Privacy Policy

aftab.com

Effective date: July 20, 2026
Last updated: July 20, 2026

 

1. Our commitment to privacy

Aftab.com respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

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This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, disclosed, retained and protected when you visit aftab.com, communicate with us, subscribe to communications or otherwise interact with the website.

In this policy, “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Parry Aftab.

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2. What personal information we collect

“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual. Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:

your name;

your email address;

your telephone number, organization or professional title, when provided;

information you submit through a contact form;

newsletter subscription and communication preferences;

correspondence and other information you send to us;

technical information, such as your Internet Protocol address, browser type, device type, operating system and general location;

information about how you use the website, including pages viewed, links selected and the date and time of visits; and

cookie identifiers and similar technical information.

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Please do not submit confidential, sensitive or privileged information to use by any means.

3. How we collect information

We may collect information:

directly from you when you contact us, complete a form or subscribe to communications;

automatically through cookies and similar website technologies;

through website hosting, analytics, email-distribution and security providers; and

when you interact with embedded or linked third-party services.

You may generally visit aftab.com without directly identifying yourself.

4. Why we collect and use personal information

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We may use personal information to:

respond to questions, inquiries and requests;

communicate with you about speaking, advisory, media, project or professional opportunities;

provide newsletters or updates you have requested;

administer and improve the website;

understand website use and audience interests;

maintain website functionality, reliability and security;

detect, investigate or prevent misuse, fraud or security incidents;

maintain appropriate business and communication records;

comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and

carry out other purposes identified to you when information is collected.

We will not use personal information for a materially different purpose without obtaining consent when consent is required.

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5. Consent

We collect, use and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent except where applicable law permits or requires otherwise.

Consent may be express or implied, depending on the nature and sensitivity of the information and the circumstances in which it is collected.

For example:

submitting a contact form indicates consent for us to use the information to respond;

subscribing to a newsletter indicates consent to receive the communications described at the time of subscription; and

choosing optional cookie settings may indicate consent to the associated technologies.

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You may withdraw consent, subject to reasonable notice and any legal or contractual restrictions. Withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide a requested service or communication.

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6. Newsletters and electronic communications

We will send newsletters, promotional messages or other commercial electronic communications only where we have the consent or other legal authority required to do so.

Each commercial electronic message will include an unsubscribe mechanism. You may also ask to be removed by contacting us at the address listed below.

Unsubscribe requests will be processed as required by applicable law. We may retain limited information necessary to document your unsubscribe preference and ensure that you are not added back to the mailing list without appropriate consent.

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7. Cookies and similar technologies

Aftab.com may use cookies and similar technologies to:

operate essential website functions;

remember visitor preferences;

understand website traffic and use;

measure website performance;

improve content and usability; and

help protect the website against fraud, spam or unauthorized activity.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers, including website-hosting, analytics, video, mapping, social-media or email-marketing providers.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

Where required, the website will request consent before placing non-essential cookies.

 

8. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use aftab.com. These services may collect information such as:

pages visited;

approximate geographic area;

referring website;

browser and device information;

interactions with website features; and

the timing and duration of visits.

We use this information in aggregated or statistical form to improve the website and understand its audience.

The exact analytics services used by aftab.com may change from time to time.

 

9. How we disclose personal information

We do not sell, share or rent personal information except as set forth below.

We may disclose information:

to service providers that support website hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, communications or other business functions;

to professional advisers when reasonably necessary;

with your consent or at your direction;

in connection with a proposed or completed Aftab.com organizational restructuring, transfer or other business transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards;

when required by law, court order or lawful governmental authority;

to investigate suspected fraud, misuse or security incidents; or

where otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.

Service providers are expected to use personal information only for the services they provide to us and to protect it appropriately.

 

10. Processing outside Canada

Some service providers may store or process information outside Prince Edward Island or outside Canada.

When information is processed in another jurisdiction, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction and may be accessible to courts, law-enforcement bodies or governmental authorities in accordance with those laws.

We remain responsible for personal information under our control and use reasonable measures when selecting and working with service providers.

You may contact us for additional information about our use of service providers outside Canada.

 

11. Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

fulfil the purposes for which it was collected;

maintain appropriate business records;

respond to inquiries or resolve disputes;

meet legal, accounting or reporting obligations;

document consent and unsubscribe requests; and

protect legitimate business and security interests.

When information is no longer required, we will delete, destroy or anonymize it using measures appropriate to its sensitivity and format.

 

12. Safeguards

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of the information in our custody or control.

These measures may include:

limiting access to those who reasonably require it;

using reputable website and service providers;

account and access controls;

security and software updates;

secure communications and storage where appropriate;

backups and recovery measures; and

procedures for responding to suspected privacy or security incidents.

No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should use caution when transmitting information online.

 

13. Privacy and security incidents

If we become aware of a privacy or security incident involving personal information, we will investigate and take reasonable steps to contain and address it.

Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals and report the incident to the appropriate privacy regulator. We will also maintain records of applicable security breaches as required.

 

14. Accessing or correcting your information

You may request:

access to personal information we hold about you;

information about how it has been used or disclosed;

correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; or

deletion of information, where applicable and subject to legal or legitimate retention requirements.

We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will respond within the time required by applicable law.

In limited circumstances, the law may permit or require us to refuse access. Where appropriate, we will explain the reason for the refusal and any recourse available to you.

 

15. Children’s privacy

Aftab.com is intended for a general and professional audience and is not directed specifically to children.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children through the website. A parent or guardian who believes a child has provided personal information may contact us to request that it be reviewed or deleted.

 

16. Third-party websites and embedded services

Aftab.com may contain links to third-party websites or content embedded from external services.

Those organizations operate independently and have their own privacy practices and policies. We are not responsible for how third parties collect, use, disclose or protect personal information once you leave aftab.com or interact with their services.

We encourage you to review the privacy information provided by those third parties.

 

17. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, technology or legal obligations change.

The revised policy will be posted on aftab.com with an updated “Last updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated in another reasonable manner.

Continued use of the website after an updated policy is posted will be governed by the revised policy, subject to any additional consent required by law.

 

18. Privacy contact

Questions, concerns, access requests or complaints concerning this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information may be directed to:

Privacy Officer
Parry Aftab 
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Email: parry@aftab.com

Please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your request, but do not email sensitive personal information unless appropriate security arrangements have been made.

We will investigate privacy concerns and respond within a reasonable period. You may also have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or another privacy regulator with jurisdiction.

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