Torque Capital Partners
2205 – 1205 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4T7
Last Updated: 7 July 2025
Torque Capital Partners (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at torquecapitalpartners.com (the “Website”) or engage with our marketing services. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Data Controller
Torque Capital Partners, located at 2205 – 1205 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4T7, is the data controller responsible for your personal data under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and applicable Canadian privacy laws.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details when you submit inquiries via contact forms, request services, or communicate with us.
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website, collected via cookies and similar technologies.
- Investment Data: Preferences or financial information related to our investment advisory services, if you opt in to receive communications or engage with us.
- Client Data: Information provided by clients for the purpose of delivering investment or capital management services, such as portfolio details or financial data, as outlined in a separate Agreement.
3. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data:
- Directly from You: When you fill out forms, contact us, or engage with our Services.
- Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and tracking technologies that monitor Website usage.
- From Third Parties: From clients or partners providing data for investment services, subject to compliance with applicable laws.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes, based on lawful grounds under PIPA and applicable Canadian laws:
- To Provide Services: To respond to inquiries, deliver investment advisory or capital management services, or fulfill contractual obligations (lawful basis: contract).
- To Improve the Website: To analyze usage and enhance user experience (lawful basis: legitimate interests).
- For Communications: To send updates, newsletters, or investment-related information, if you opt in (lawful basis: consent).
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet requirements under Canadian and international laws (lawful basis: legal obligation).
- To Protect Our Interests: To prevent fraud, secure the Website, or enforce our Terms and Conditions (lawful basis: legitimate interests).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website performance, and provide personalized content.
5.2 Types of cookies include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality (e.g., navigation).
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with the Website.
- Preference Cookies: To deliver relevant content, if you consent.
5.3 You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, or financial platforms) that assist with Website operation or investment services, under strict data processing agreements.
- Clients or Partners: For investment-related services, only with your consent or as outlined in a separate Agreement.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal data.
7. International Data Transfers
As an investment firm, we may transfer personal data outside Canada, including to countries without equivalent privacy protections (e.g., the US). We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as contractual agreements or other measures compliant with PIPA, to protect your data during such transfers. 8. Data RetentionWe retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law:
- Website usage data: Up to 2 years.
- Contact information: Until you request deletion or the purpose is fulfilled.
- Client data: As specified in the Agreement or required by law.
9. Your Rights
Under PIPA and applicable Canadian privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Consent Withdrawal: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at adam@torquecapitalpartners.com. We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.
10. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms (e.g., financial platforms, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing data.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Website and Services are not intended for individuals under 19, in compliance with British Columbia’s age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on the Website with the revised date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Torque Capital Partners
2205 – 1205 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4T7
Contact Person: Adam Giddens
Email: adam@torquecapitalpartners.com
Phone: +1-778-908-0353