Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Base Pivot ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name: If you choose to provide it when subscribing or contacting us
  • Contact information: When you submit inquiries through our contact form

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, links clicked
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Analytics data: Through services like Google Analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our weekly newsletter (if you've subscribed)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website content and user experience
  • Understand how our audience engages with our content
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) who help us deliver our newsletter
  • Analytics providers: Services like Google Analytics to understand website usage
  • Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

Email Communications

Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You will receive one email per week (The Montreal Market Brief)
  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
  • We will never send you promotional emails from third parties
  • We will never share your email address with other companies

Transactional Emails

We may send you non-marketing emails related to:

  • Responses to your inquiries
  • Important updates to our service or policies
  • Confirmation of your subscription or unsubscription

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact inquiries: For a reasonable period to address your request
  • Analytics data: As per our analytics provider's retention policy (typically 26 months)

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Unsubscribe: Opt out of email communications at any time
  • Object: Object to our processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@basepivot.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve our content and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

This privacy policy applies to Base Pivot and all services we provide. By using our website or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the practices described in this policy.