Privacy
Policy

Thatch and Table ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website providing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment education for residents of Hamilton, Ontario, and throughout Canada. We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personal information.

1. Introduction and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario. Specifically, we adhere to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, the Personal Information Protection Act standards. For our users located in Hamilton and across Canada, this policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.

2. Data Controller / Operator

Thatch and Table acts as the data controller for the personal information processed through this website. Our primary focus is providing educational resources on sustainable investing and Hamilton-based renewable energy infrastructure projects.

Contact Details:
Address: 42 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2K1
Email:
Phone: +1 (235) 596-3023

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Identity Data: Name, surname, and professional title (if provided).
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, and mailing address.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this site.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services, including your interaction with ESG investment frameworks.
• Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties.

4. Purposes and Legal Grounds for Processing

Under Canadian law, we process your data based on your implied or express consent, or where we have a legitimate interest that does not override your fundamental rights. Purposes include:

• Service Delivery: To provide you with information about Canadian tax implications for green assets and portfolio construction.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries made through contact forms.
• Optimization: To improve our website performance and user experience using Technical Data.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements in Ontario.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. For more details, please visit our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use, and the applicable legal requirements.

7. Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

8. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal information from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed. We limit access to your personal information to those employees, agents, and contractors who have a business need to know.

9. Your Legal Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct any incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Right to Withdrawal of Consent: Where we are relying on consent to process your data, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to Complaint: You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC).

10. International Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your province or country where the data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside Canada and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to Canada and process it there.