Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use (collectively, “Agreement”) describes the policies and procedures of BCinfo (the “Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. It also sets forth the terms under which you may use or access Our websites, mobile applications, or any related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing, downloading, installing, or otherwise using Our Service in any manner (including via website or mobile application), you (“User,” “You,” or “Your”) acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If You do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms and Amendments

(a) Acceptance of Terms. By accessing, browsing, installing, or otherwise using the Service, You signify Your agreement to be bound by this Agreement. These terms apply each time You use or cause access to the Service, irrespective of the medium or device used.

(b) Amendments and Updates. We may modify or update this Agreement at any time, with or without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service following any modifications or updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. It is Your responsibility to review this Agreement regularly.

(c) Implied Acceptance. If You continue to use the Service following any amendment or update, You affirm that You accept, agree, and understand the revised Agreement. If You do not agree, do not use or access the Service.

2. Scope

This Agreement covers Your use of:

• Our public-facing website located at https://bcinfo.in/
• Any mobile application offered under the BCinfo name (the “Mobile App”).
• Any other online or offline services, features, or applications provided by the Company that link to or reference this Agreement.

3. Interpretation and Definitions

The words with initial capital letters have meanings defined here or in context. These definitions apply whether such words appear in singular or plural.

• Account means a unique account created for You to access parts of Our Service.
• Affiliate means any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means direct or indirect ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or securities entitled to vote for the election of directors.
• Cookies are small files placed on Your Device by a website or mobile app. They contain details of Your browsing history among other uses.
• Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
• Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the Website and the Mobile App (or any related services) provided by the Company.
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company, including third parties who assist in analyzing or providing Our Service.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, such as the duration of a page visit or app usage statistics.
• You means the individual or legal entity accessing or using the Service.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

(a) Accountability for Content. You acknowledge that all information, data, text, images, videos, or other content (“User-Generated Content”) submitted, posted, or otherwise transmitted through the Service is the sole responsibility of the originator. You remain solely responsible for any content You submit, post, or provide.

(b) Limitation of Liability for User Content. The Company is not responsible for content provided by users or third parties, including but not limited to the accuracy or completeness of such content. We are not liable for errors or omissions in any user or third-party content.

(c) No Obligation to Monitor. The Company reserves the right (but is under no obligation) to monitor, remove, edit, or block access to any content at any time and for any reason, without notice to You.

5. Submission of User-Generated Content

(a) Grant of License. By submitting or posting User-Generated Content, You grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license, including the waiver of any moral rights, to use, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, perform, promote, archive, translate, and create derivative works of such content, in any format or medium now known or later developed.

(b) Warranties and Representations. You warrant that You own or control all relevant rights to any content You provide, and that You have obtained any necessary consents or licenses to grant the rights outlined above.

(c) Editorial Rights. You acknowledge the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to review, remove, edit, refuse to publish, or block access to Your submitted content at any time, for any reason, without notice.

(d) User Responsibility. You are solely responsible for the creation, accuracy, and legality of the User-Generated Content You provide. The Company assumes no responsibility for users’ conduct or for moderating User-Generated Content.

6. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

We collect and use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to this collection and use in accordance with this Agreement. The main categories of Personal Data We collect include:

• Contact Information (e.g., email address, mailing address, state/province, ZIP/postal code, city)
• Usage Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, time and date of visits, and diagnostic data)

6.1 Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically. This may include information such as Your Device’s IP address, browser type and version, the pages You visit, the dates/times of visits, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. When accessing via a mobile device, additional information may be collected automatically (e.g., type of mobile device, unique device ID, IP address, mobile operating system, type of mobile Internet browser).

6.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts to track activity and store certain information. You can instruct Your browser or device to refuse all Cookies or to notify You when a Cookie is sent. Some features of the Service may not function properly if Cookies are disabled.

We use both Session Cookies (deleted when You close Your browser) and Persistent Cookies (remain after closing Your browser) for essential functionality, storing preferences, and security purposes.

7. Use of Your Personal Data

We use Personal Data for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain the Service, including monitoring usage.
• To manage Your Account, giving You access to certain features.
• For contract performance, such as purchase and service agreements.
• To contact You with updates, notifications, or marketing communications.
• To provide You with information regarding similar products or services, unless You opt out.
• To manage Your requests, feedback, or inquiries.
• For business transfers in the event of merger or acquisition.
• For other business purposes, such as data analysis and service improvement.

8. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Agreement, or to comply with legal obligations. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless needed for security, troubleshooting, or legal requirements.

9. Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be processed at Our operating offices and any other locations where parties to the processing are located. By submitting Your data, You consent to such transfers and processing under the laws that may differ from Your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure adequate protections are in place.

10. Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to request the deletion of Personal Data collected about You. Where applicable, You can manage and delete certain information in Your Account settings. Otherwise, You may contact Us directly to request deletion. We may retain certain information when required by law or where We have a lawful basis to do so.

11. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose Your Personal Data under certain circumstances:

• Business Transactions. If We are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred.
• Law Enforcement. We may disclose Personal Data when required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., court orders).
• Other Legal Requirements. We may disclose Your Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, protect Our rights or property, investigate wrongdoing, and ensure user or public safety.

12. Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect Your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed at individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If You discover that a child has provided Personal Data without parental consent, please contact Us to remove that information.

14. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to external websites or services not operated by Us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage You to read the privacy policies of each site You visit.

15. Open Government Licence – British Columbia

Certain data or information provided through the Service may be sourced from or governed by the Open Government Licence – British Columbia. By accessing or using such data, You acknowledge that Your use is subject to the terms and conditions of that licence. For full details, please review the official licence text at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/data/policy-standards/data-policies/open-data/open-government-licence-bc.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

(a) “As Is” Basis. The Service and all content therein are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

(b) Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from or relating to Your use (or inability to use) the Service, even if We have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

(c) No Guarantee. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service. You agree that any reliance on the Service or information contained therein is at Your own risk.

17. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or arising out of Your violation of this Agreement or Your use of the Service.

18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [e.g., Vancouver, British Columbia], unless otherwise required by applicable law.

19. Changes to This Agreement

We reserve the right to update this Agreement at any time. We will post any changes on this page and indicate the date of the latest revision. We will also take reasonable steps to notify You (e.g., via email or prominent notice on the Service) before changes become effective. Your continued use of the Service after the revised Agreement takes effect means that You accept those changes.

20. Contact Us

If You have any questions or concerns regarding this Agreement, please contact Us:

• Email: contact@bcinfo.in

By using the Service, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.