Privacy Policy – Current Systems Corporation

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Current Systems Corporation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting personal information collected through our platform and related services ("Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information. "Personal information" means information that identifies or could reasonably identify an individual.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal & Account Information

  • Contact details provided during registration (name, email, phone number).
  • Licensing or eligibility information provided by users.

Project & Operational Data

  • Project files, documentation, and materials submitted through the platform.
  • If such data includes personal information, it is handled in accordance with this Policy.
  • We do not collect or store CE Code text, CSA copyrighted materials, or proprietary regulatory content.

Usage & Technical Information

  • Interactions with features and tools.
  • Device type, operating system, browser version, IP address, and similar technical data.

Analytics Data (Firebase Analytics)

Collected in aggregated form, including:

  • Page views
  • Feature usage
  • Session duration
  • Device type and performance metrics

We configure Firebase to avoid collecting personally identifiable information and do not send project data, calculator inputs, or form entries to analytics.

Payment Information

  • Processed securely by our third party payment processor (Stripe).
  • We do not store full credit card numbers.

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Services
  • Process subscription payments and manage billing
  • Verify eligibility for certain features where required
  • Communicate updates, notices, and support information
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Analyze aggregated usage patterns to improve performance and user experience
  • Track free-plan periods, subscription status, and account activity
  • Support troubleshooting and customer service requests

We collect only the information necessary to operate the Services.

We do not analyze project data for CE Code compliance, regulatory interpretation, or authoritative determinations.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose information:

  • To Stripe for payment processing
  • To Google Cloud/Firebase for hosting, storage, and operational infrastructure
  • To trusted service providers who support our operations under confidentiality obligations
  • As required by law, regulation, or to protect safety or security

Service providers are contractually required to protect personal information and use it only to provide services to us.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, including:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Access controls
  • Audit logging
  • Regular security assessments

Backup copies may be retained for disaster recovery for up to 30 days.

5. Data Location & Residency

We prioritize Canadian data residency and configure our systems so that operational data is stored in Canada wherever technically feasible.

  • Most platform data is stored in Canada using Canadian based infrastructure.
  • Some technical metadata processed by service providers (e.g., Google Cloud, Stripe) may be handled in other jurisdictions with adequate data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

Typical retention periods:

  • Active accounts: Retained for the duration of the account
  • Inactive accounts: Deleted after 24 months of inactivity unless legal requirements require longer retention
  • Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Project data: Retained according to user preferences and account status
  • Support communications: Retained for 12 months after resolution

Users may request earlier deletion where legally permissible.

7. User Rights

Individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information (subject to legal limits)
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Export your project data

We may require identity verification before processing requests.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns

Types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Used to understand usage patterns
  • Preference cookies: Used to remember settings

We do not use advertising cookies or third party tracking cookies.

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

9. Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to understand platform usage and improve performance. Analytics data includes:

  • Page views
  • Feature usage
  • Device information
  • Engagement metrics

We do not use:

  • Google Ads
  • Remarketing
  • Ad personalization
  • Google Signals
  • Cross site tracking

Analytics is used solely to improve the platform.

Operational data remains stored in Canada. Analytics data may be processed by Google in accordance with their privacy practices.

Users may disable analytics through browser settings or privacy tools.

10. Third Party Services

Our Services integrate with third party providers that have their own privacy policies:

We encourage users to review these policies.

11. Professional Use Only

Our Services are designed for licensed professionals, contractors, inspectors, and organizations. They are not intended for general consumer use.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals using the Services outside a professional or organizational context.

The Services do not store, process, or analyze CE Code text or CSA copyrighted materials.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or website, typically with at least 30 days' notice.

The "Last Updated" date indicates when the Policy was most recently revised.

13. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Information

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy:

Email: privacy@currentsystems.ca

Company: Current Systems Corporation