Connecting You Now Inc. - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 1, 2018

Connecting You Now Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or "CYN") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with the highest degree of responsibility. Grounded in our proprietary H.E.L.P. Philosophy (Humane, Ethical, Legal, and Professional), we ensure that your data is treated with the same integrity we apply to our strategic partnerships.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian and international privacy laws. This policy applies to our website, contact forms, appointment booking systems (Google Workspace), and all professional advisory services.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to facilitate high-level strategic connections and advisory.

  • Identification: Full name, business name, job title, and contact details.

  • Strategic Data: Descriptions of your business, unique differentiators, growth goals, and ideal referral types (collected via the /apply form).

  • Booking Data: Information provided through Google Appointment Schedules, including preferred meeting times and discussion goals.

  • Technical Data: IP address and site usage analytics (via cookies) to improve Site functionality.

2. Our H.E.L.P. Standards for Use and Disclosure

Consistent with our ethical framework, we use and disclose your information only for:

  • Discovery & Vetting: Processing partnership applications and scheduling discovery calls.

  • Strategic Referrals: We facilitate introductions only after meaningful consent and mutual interest have been established.

  • Advisory Excellence: Delivering bespoke guidance through the Executive Advisory Board (E.A.B.).

  • Legal Compliance: Protecting against fraud and meeting regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions where we operate (Canada, EU, Middle East).

We do not sell personal information. We do not use your data for mass marketing without express consent.

3. Consent and Withdrawal

By using our Site or providing personal information, you consent to the practices described herein. Consent is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time (subject to legal or contractual restrictions) by contacting sam@cynhelps.com.

4. Retention and Safeguards

  • Retention: We retain business records only as long as necessary to fulfill professional purposes or meet legal requirements (typically up to 7 years).

  • Security: We employ reasonable physical, organizational, and technological safeguards, including encryption for data in transit and secure access controls. Sensitive investment details are handled with heightened discretion.

5. International Data Transfers

Connecting You Now Inc. operates globally. Your information may be processed or stored outside of Canada (e.g., via Google servers or when facilitating connections with European or Omani partners). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers to maintain a level of protection comparable to Canadian standards.

6. Third-Party Services

We utilize Google Workspace (including Appointment Schedules and Google Meet) for logistics. These services have their own privacy practices which apply to the data processed through those specific tools.

7. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information held by us.

  • Request correction of inaccuracies.

  • Challenge our compliance with these privacy practices.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.

8. Contact Us

For questions, access requests, or concerns regarding your data:

Privacy Officer Connecting You Now Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada Email: sam@cynhelps.com