Privacy Policy
North American Sciences
Effective Date: April 3, 2025
1. Introduction
Future Energy Innovations Inc., operating as North American Sciences ("we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at www.nasciences.com and purchase or access our digital courses and related services.
We are incorporated in Alberta, Canada, and operate in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
• Name and email address when you register or contact us
• Payment information when you purchase a course (processed securely by our payment processor)
• Communications you send us, including support requests and feedback
• Any content or materials you submit as part of a course program
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referring website or source
• Device type and operating system
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics (see Section 5).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and digital courses
• To process your course purchases and payments
• To communicate with you regarding your account, purchases, or support requests
• To send you relevant updates about our courses and services (you may opt out at any time)
• To improve our website, content, and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal basis:
• Contractual necessity: to fulfil our obligations when you purchase a course
• Consent: for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
• Legitimate interests: to improve our services, detect fraud, and ensure security
• Legal obligation: to comply with applicable Canadian laws and regulations
5. Cookies and Google Analytics
5.1 Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience. We use:
• Essential cookies: required for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors interact with our site
• Preference cookies: to remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This data is anonymized where possible and is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
• Service providers: with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and delivering our services (such as payment processors and email platforms), who are contractually obligated to protect your information
• Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or government authority
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
• Protection of rights: to protect the rights, property, or safety of North American Sciences, our users, or others
7.Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
• Account and purchase records are retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with Canadian tax and business record requirements
• Marketing preferences and communication records are retained until you withdraw consent
• Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings
8. Your Privacy Rights
Under Alberta's PIPA and applicable Canadian privacy legislation, you have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing at any time
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• File a complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Marc.Abbott@NASciences.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted through Squarespace, and your data may be processed on servers located outside of Canada, including in the United States. When your data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable Canadian privacy laws.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and courses are intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take prompt steps to delete it.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the Effective Date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Future Energy Innovations Inc. (operating as North American Sciences)
Email: Marc.Abbott@NASciences.com
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Website: www.nasciences.com
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada. | Effective: April 3, 2025