Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how I, Mike Hassaballa, collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

1. Who I Am

I am Mike Hassaballa, a mechanical engineer and certified energy consultant providing services in Energy Infrastructure, Sustainable Building Systems, Technical Writing, and Project Advisory. This website is used to showcase my work and enable professional contact.

2. What Personal Information I Collect

When you visit or interact with this site, I may collect:

• Identity Information: Name, organization, and professional title.
• Contact Information: Email address.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
• Usage Information: Website usage stats such as pages visited, session duration, and interactions.
• Correspondence: Information provided via contact forms or direct emails.

3. Legal Basis for Collection and Use

I collect, use, and disclose your personal information based on:

• Consent: When you submit a form or contact me.
• Contractual Obligation: When providing consulting services.
• Legitimate Interest: To monitor website functionality, improve services, and respond to inquiries.
• Legal Requirement: If required to comply with legal obligations.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting me (see Section 9).

4. How I Use Your Personal Information

I use your personal information to:

• Communicate and respond to inquiries.
• Provide requested services or information.
• Improve user experience and website functionality.
• Fulfill legal obligations where applicable.

I do not use your data for automated decision-making or third-party advertising.

5. How I Store and Protect Your Data

All personal information is stored securely using modern encryption standards. Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, use, or modification.

Personal data is retained only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior. These tools may collect anonymized traffic and interaction data.

You will be asked for cookie consent upon visiting. You can opt out or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data I hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of that data.
• Withdraw your consent.
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your data is being misused.

To exercise your rights, please use the Contact Page on this website.

8. Disclosure of Personal Information

I do not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing. I may use third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services) who are contractually obligated to safeguard your data and only use it as instructed.

Your information may also be disclosed when required by law (e.g., court order, law enforcement inquiry).

Cross-Border Data Transfers: Personal information may be processed or stored outside of Canada (e.g., in the United States). In such cases, the data is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where it is held, and may be accessed by courts, law enforcement, or national security authorities of that jurisdiction.

9. Contact

For any questions or privacy-related requests, please reach out via the Contact Page on this website.

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. The most recent version will always be available on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will reflect the latest changes.