Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 7, 2026
Website: https://jsargue.ca
Entity: J.S. Argue & Associates Ltd. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our")

1. Introduction

J.S. Argue & Associates Ltd. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website, https://jsargue.ca (the "Site"), and through our services and applications, including the Homeport application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with our Site, services, or applications:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you fill out contact forms, request information regarding our IT and Business Analyst consulting services, participate in educational modules (such as "CACE for Kids" or "Tech for Kids"), or use the Homeport application, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number (including mobile number), and message contents.

• Automatically Collected Data: Like most websites, our Site (hosted on Google Sites) may automatically collect standard technical data, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and page-visit duration via standard cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our consulting services, educational programs, applications, and website content.

• Respond to inquiries, service requests, or support communications.

• Manage access to training modules, educational courses, or resources.

• Operate the Homeport application and send related notifications (see Section 5).

• Improve website and application functionality, performance, and user experience.

• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting platforms, messaging providers, or IT infrastructure tools) who assist us in operating our website, applications, and services. These providers are permitted to use the information only as needed to provide services to us.

• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to establish or defend legal rights.

5. SMS / Text Messaging (Mobile Information)

The Homeport application may send SMS text messages to users who have provided a mobile phone number and agreed to receive them.

• What we send: Operational and account-related messages such as homestay placement updates, notifications, and support or verification messages. We do not send marketing or promotional text messages.

• How you opt in: You provide your mobile number and consent to receive text messages through the Homeport application or during account setup. Providing a mobile number is voluntary and is not a condition of any purchase.

• How you opt out: You can cancel text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you reply STOP, we will send one confirmation message and will not send further texts unless you opt in again.

• Help: Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us at consulting@jsargue.ca / (250) 589-4764.

• Frequency and cost: Message frequency varies based on your activity. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier plan. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

• No sharing of mobile data: We do not sell, rent, or share mobile opt-in information or SMS consent with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile information is used solely to operate the messaging described above and, where necessary, is shared only with the messaging service providers that help us deliver these messages.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar web technologies to enhance navigation and measure performance. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

7. Data Security and Retention

We maintain appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.

8. Children's Privacy

Some of our content and services are used by or on behalf of youth. Where our services involve minors, we rely on the involvement and consent of a parent, guardian, or authorized administrator. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us so we can promptly address it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information held by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted to this page, and we will update the Effective Date accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

J.S. Argue & Associates Ltd. Email: consulting@jsargue.ca Phone: (250) 589-4764 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Website: https://jsargue.ca