Last updated: July 3, 2026
Wide Area Computer Systems (“Wide Area”, “we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. We handle personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy legislation.
Who we are
Wide Area Computer Systems is a managed IT services provider serving businesses across the Greater Toronto Area. Our website address is https://widearea.ca. You can reach us at sales@widearea.ca or 905-565-0645.
What we collect
Contact form submissions. When you contact us through our website, we collect the information you provide: your name, email address, phone number, company name, and the details of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and, where appropriate, to follow up about our services.
Email and phone contact. If you email or call us, we keep a record of the correspondence so we can serve you effectively.
Technical information. Like most websites, our web server automatically logs standard technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and access times. We use this information for security monitoring and to keep the site running reliably.
Cookies. This site uses a small number of cookies for performance (page caching) and basic site functionality. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles.
How we use your information
- To respond to inquiries and provide quotes or assessments you request
- To deliver and support the services you engage us for
- To maintain the security and performance of our website
- To meet legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not send marketing email without your consent, and you can opt out of any follow-up communication at any time.
Who we share your data with
We share personal information only with service providers who help us operate — for example, our website hosting and email delivery providers. These providers process data on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes. We may also disclose information where required by law.
How long we keep your data
We retain contact inquiries and business correspondence for as long as reasonably needed to serve you and meet our legal obligations, after which they are deleted.
Your rights
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it (subject to information we must keep for legal or contractual reasons). To make a request, contact us at sales@widearea.ca.
Questions or concerns
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, contact us at sales@widearea.ca or 905-565-0645. You also have the right to raise a concern with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
