Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

BlueChip People Strategies ("BlueChip", "we", "us", "our") is an HR and leadership advisory practice based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and serving North America. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, contact us, or engage our services.

This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to:

• Visitors to bluechip-people-strategies.com

• Individuals who contact us by email or through our website

• Clients who engage us for advisory, coaching, workshop, or speaking services

2. What Personal Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Name and job title

• Work email address and phone number

• Organization name

• Information about your HR situation or workplace context shared during intake or sessions

• Payment information (processed by Stripe — we do not store card details)

• Booking information (processed by Cal.com)

Information collected automatically when you visit our website:

• Pages visited and time spent on site (via Squarespace analytics)

• General location (country/region level)

• Device and browser type

• Referring website

We do not use tracking cookies beyond standard Squarespace analytics. We do not run advertising pixels or third-party retargeting.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and schedule sessions

• Deliver advisory, coaching, workshop, or speaking services

• Process payments

• Send session-related communications (confirmations, follow-ups, invoices)

• Comply with legal obligations

• Improve our services and website

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

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party tools to operate our business. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:

• Squarespace — website hosting and analytics (squarespace.com/privacy)

• Stripe — payment processing (stripe.com/privacy)

• Cal.com — appointment scheduling (cal.com/privacy)

• Notion — internal notes and client file management (notion.so/privacy)

• Google — calendar and email (policies.google.com/privacy)

We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.

5. Confidentiality of Client Information

Information shared during advisory sessions is treated as confidential. We do not disclose client-specific details to third parties except:

• Where required by law or regulatory authority

• With your express written consent

• Where necessary to prevent serious harm

Session notes are stored securely and accessed only by our team.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to deliver services and meet legal obligations. Client files are generally retained for a minimum of seven years following the conclusion of an engagement, in accordance with standard professional practice in Alberta.

You may request deletion of your information at any time (subject to legal retention requirements) by contacting us at hello@bluechip-people-strategies.com.

7. Your Privacy Rights

As a resident of Alberta, Canada, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) including the right to:

• Know what personal information we hold about you

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Withdraw consent to collection or use (subject to legal or contractual limitations)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@bluechip-people-strategies.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. This includes use of password-protected systems, encrypted cloud storage, and access controls limited to our team.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults in professional or organizational contexts. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

BlueChip People Strategies

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

hello@bluechip-people-strategies.com

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