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NORTH CRITICAL MINERAL VENTURES CORP.

MINÉRAUX CRITIQUES DU NORD SOCIÉTÉS DE PROJETS CORP.

NCMVC Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

North Critical Mineral Ventures Corp (“NCMVC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of individuals whose information we collect during the course of our operations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information, and describes the rights individuals may have under applicable data protection laws.

This Policy applies to all personal data processed by NCMVC, including through our websites, digital platforms, recruitment activities, supply chain operations, and corporate communications.

2. Governing Laws

NCMVC complies with all relevant privacy and data protection regulations, including:

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union (where applicable)
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 – United Kingdom (where applicable)
Relevant privacy regulations in jurisdictions where we operate

3. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Visitors to our websites or digital platforms
Clients, suppliers, and business partners
Prospective and current employees, contractors, and consultants
Individuals whose data we collect for compliance, due diligence, and operational purposes

4. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect:

Identification & Contact Details: Name, email, phone, postal address, job title, company
Professional & Business Data: Role, affiliation, transactional history, compliance records
Financial Data: Bank details, invoicing, tax identifiers (where required)
Recruitment Data: CVs, qualifications, references, work history, interview notes
Compliance Data: Identity verification results, sanctions or background screening
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, site usage via cookies
Special Category Data: Only processed when required by law or with explicit consent

5. How We Collect Personal Information

Collection methods include direct interactions, website and portal activity, recruitment processes, public databases, corporate registries, professional networks, third-party service providers performing screening or verification, and affiliates within NCMVC’s corporate group.

6. Purpose and Use of Personal Information

Personal data is processed for business relationships, contracts, due diligence, compliance, HR functions, legal obligations, digital services improvement, inquiries response, and security.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

8. Data Minimization & Purpose Limitation

We collect only necessary data and process it exclusively for stated purposes unless permitted or required by law.

9. Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information may be shared with affiliates, professional advisers, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, or counterparties in corporate transactions. We do not sell personal data.

10. CrossBorder Transfers

Data stored or processed outside your jurisdiction uses appropriate safeguards for lawful processing.

11. Data Security

We employ measures like encryption, access controls, and regular reviews to safeguard data, though transmission carries inherent risks.

12. Data Retention

Data retained only as long as necessary or legally required, then securely deleted or anonymized.

13. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. Your Rights

You may request data access, rectification, erasure, restriction, object to processing, withdraw consent, or data portability.

15. Complaints

16. Data Breach Notification

We promptly notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities in case of a data breach.

17. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance experience and analyze traffic. See Cookie Policy (Annex II).

18. Updates to This Policy

Updates posted online with revised effective date.

Data Protection Contact
North Critical Mineral Ventures Corp
161 Bay Street, TD Canada Trust Tower, 27th Floor
Toronto, ON M5J 2S1, Canada
Email: info@ncmvc.com

Annex I: Recruitment Privacy Notice

Scope: This annex applies to personal data collected during recruitment, including job applications, interviews, and candidate assessments.

What We Collect

CVs, cover letters, qualifications, work history
References and background check results
Interview notes and internal evaluation data
Optional diversity or equal opportunity data (processed only with consent)

Purpose

Assessing suitability for roles and managing recruitment processes; maintaining candidate records for future openings (with consent); meeting legal or regulatory obligations related to hiring.

Retention

Candidate data is retained for [X months/years] after recruitment concludes, unless longer retention is required by law or consented to by the candidate.

Rights

Candidates may request access, correction, or deletion of their data at any time by contacting privacy@ncmvc.com.

Annex II: Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your browser and enhance site functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve user experience
Functional Cookies: Remember preferences (e.g., language, region)
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant content and measure effectiveness (used only if consented to)

Managing Cookies

You may disable cookies via your browser settings. Some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Duration

Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain until manually deleted or expire automatically