Privacy Policy

Drillmark Energy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of information collected through our website and research activities. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding data collection, use, and disclosure.

1.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us or request services, we may collect:

• Name and organization affiliation
• Email address and phone number
• Inquiry details and project information
• Correspondence and communication records

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our website may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website and exit pages
• Device information and operating system

Information collected may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
• Deliver research services and technical documentation
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Communicate about research findings and capabilities
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

Site-Specific Data: Information about specific operational sites, locations, and project details provided by clients is handled with appropriate confidentiality. We do not disclose site-specific data to third parties without explicit consent.

Aggregated Research Findings: General research findings may be published in aggregate form to advance industry knowledge and contribute to improved environmental practices. Published materials do not reveal site-specific details or proprietary operational information.

Field Data: Terrain measurements, imagery analysis, and assessment results collected during research activities are stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel involved in specific projects.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With Consent: When you explicitly authorize disclosure
• Service Providers: Third-party contractors performing services on our behalf (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Collaboration Partners: Academic or research institutions in collaborative projects (with appropriate data use agreements)

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security Measures Include:

• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data handling procedures
• Confidentiality agreements with staff and contractors

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Research data supporting published findings is retained in accordance with academic and scientific standards.

Depending on jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to information we hold about you
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion of information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Objection to certain uses of information
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is consent-based

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below.

Our website may contain links to external sites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

As a Canadian organization, we comply with applicable federal and provincial privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) where applicable.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our website following policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact: