AlreadyOpen.ca is operated by Ambleside Ventures Inc. (“Ambleside Ventures”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals whose personal information we collect, use, and disclose in the course of operating our website and providing related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia) (“PIPA”).
1. Scope and application
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by AlreadyOpen.ca through this website and through any communications or interactions with Ambleside Ventures Inc. It does not apply to information collected by franchisors, REALTORS®, brokers, sellers, or other third parties whose links, listings, or contact information may appear on this website. Those parties are responsible for their own privacy practices.
2. What personal information we collect
We may collect personal information such as your:
- Name, phone number, and email address
- Business or franchise interests and preferences
- Messages or inquiries you send through contact or listing request forms
- Technical information about your visit, such as IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited
3. How we use your personal information
We use the personal information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide information about established franchise businesses for sale
- Connect interested buyers with the appropriate listing representative, where permitted
- Operate, maintain, and improve the AlreadyOpen.ca website and user experience
- Maintain records of inquiries and communications
- Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements under PIPA, the Real Estate Services Act (British Columbia), and the Franchises Act (British Columbia)
4. Consent
By submitting personal information to AlreadyOpen.ca or Ambleside Ventures Inc., you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
5. Disclosure of personal information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may disclose personal information:
- To listing representatives, franchisors, brokers, sellers, or REALTORS® for the purpose of responding to your listing inquiries
- To service providers who assist in operating our website, managing communications, or maintaining records
- Where required or permitted by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or regulatory authority
6. Protection and retention
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to maintain business records, or as required by law.
7. Access and correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information in our possession, subject to limited exceptions under PIPA. To make such a request, please contact us in writing using the contact details below.
8. Links to other websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites or refer to third-party listings. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Ambleside Ventures Inc.
Email: mark@annable.ca
Phone: 604-240-0944
Province of British Columbia, Canada