ISL Core | Privacy Policy
ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
1.0 Introduction
ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. (“ISL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our employees and authorized users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information through the ISL Core mobile and web application (“the App”).
ISL Core is an internal business application platform available exclusively to ISL employees and authorized personnel, providing tools that support day-to-day work activities and business operations.
By using ISL Core, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2.0 Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information when you use ISL Core:
2.1 Account and Identity Information
- Name and employee ID
- Work email address
- Job title, department and office location
- Authentication credentials managed through ISL’s identity provider
2.2 Location Data
- Device location when using location-enabled features of the App
- Location metadata associated with work activities and submissions
- Location is collected only when the App is actively in use and a feature requires it
2.3 Usage and Analytics Data
- App interaction data such as features used and session activity
- Device information including operating system, device model and app version
- Crash reports and error logs to support App stability
2.4 Work Content and Audio Data
- Business content you enter into the App including records, forms, tasks and reports
- Audio recordings and the transcribed text generated from them, when you use audio capture features
- Audio data is used solely to produce transcriptions and is not used for any other purpose
3.0 How We Use Your Information
ISL uses the information collected through ISL Core to:
- Authenticate your identity and provide access to App features
- Support core business operations and productivity tools within the App
- Process and store work content, records and submissions you create
- Generate business reports and support operational decision-making
- Send push notifications related to work activity, approvals and system alerts
- Maintain App performance, diagnose issues and improve reliability
- Comply with ISL’s internal policies and applicable legal obligations
4.0 Push Notifications
ISL Core may send push notifications to your device regarding work activity, task updates, approvals and system alerts. You may manage notification preferences through your device settings at any time. Disabling notifications may limit certain App functionality.
5.0 Third-Party Services and Cloud Infrastructure
ISL Core relies on secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure to store and process data. Your information is hosted within ISL’s managed cloud environment, which is subject to ISL’s enterprise agreements and the applicable privacy and security commitments of our infrastructure providers.
ISL does not use third-party advertising networks or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not sell your data.
6.0 Artificial Intelligence and Third-Party Processing
ISL Core uses third-party artificial intelligence services to enable certain App features. Specifically:
- Audio recordings are transmitted to Deepgram for the purpose of generating text transcriptions
- Business content including summaries, questions and work-related information may be transmitted to OpenAI for the purpose of AI-assisted processing and responses
Data transmitted to these services is used solely to provide the requested feature. ISL takes reasonable steps to ensure that third-party AI providers handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and ISL’s data governance standards.
By using AI-powered features within ISL Core, you acknowledge that certain content may be transmitted to these third-party services for processing.
7.0 Data Storage and Security
All data collected through ISL Core is stored within ISL’s secure cloud environment. ISL employs industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security)
- Encryption of data at rest within our cloud storage environment
- Access controls and role-based permissions tied to your ISL credentials
- Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessments
While ISL takes reasonable precautions to protect your information, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact ISL IT support immediately.
8.0 Geographic Availability and Data Location
ISL Core is primarily intended for use by ISL employees within Canada. Authorized users may access the App when outside of Canada, such as when travelling for work or personal reasons. In all cases, data is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
ISL does not make the App available to unauthorized individuals. If you access the App from outside Canada, you are responsible for compliance with local laws applicable to you.
9.0 Children’s Privacy
ISL Core is intended solely for ISL employees and authorized personnel. The App is not directed at individuals under the age of 18 and does not knowingly collect personal information from minors. Access requires valid ISL employment credentials.
10.0 Data Retention
ISL retains personal information collected through ISL Core for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to meet ISL’s operational and legal obligations, in accordance with ISL’s records retention policies.
Upon termination of employment, access to ISL Core is revoked. Personal data associated with your account will be retained or disposed of in accordance with ISL’s data governance policies and applicable law.
ISL Core does not currently offer a self-serve account or data deletion option within the App. Data deletion requests must be submitted to ISL using the contact information in Section 12.
11.0 Your Privacy Rights
As an ISL employee and authorized App user in Canada, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information, subject to applicable law:
- Right of access you may request a copy of the personal information ISL holds about you
- Right to correction you may request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected
- Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time, which may affect your ability to use certain App features
To exercise these rights, please contact ISL’s IT team using the contact information in Section 12. ISL will respond in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
12.0 Changes to This Privacy Policy
ISL may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify users through the App or via your ISL email address. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Continued use of ISL Core following notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12.0 Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns or requests related to this Privacy Policy or ISL’s handling of your personal information, please contact:
ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.
ISL IT
Email: islit@islengineering.com
ISL is committed to addressing privacy concerns promptly and in good faith.
This policy applies to the ISL Core application available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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