GDPR Compliance Statement

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Overview

While clever-cove operates primarily in Canada, we recognize that some of our clients and website visitors may be located in the European Union. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all individuals whose data we process.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our service agreements
• Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate business reason that does not override your rights
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data under certain conditions
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have protections against solely automated decision-making with legal effects

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact our data protection contact:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 1247 Bay Street, Suite 802, Toronto, ON M5R 2B4, Canada

International Data Transfers

When we transfer personal data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specific retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the nature of our relationship with you.

Automated Processing

We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal effects or similarly significant impacts on individuals without human involvement.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please submit a written request to the contact information provided above. We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended by two additional months in complex cases.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority in the EU.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our website.