Privacy Policy

At ArctiQ Fuel, we are deeply committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This comprehensive privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal information when you use our website and energy consulting services.

We believe in complete transparency about our data practices and provide you with full control over your personal information. This policy applies to all visitors, clients, and users of our services.

Last updated: July 30, 2025 | Effective date: August 1, 2025

Information We Collect

Personal Data Collection

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Full name, professional title, company name, and contact preferences
  • Communication Data: Content of messages, inquiries, and consultation requests you send to us
  • Project Information: Details about your energy projects, technical requirements, and service preferences
  • Professional Details: Industry expertise, company size, project scope, and geographic regions of interest
  • Consultation Data: Information shared during consultations, assessments, and service delivery

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device information
  • Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, and navigation behavior
  • Performance Metrics: Loading times, error reports, and site functionality usage
  • Geographic Data: General location information based on IP address for service customization
  • Referral Information: Sources that directed you to our website and marketing campaign effectiveness

Information from Third Parties

  • Business Databases: Professional information from publicly available business directories
  • Marketing Partners: Contact information from legitimate marketing partnerships and referrals
  • Service Providers: Technical and analytics data from our authorized service providers
  • Social Media: Public profile information if you interact with our social media presence

Legal Basis for Data Processing

Legitimate Business Interests

Processing necessary for our legitimate interests in providing energy consulting services, improving our offerings, and maintaining business operations.

Contractual Necessity

Data processing required to fulfill our contractual obligations when providing consulting services or responding to service requests.

Legal Compliance

Processing required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards in the energy consulting industry.

Consent

Voluntary consent for marketing communications, analytics, and optional services that enhance your experience.

Data Retention Periods

Contact Information 5 years after last contact
Project Documentation 7 years for compliance
Analytics Data 26 months maximum
Marketing Data Until consent withdrawn
Technical Logs 12 months for security

How We Use Your Information

Primary Service Delivery

Consultation Services

  • • Responding to service inquiries and consultation requests
  • • Providing customized energy resource assessments
  • • Delivering technical consulting and strategic recommendations
  • • Managing project communications and documentation
  • • Facilitating expert consultations and technical support

Client Relationship Management

  • • Maintaining professional client relationships
  • • Tracking project progress and service delivery
  • • Providing ongoing technical support and guidance
  • • Managing billing, invoicing, and payment processing
  • • Ensuring service quality and client satisfaction

Website and Service Improvement

Analytics and Performance

We analyze website usage patterns, user behavior, and service performance to continuously improve our offerings. This includes understanding which services are most valuable, optimizing user experience, and identifying areas for enhancement.

Technical Optimization

Usage data helps us optimize website performance, improve loading times, fix technical issues, and ensure compatibility across different devices and browsers for the best user experience.

Marketing and Communications

Professional Communications

  • • Sending service updates and industry insights relevant to your interests
  • • Sharing information about new services and consulting capabilities
  • • Providing educational content about arctic energy resources
  • • Inviting participation in industry events and professional opportunities

Personalized Marketing

With your consent, we may personalize marketing messages based on your interests, project requirements, and engagement history to provide more relevant information about our services.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

Service Providers

We share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, marketing automation, and technical support. All providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

Professional Partners

When providing comprehensive consulting services, we may share relevant project information with qualified professional partners, always with appropriate confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Data Protection and Security

Technical Security Measures

Encryption and Storage

  • • Advanced SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • AES-256 encryption for data storage and backups
  • • Secure cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade protection
  • • Regular security updates and patch management

Access Controls

  • • Multi-factor authentication for system access
  • • Role-based access control with principle of least privilege
  • • Regular access reviews and permission audits
  • • Secure password policies and management

Operational Security

Monitoring and Detection

Continuous monitoring systems detect and respond to potential security threats, unauthorized access attempts, and unusual data access patterns in real-time.

Staff Training and Protocols

Regular security training for all staff members, strict data handling protocols, and comprehensive confidentiality agreements ensure human-level security.

Incident Response

Comprehensive incident response plan including immediate threat containment, forensic analysis, affected party notification, and regulatory reporting procedures.

Breach Notification Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your personal information, we are committed to:

  • Immediate Response: Contain the breach and assess its scope within 2 hours of detection
  • Regulatory Notification: Report to relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by law
  • Individual Notification: Inform affected individuals within 72 hours via preferred communication method
  • Remediation: Implement corrective measures and provide identity protection resources when appropriate
  • Transparency: Provide regular updates on investigation progress and preventive measures

Your Privacy Rights

Fundamental Data Rights

Right to Access

Request a comprehensive report of all personal data we hold about you, including sources, processing purposes, and sharing details.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete information in our records.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data when there's no compelling reason for continued processing.

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.

Right to Object

Object to processing of your personal data for marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.

Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of data processing in specific circumstances while maintaining data storage.

How to Exercise Your Rights

Submit a Privacy Request

Contact us through our secure contact form to submit privacy-related requests. We'll verify your identity and respond within 30 days.

Submit Privacy Request Secure and confidential processing
Response Time
Within 30 days
Verification Required
Identity confirmation
No Cost
Free of charge

Marketing Communications Control

You have complete control over marketing communications from ArctiQ Fuel:

Opt-Out Options

  • • Unsubscribe links in all marketing communications
  • • Contact form requests for communication preferences
  • • Account settings for registered users

Granular Control

  • • Choose specific types of communications
  • • Set frequency preferences
  • • Maintain service-related communications only