Last Updated: June 16, 2026
Z R Sons Inc. ("Z R Sons", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by our customers, suppliers, business partners, website visitors, and other individuals with whom we conduct business.
As a Canadian company engaged in the international sourcing, trading, import, export, and distribution of precious metals, we recognize that trust is fundamental to every business relationship. Protecting personal information is an important part of maintaining that trust.
This Privacy Policy explains how Z R Sons Inc. collects, uses, stores, shares, retains, and safeguards personal information obtained through our website, business communications, commercial relationships, and other interactions.
Our objective is to ensure that personal information is handled responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation and internationally recognized privacy principles.
By accessing our website or providing personal information to Z R Sons Inc., you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Z R Sons Inc. is a Canadian corporation engaged in the responsible sourcing, international trading, import, export, and distribution of precious metals.
Our activities include developing commercial relationships with suppliers, refiners, logistics providers, financial institutions, industrial customers, and other participants in the global precious metals supply chain.
Our website serves as an informational platform describing our company, business activities, corporate governance, and means of contacting us.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain:
This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to conducting business responsibly while respecting the privacy rights of all individuals who interact with Z R Sons Inc.
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:
This Privacy Policy applies to information relating to:
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our website. Users should review the privacy policies of those third-party websites independently.
Z R Sons Inc. is committed to handling personal information in accordance with the following principles:
Accountability: We accept responsibility for personal information under our control and maintain policies and procedures designed to protect that information throughout its lifecycle.
Transparency: We aim to communicate openly regarding our privacy practices and explain how personal information is collected, used, retained, and disclosed.
Limited Collection: We collect only the information reasonably necessary to support our legitimate business activities, comply with applicable legal requirements, and maintain responsible commercial relationships.
Appropriate Use: Personal information is used only for the purposes for which it was collected or for purposes otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.
Data Accuracy: Where appropriate, we take reasonable steps to maintain accurate and up-to-date personal information relevant to our business relationships.
Security: We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.
Limited Retention: Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil legitimate business purposes and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Individual Rights: Where applicable, individuals may request access to their personal information, request corrections, or raise privacy concerns in accordance with applicable laws.
Continuous Improvement: We periodically review and update our privacy practices to reflect changes in legislation, technology, industry standards, and our business operations.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
"Personal Information" means information about an identifiable individual, whether recorded electronically or otherwise. Examples include a person's name, contact information, identification details, employment information, and business contact information where applicable under Canadian privacy legislation.
"Business Information" means information relating to companies, partnerships, organizations, and commercial entities that may be collected during the course of establishing or maintaining business relationships.
"Processing" means any operation performed on personal information, including collection, recording, organization, storage, consultation, use, disclosure, transmission, retention, deletion, or destruction.
"Supplier" means any individual or organization providing products or services to Z R Sons Inc., including precious metals suppliers, logistics providers, consultants, technology providers, and professional advisers.
"Customer" means any individual or organization purchasing products or services from Z R Sons Inc. or seeking to establish a commercial relationship with us.
"Website" means the official Z R Sons Inc. website located at www.zrsons.com, including any associated webpages, online forms, or digital services operated by or on behalf of Z R Sons Inc.
Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, we may collect the following categories of information.
Where appropriate, we may collect information relating to commercial relationships, including:
We may retain records of communications including:
When you access our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
Such information assists us in maintaining website functionality, improving user experience, enhancing security, and understanding general website usage patterns.
Z R Sons Inc. collects personal information using lawful, fair, and transparent methods. Depending on the nature of your interaction with us, information may be collected directly from you, automatically through our website, or from other legitimate sources where permitted by applicable law.
We may collect information when you:
Providing certain information may be necessary for us to evaluate and establish commercial relationships or to fulfil legal and regulatory obligations.
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This information may include:
This information generally does not identify an individual directly but may be associated with personal information where permitted by law.
Where appropriate and legally permissible, we may obtain information from third parties, including:
Information obtained from third parties is used only for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Z R Sons Inc. uses personal information only for legitimate business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy. Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, personal information may be used to:
Personal information may be used to:
As a participant in the international precious metals industry, Z R Sons Inc. may collect and use information to:
Information may also be used to:
We may process personal information where necessary to:
Z R Sons Inc. recognizes the importance of obtaining consent where required by applicable privacy legislation. Depending on the circumstances, consent may be:
For example, by submitting a contact form or requesting information, you consent to our use of your personal information for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.
Where sensitive information is required, we will seek consent in a manner appropriate to the circumstances unless otherwise authorized or required by law.
Individuals may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal, contractual, or regulatory restrictions. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services or maintain a business relationship.
Requests to withdraw consent should be directed to our Privacy Officer using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and better understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow websites to recognize returning visitors and remember certain preferences.
Essential Cookies: Essential cookies enable core website functionality, including security features and basic navigation. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting aggregated statistical information. This information may be used to:
Functional Cookies: Functional cookies remember user preferences, such as language settings or other website preferences, to improve future visits.
Most internet browsers allow users to:
Disabling cookies may affect certain website features or functionality.
Z R Sons Inc. primarily operates as a business-to-business organization. We do not sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Where we provide newsletters, industry updates, or other communications, individuals will have the opportunity to unsubscribe or opt out in accordance with applicable law.
We may continue to send communications necessary to administer an existing business relationship or comply with legal obligations.
