Privacy Policy for Cote & Associates Professional Corporation
Last Updated: January 2026
Capros ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and operating in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable U.S. privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA.
By using https://capros.ca, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Accountability
We are responsible for personal information under our control and have designated a Privacy Officer to oversee compliance.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Business information
- Billing details (if applicable)
- Information voluntarily submitted through website forms
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
Including:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Website interactions and analytics
- Cookies and tracking data
3. Identifying Purposes
We collect information for:
- Service delivery
- Customer communication
- Website operation and optimization
- Marketing (with proper consent)
- Legal and compliance purposes
4. Consent
We obtain meaningful consent unless an exception applies. PIPEDA requires knowledge and consent, while CCPA/CPRA mandates consumer notices and opt-outs.
5. Limiting Collection
Information is collected only as necessary for the identified purposes.
6. Limiting Use, Disclosure & Retention
We do not use or disclose information for new purposes without consent. Data is retained only as long as required to fulfill its purpose or comply with law.
We may disclose information to:
- Service providers under strict confidentiality
- Government agencies when required by law
7. Accuracy
We take reasonable steps to maintain accurate and updated personal information.
8. Safeguards
We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of information.
9. Openness
We make our privacy practices available through this Policy and upon request.
10. Individual Access & Correction
Upon request, individuals may:
- Access their information
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
11. Challenging Compliance
Questions or complaints may be directed to our Privacy Officer.
12. Rights for California Residents
Under CCPA/CPRA, California residents have additional rights:
12.1 Right to Know
12.2 Right to Delete
12.3 Right to Correct
12.4 Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information
12.5 Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
If applicable, we will provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link.
12.6 Right to Non-Discrimination
13. Cookies & Tracking
A cookie is a small text file containing certain pieces of information that a website server creates and puts on your computer so that it can remember information about you the next time you visit our website (so that we can provide you with personalized services), measure traffic patterns (so that we can learn which browsers are commonly used), and estimate audience size (so that we can know which visitors have seen a particular parts of the website). You can still navigate through our website without the use of cookies, but our access and the functionality of the website may be limited.
14. International Data Transfers
We ensure adequate safeguards when transferring personal information across borders.
15. Third-Party Service Providers
The use of social media by CAPROS is an extension of its Web presence. Social media accounts are public and not hosted on MMS servers. Users who decide to interact with the firm through these media must read the conditions of service and privacy policies of these third-party providers of services and applications used in order to access them.
16. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 16.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.
18. Contact Information
Capros – Privacy Officer
Email: info@capros.ca
Phone: 1-800-579-2184
Website: https://capros.ca