Privacy Policy
Renova Inc.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Renova Inc. ("Renova", "we", "us", or "our") is an Ontario-based home comfort and energy efficiency company providing heating, cooling, insulation, maintenance plans, and related services. We are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
Contact Information
Name, address, phone number, email address.
Property & Service Information
Home type, system details, energy usage data, consultation notes, photos of equipment, service history.
Financial Information
When financing is requested: date of birth, employment information, income range, and credit-related information processed through third-party lenders. Renova does not directly store full credit card numbers or banking credentials unless required for recurring billing.
Communications
Call recordings, SMS, email correspondence, CRM interaction history.
Website Data
IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
2. Purpose of Collection
We collect and use personal information to:
- Schedule and conduct consultations
- Provide quotes and install equipment
- Process rebate applications
- Coordinate financing approvals
- Administer protection plans
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send marketing communications where consent exists
We limit collection to what is reasonably necessary.
3. Consent
Consent may be obtained verbally, electronically, or in writing. By submitting information to Renova, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this policy. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Financing institutions
- Government rebate authorities
- Licensed subcontractors and service partners
- Technology providers including CRM, hosting, payment, and communication platforms
All service providers are required to safeguard personal information. Renova does not sell personal data.
5. Cross-Border Processing
Certain service providers may store or process information outside Canada. In such cases, information may be subject to foreign laws. We implement contractual safeguards to protect data.
6. Security Safeguards
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including encryption, access controls, secure cloud storage, and restricted employee access. While no system is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable measures to protect personal information.
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill service, legal, tax, or regulatory requirements. Information is securely destroyed or anonymized when no longer required.
8. Marketing & CASL Compliance
Renova complies with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation. Marketing emails or SMS are sent only with consent or an existing business relationship. All communications include identification and an unsubscribe mechanism. You may withdraw consent at any time.
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve performance and marketing effectiveness. You may adjust browser settings to disable cookies, though some functionality may be affected.
10. Access & Corrections
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting our Privacy Officer. Identity verification may be required.
11. Contact
Privacy Officer
Renova Inc.
10 Four Seasons Pl, Etobicoke, ON M9B 0A6
Email: info@renovainc.ca
Phone: (416) 499-6199
Renova reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.