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Last updated: January 2024

Our Commitment to GDPR

Forest Yard is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all our users, including those in the European Economic Area (EEA). This page provides additional information about how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EEA residents.

Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, Forest Yard acts as the data controller for personal data collected through this website. Our contact details are:

Forest Yard
45 Maple Avenue, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Canada
Email: [email protected]

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent for us to process your data for specific purposes, such as subscribing to communications or submitting consultation requests.
Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EEA resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. In certain circumstances, we may extend this period by an additional two months, in which case we will inform you of the extension and the reasons for it.

International Data Transfers

As a Canadian company, data you provide may be transferred to and processed in Canada. Canada has been recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of protection for personal data. Where data is transferred to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and our legal obligations. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

Encryption of data in transit
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication measures
Staff training on data protection

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Where the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will also notify you directly.

Supervisory Authority

If you are an EEA resident and believe that our processing of your personal data violates GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

Updates to This Information

We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

For any questions about our GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: