LEGAL

Where law meets LiDAR and compliance gets cartographic

Welcome to the legal pages of Northern Prairie3D Geoinformatics.

Here you’ll find our lovingly curated ensemble of policies, statements, and disclaimers, drafted with precision (and maybe a dash of eye strain) to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and the occasional cookie crumb trail.

Whether you're here to read our Privacy Policy, review the Terms of Use, make sense of our Cookie Policy, or check our GDPR Compliance; you've landed in the right airspace.

Please read responsibly, and remember... Legal pages are like flying survey grids; not always exciting, but absolutely essential.

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Legal Disclaimer

The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and should NOT be mistaken for legal advice, professional surveying/engineering guidance, or unsolicited life coaching.

Prairie3D Geoinformatics makes every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information provided, but we accept no liability for typos, solar flares, stubborn sources of EM interference, or your browser's stubborn refusal to load things properly.

By navigating this site, you acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms set forth in these documents; even if you skimmed them like a drone flyover.

Fly safe, click wisely.

Terms Of Use

By accessing or using our website located at [www.prairie3d.com] [www.prairie3d.ca] (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms.

2. Use of Site and Services
Prairie3D Geoinformatics provides information on aerial survey services, geospatial data processing, and related technologies. The Site is intended for informational and business purposes only. You agree not to use the Site:

For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
To infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
To upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or disruptive technologies
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its infrastructure

3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations, is the property of Prairie3D Geoinformatics or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use or reproduction of any materials may result in legal action.

4. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Prairie3D Geoinformatics. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites and encourage users to review their terms and policies.

5. No Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied. Prairie3D Geoinformatics disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy of content. We do not warrant that the Site will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted.

6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Prairie3D Geoinformatics shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Site or any content therein. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, profits, or business interruption.

7. Changes to Terms
We may modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We recommend checking this page periodically.

8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Saskatchewan.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please utilize the contact form located at:
Subject Line: “Terms of Use Request.”

Privacy Policy

Prairie3D Geoinformatics (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [www.prairie3d.com] [www.prairie3d.ca] (the “Site”).

By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, company name, or job title when you:

Contact us via forms or email
Request a quote or service
Subscribe to updates or newsletters
Engage with us on social media

b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-identifying information such as:

Browser type and version
IP address and geolocation
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Referring URLs
Device and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Deliver requested services or quotes
Improve website functionality and user experience
Monitor website security and traffic
Send newsletters or promotional material (if opted-in)
Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
Government authorities or regulators as required by law
Third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for usage tracking

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. These may include:

Session cookies (temporary, expire after visit)
Persistent cookies (remember preferences across visits)
Third-party cookies (e.g., analytics)

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. See our [Cookie Policy] for more.

5. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no digital transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights regarding your personal data. These include:

Access, update, or correct your data
Withdraw consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)
Request deletion or restriction of processing
Object to processing for direct marketing
Request data portability (when applicable)

To exercise these rights, utilize the contact form located at:
Subject Line: "Data Rights and Choices"

8. CCPA Notice (For California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: Although we do not sell personal data, California residents may request to opt out of any future sale.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under CCPA.

To make a CCPA request, utilize the contact form located at:
Subject Line: “CCPA Request.”
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. CalOPPA Compliance (California Online Privacy Protection Act)

As required by CalOPPA, we disclose the following:

Users can visit our Site anonymously
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word “Privacy” and is accessible on the Site footer
We will notify users of material policy changes on this page
Users can change their personal information by contacting us directly at the linked web form:

Do Not Track Signals:
Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals. We continue to explore industry standards regarding such requests.

10. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before engaging.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Prairie3D Geoinformatics (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website ([www.prairie3d.com][www.prairie3d.ca]) to do the same. In accordance with the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond to properly submitted copyright infringement notices and take appropriate action, including removal of infringing material and, where applicable, termination of access for repeat offenders.

1. Notification of Claimed Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied, used, or displayed on this Site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a written DMCA notice to our Designated Copyright Agent. Your notice must include:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
A description of where the infringing material is located on the Site (a specific URL or relevant page)
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Send DMCA notices using the contact form located at:
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Request"

2. Counter Notification

If you believe that material you posted on the Site was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter notification in accordance with Section 512(g) of the DMCA. Your counter notice must include:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location of the material before it was removed or disabled
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if outside the U.S., that you consent to jurisdiction in any district where we may be found
A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent

We will forward valid counter notifications to the original complaining party and reinstate the removed material if no legal action is initiated within 10 business days.

3. Repeat Infringer Policy

Prairie3D Geoinformatics may, at its discretion, restrict or terminate access for users who are repeat infringers or who violate intellectual property rights repeatedly.

4. Misuse of DMCA

Submitting false or misleading notices or counter notices may result in legal liability under Section 512(f) of the DMCA. Please ensure your claims are accurate and made in good faith.