1. Introduction
Sethi International Trans Inc. ("Sethi International Trans", "we", "us", or "our") is a Canadian trucking and transportation company providing domestic and cross-border freight, logistics, and transportation services across Canada and the United States.
We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal and business information that we collect, use, disclose, and retain in the course of operating our business in compliance with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
2. Scope of This Policy
- All personal information collected from clients, shippers, carriers, owner-operators, and employees.
- All business-confidential information shared by partners in the context of our services.
- Information collected through our website, dispatch systems (TMS), and load boards.
3. Information We Collect
Personal Data
- Contact details & Official ID
- Financial & Banking information
- SIN & Employment Records
- On-duty GPS Location Data
Business Data
- Cargo & Commodity specs
- Bill of Lading & Freight bills
- Customs & Border Documentation
- Contract terms & Pricing
4. How We Use Your Information
Information is collected strictly for the following operational requirements:
7. Confidentiality Obligations
Core Integrity Standard
"All staff and partners are bound by non-disclosure agreements. We do not sell, rent, or trade client identities, load details, or routing info to any third party for commercial gain."
8. Data Security
We employ enterprise-grade safeguards to protect your data:
9. Retention Schedule
| Record Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Freight & Shipping | 6 Years (CRA / Transport Canada) |
| Driver & Personnel Files | Duration of Engagement + 3 Years |
| Customs & Border Docs | 7 Years (CBSA Requirements) |
12. Privacy Officer
For inquiries or to exercise your data access rights, contact our legal desk:
Email Address
hr@sethiinternational.ca
Location
Milton, ON, Canada
Authority
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Authorized Officer Signature
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