Brick A Braak
Brick A Braak

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 25, 2026

Last Updated: May 25, 2026


Our Commitment to Your Privacy


Brick A Braak ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (brickabraak.ca) or use our services.


We understand that estate management and executor services involve sensitive personal and financial information. We take our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously and comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and all applicable British Columbia privacy laws.



1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide to Us


When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:

1.1 Contact Information:

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number


1.2 Estate and Service Information:

  • Details about the estate you're managing
  • Property information (addresses, descriptions)
  • Family member information (names, relationships, contact details)
  • Financial information related to estate assets
  • Information about items for estate sales or downsizing
  • Photos and personal items for bereavement tribute services
  • Funeral and memorial preferences


1.3 Communication Records:

  • Correspondence via email, phone, or in-person meetings
  • Notes from consultations
  • Service agreements and contracts



2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:


2.1 Technical Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages you visit on our site
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Referring website


2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.


2.3 Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies (required for website functionality)
  • Analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use our site)
  • Preference cookies (to remember your settings)



3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:


3.1 To Provide Our Services:

  • Estate executor and administration services
  • Downsizing and moving coordination
  • Estate sales and online auctions
  • Property preparation and management
  • Bereavement tribute packages
  • Consultation and guidance


3.2 To Communicate With You:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Provide updates on your estate or service progress
  • Send appointment reminders
  • Share important information about our services


3.3 To Improve Our Services:

  • Understand how our website is used
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Develop new services based on client needs


3.4 For Legal and Business Purposes:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Maintain business records



4. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:


4.1 With Service Providers:

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and delivering services to you. These may include:

  • Contact Photo Arts (for bereavement tribute services)
  • Estate sale platform providers
  • Legal professionals (lawyers, notaries)
  • Financial professionals (accountants, appraisers)
  • Property service providers (cleaners, contractors, realtors)
  • Technology service providers (website hosting, email services)

All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.


4.2 With Your Consent:

We may share information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so, such as:

  • Sharing estate information with beneficiaries
  • Coordinating with family members
  • Working with funeral homes for memorial services
  • Communicating with realtors for property sales


4.3 For Legal Reasons:

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as:

  • In response to a court order or subpoena
  • To comply with legal processes
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of others


4.4 In Business Transactions:

If Brick A Braak is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

Data Security


We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.


4.5 Our security measures include:

  • Secure storage of physical documents in locked filing systems
  • Password-protected and encrypted digital files
  • Secure communication channels for sensitive information
  • Limited access to personal information (only employees who need it to perform their duties)
  • Regular security reviews and updates
  • Secure disposal of information when no longer needed


However, please note:

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or access credentials you use to interact with our services.



5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.


5.1 Retention Periods:

  • Active Client Files: Duration of service plus 7 years (to comply with estate and tax record requirements)
  • Executor Services: Duration of estate administration plus 7 years
  • Consultation Inquiries (no service engaged): 2 years, then securely deleted
  • Website Analytics: 26 months
  • Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

After the retention period expires, we securely destroy or anonymize your personal information.



6. Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:


6.1 Right to Access:

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide you with a copy of your information in a commonly used format.


6.2 Right to Correction:

If you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you have the right to request correction.


6.3 Right to Withdrawal of Consent:

You may withdraw your consent for us to use your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. Note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide services to you.


6.4 Right to Deletion:

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements and legitimate business needs.


6.5 Right to Complain:

If you believe we have not handled your personal information properly, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.


6.6 How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@brickabraak.ca

Phone: 250-444-8080

Mail: Brick A Braak, 327 Market Avenue, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4


We will respond to your request within 30 days.



7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Funeral homes
  • Legal service providers
  • Estate sale platforms
  • Social media platforms


We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.



8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.



9. Marketing Communications

We may send you information about our services, updates, and educational content related to estate planning and management.


You can opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
  • Contacting us at info@brickabraak.ca
  • Calling us at 250-444-8080


Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you service-related communications (such as updates about your estate administration or appointment reminders).



10. Google reCAPTCHA

Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. Google reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends it to Google for analysis.


Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service:

  • Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms



11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.


When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, we will notify you by email or prominent notice on our website
  • Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy


We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.



12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:


Brick A Braak Address:

327 Market Avenue

Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4

Canada

Phone: 250-444-8080

Email: info@brickabraak.ca

Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 9 AM – 4 PM

Friday: 9 AM – 3 PM

Weekends: By Appointment



13. Privacy Commissioner Contact

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may contact:


Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376

Phone: 819-994-5444

TTY: 819-994-6591

Website: www.priv.gc.ca

Mail:

30 Victoria Street

Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3



14. Consent

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

For services involving sensitive estate information, we will obtain your explicit written consent through our service agreements.


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