McDonald Dr., Yellowknife, NT, Canada, X1A 2H1 Email: yellowknife@aurorageosciences.com
III. Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Aurora Geosciences Ltd. uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on aurorageosciences.com. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are used to make websites function properly, improve performance, and provide reporting information to site operators. Cookies may be "session" cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Site to function, enabling core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. They do not require your consent.
Analytics / Performance Cookies These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous usage information. This helps us improve Site performance and content. We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies These cookies remember your preferences (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
Third-Party Cookies Some pages may include third-party content such as embedded maps or social sharing buttons, which may set their own cookies. Aurora Geosciences does not control these cookies and encourages you to review the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view and delete existing cookies, block cookies from specific or all websites, and set preferences for certain types of cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Consent
By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy. Where required by law, we will obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
6. Contact
Aurora Geosciences Ltd. 3506 McDonald Dr., Yellowknife, NT, Canada, X1A 2H1 Email: yellowknife@aurorageosciences.com Phone: +1 867 920 2729