PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Applies to:

https://argusinnovates.com/ and any pages, forms, portals, or downloads that link to this notice.

1) WHO WE ARE

Controller: Argus Machine Co. Ltd. (“Argus”, “we”, “us”).

Address: 5820 97th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 3J1

Contact: info@argusinnovates.com • Toll-Free: 1.888.434.9451

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our products and services.

2) WHAT WE COLLECT

We collect information in three ways: (2A) you provide it, (2B) it’s collected automatically, and (2C) we receive it from third parties.

2A. Information you provide

Business contact details (name, job title, company, email, phone, country/region).
Inquiry details (project requirements, files you upload, notes).
Account/application info (if you request credit, careers information if you apply for a job).
Preferences and communications (newsletter opt-ins, consent choices).

2B. Information collected automatically

2C. Information from third parties

Lead sources and referrals, conference/event lists (where permitted).
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising platforms (if used).
Background check or recruiting services (for applicants).
Sensitive personal information: We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories via the website (e.g., health, precise geolocation, government IDs), and we ask you not to include them in free-text fields.

3) WHY WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION (PURPOSES)

To respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and deliver products/services.
To manage customer relationships, contracts, billing, and support.
To operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve our website and services.
To send service messages and, with consent or as permitted, marketing communications.
To analyze site usage (analytics, performance, conversion).
To protect against fraud, misuse, and security incidents; to comply with laws.

Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR): consent, contract necessity, legitimate interests (e.g., B2B sales, network security), and legal obligations.

4) COOKIES & SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure website performance, and (if enabled) support advertising. You can manage cookies via your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences tool (if present). Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality.

Typical categories

5) HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information. We may share with:

Service providers/Processors (hosting, analytics, email/SMS, customer support, payment/credit processing, security).
Business partners who help fulfill orders or projects you request.
Corporate transactions (merger, acquisition, asset sale) where permitted by law.
Legal & safety: to comply with law, enforce agreements, or protect rights, safety, and security.
With your direction or consent, including when you request introductions or references.

Service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for our instructions.

6) INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your information may be processed in jurisdictions other than where you reside (e.g., Canada, the United States, the European Union). Where required, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent transfer mechanisms.

7) DATA RETENTION

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, to comply with legal/contractual requirements, or to resolve disputes. Typical retention:

8) SECURITY

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data (e.g., access controls, encryption in transit, network monitoring, secure development, vendor due diligence). No system is 100% secure; please use caution when sending information online.

9) YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES AND RIGHTS

Email/marketing: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

Cookies: Use your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences tool.

Access, correction, deletion, and other rights: Depending on your location, you may have rights to request:

access to and portability of your data;
correction or deletion;
restriction or objection to processing;
withdrawal of consent (does not affect prior processing);
a copy of safeguards for international transfers.

Region-specific rights

Canada (PIPEDA/Alberta PIPA): request access/correction; ask about how your data is used/disclosed.
EU/UK (GDPR): contact us to exercise rights listed above; you may lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
California (CCPA/CPRA): residents can request access, correction, deletion, and details about disclosures for a business purpose. We do not sell personal information. If we use cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 16.
Colorado/Connecticut/Virginia/Utah: similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of targeted advertising or the sale of personal data where applicable.

To exercise rights, contact us at info@argusinnovates.com. We may need to verify your identity and, for some requests, your authority (e.g., authorized agent).

10) CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website and services are intended for business and professional use and are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information.

11) THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our site may link to third-party websites, plug-ins, or applications. This Policy does not apply to those third parties. Review their privacy notices before providing any information.

12) JOB APPLICANTS

If you apply for a role with Argus, we process your CV/résumé, contact details, qualifications, and background-check information (where permitted). We use this information to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and meet legal obligations. If hired, your information will be handled under our internal HR privacy practices.

13) CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top tells you when we last revised it. Significant changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified by email or site banner.

14) HOW TO CONTACT US

Questions, requests, or complaints about this Policy or our privacy practices can be sent to:

Email: info@argusinnovates.com

Mail: Argus Machine Co. Ltd., 5820 97th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 3J1

Phone: (780).434.9451 Toll-Free: 1.888.434.9451

COOKIE NOTICE

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, analyze traffic, and (if enabled) personalize content/ads. By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to our use of cookies. Use “Cookie Preferences” to manage settings. See our Privacy Policy for details. We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, analyze traffic, and (if enabled) personalize content/ads.