We do not disclose personal information except where necessary for legitimate business purposes or as permitted or required by applicable law. Depending on the circumstances, information may be shared with:
All third-party service providers receiving personal information are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards and use the information only for authorized purposes.
Z R Sons Inc. does not sell personal information. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for unrelated advertising or commercial marketing purposes.
Business communications with customers, suppliers, and business partners may be retained as part of our normal business records. Such communications may include:
These records are retained in accordance with our document retention practices and applicable legal requirements.
As an international precious metals trading company, Z R Sons Inc. conducts business with customers, suppliers, logistics providers, financial institutions, professional advisers, and other commercial partners located in multiple jurisdictions.
Accordingly, personal information may be transferred, stored, processed, or accessed outside the province or country in which it was originally collected where reasonably necessary to facilitate legitimate business activities. Examples may include:
Where personal information is transferred across borders, Z R Sons Inc. takes reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate contractual, administrative, and technical safeguards are in place to protect such information.
Individuals should be aware that information transferred outside Canada may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed and may be accessible to governmental authorities under applicable legislation.
Protecting personal information is an essential component of our corporate governance and risk management framework.
Z R Sons Inc. maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against:
The safeguards implemented by Z R Sons Inc. are designed to be appropriate to the sensitivity of the information being protected. Depending on the nature of the information, these safeguards may include:
While no system of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, Z R Sons Inc. continuously reviews its security practices to reduce risk and improve the protection of personal information.
Z R Sons Inc. retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
The retention period for specific categories of information may vary depending upon:
When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed, deleted, or anonymized in accordance with our record retention practices.
Subject to applicable Canadian privacy legislation, individuals may have the following rights regarding their personal information.
Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether Z R Sons Inc. holds personal information relating to you and, where appropriate, request access to that information.
Right to Correction: If you believe that personal information maintained by Z R Sons Inc. is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you may request that it be corrected. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that personal information remains accurate and current for the purposes for which it is used.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where our collection, use, or disclosure of personal information is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal, regulatory, or contractual restrictions. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to continue providing certain products, services, or commercial opportunities.
Right to Make a Privacy Inquiry: Individuals may contact us at any time to:
Requests concerning personal information should be submitted in writing to our Privacy Officer.
To protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure, Z R Sons Inc. may request sufficient information to verify the identity of the individual making the request before providing access or making corrections.
We will respond to requests within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In certain circumstances permitted by law, access to information may be limited or refused. Where access cannot be provided, we will explain the reason to the extent permitted by applicable legislation.
Z R Sons Inc. is committed to addressing privacy concerns in a fair, timely, and respectful manner.
If you believe your personal information has not been handled appropriately, we encourage you to contact our Privacy Officer. We will:
If you remain dissatisfied following our response, you may have the right to contact the appropriate privacy regulator or supervisory authority, subject to applicable legislation.
The Z R Sons Inc. website and services are intended primarily for commercial and business purposes.
Our website is not directed toward children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
If we become aware that personal information has been inadvertently collected from a child without appropriate authorization where required by law, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties for informational purposes. These websites operate independently of Z R Sons Inc.
We do not control and are not responsible for:
Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they access.
In the event of a proposed or completed:
personal information may be disclosed to professional advisers or prospective transaction participants where reasonably necessary and subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
Any successor organization will be expected to protect personal information in a manner substantially consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Z R Sons Inc. recognizes that protecting personal information is an essential component of responsible corporate governance.
We are committed to maintaining policies, procedures, and internal controls designed to ensure that personal information is collected, used, disclosed, retained, and safeguarded in a manner that is consistent with applicable privacy legislation and recognized industry practices.
Our privacy management program is designed to support:
Management periodically reviews our privacy program to ensure it remains appropriate for our business activities and evolving legal requirements.
Z R Sons Inc. has designated responsibility for overseeing its privacy program. The Privacy Officer is responsible for:
The Privacy Officer may delegate specific responsibilities where appropriate while maintaining overall accountability for the administration of our privacy program.
Although Z R Sons Inc. maintains safeguards designed to protect personal information, no organization can guarantee absolute security.
If we become aware of a privacy incident involving personal information under our control, we will take appropriate steps to:
We maintain internal procedures to support the identification, reporting, and management of privacy incidents.
Z R Sons Inc. reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:
Updated versions will be published on our website together with the revised "Last Updated" date. Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notice of material changes.
Continued use of our website following publication of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised policy to the extent permitted by law.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable federal laws of Canada.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits any rights or obligations established under applicable privacy legislation.
Questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to our Privacy Officer.
Privacy Officer
Z R Sons Inc. — Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Email: info@zrsons.com
Website: www.zrsons.com
When contacting us, please provide sufficient information to allow us to identify and respond to your request in a timely manner.
To ensure that this Privacy Policy remains current and effective, Z R Sons Inc. will periodically review its contents. Reviews may be conducted:
Any updates will be reflected in the version history and effective date.
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | June 16, 2026 | Initial publication |
At Z R Sons Inc., we believe that protecting personal information is fundamental to building lasting business relationships based on integrity, transparency, and trust.
As we continue to grow our international precious metals trading business, we remain committed to maintaining responsible privacy practices, implementing appropriate safeguards, and respecting the rights of every individual who entrusts us with their personal information.
We appreciate the confidence placed in Z R Sons Inc. and remain dedicated to protecting that trust through responsible information management and continuous improvement of our privacy practices.
