Our Privacy Policy / Terms of Service

McLoughlin Consulting

Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At McLoughlin Consulting, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and engage with our services. As a Canadian-based firm, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, and organization name when you contact us, sign up for services, or subscribe to our newsletter.

- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed on our site (collected through cookies and analytics tools).

- Client Information: For consulting purposes, we may collect project-specific data necessary to provide tailored services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Respond to inquiries and provide consulting services

- Manage and maintain our client relationships

- Improve our website and service offerings

- Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)

- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Consent

By providing us with personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose it:

- To third-party service providers assisting in operations (e.g., web hosting, email communication)

- When required by law or court order

- To protect the rights, property, or safety of McLoughlin Consulting, our clients, or others

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You may also object to our processing or request data portability where applicable.

To make a request, please contact us at:

Email: info@mcloughlinconsulting.ca

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track analytics. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

info@mcloughlinconsulting.ca

McLoughlin Consulting 

Terms of Service 

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to McLoughlin Consulting. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, do not use our services.

1. About Us

McLoughlin Consulting is a Canadian-based firm offering professional consulting services in the fields of technology and education. These Terms govern your use of our website and any services provided directly through us.   Our Tea and Tech Podcast is a Canadian editorial production and is opinion only.  It should not be taken in any other way.  

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

- Use the site in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our systems

- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its data

- Use any automated means to access or collect information from the website

3. Consulting Services

When engaging with McLoughlin Consulting, you agree to:

- Provide accurate and complete information as needed for service delivery

- Cooperate in a timely and professional manner

- Adhere to any specific terms outlined in a consulting agreement or proposal

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including text, logos, graphics, and documents, is the property of McLoughlin Consulting or its licensors and is protected by Canadian copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, distribute, or use any content without written permission, except for your personal, non-commercial use.

5. Confidentiality

We respect your privacy and will treat all client information as confidential, unless otherwise agreed upon or required by law. You agree to keep confidential any proprietary information you receive from McLoughlin Consulting.

6. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only and may or may not imply endorsement or affiliations.  We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites.  

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, McLoughlin Consulting shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services.  The Consultant and the Corporation each acknowledge that the Consultant(s) is not an employee of the Corporation. 

Therefore, it is expressly agreed between the parties that Consultant is retained by the Corporation pursuant to this Agreement solely for the purposes of providing advice, management or supervisory services and expertise in a specific technical area.  

The Corporation may at any time choose to accept, modify or reject such advice, in whole or in part, as the Corporation may in its sole discretion see fit.  Provided that the Consultant has acted in good faith and provided accurate information to the Corporation to the best of its knowledge, information and belief, in providing the Services hereunder, the Corporation shall be solely responsible for accepting, modifying or rejecting any such advice and Consultant shall have no liability for any consequences thereof.

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our services.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless McLoughlin Consulting and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of our site or services or your breach of these Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the site or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

info@mcloughlinconsulting.ca