At Careers by Design Corp. ("we", "our", or "the Company"), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data when you interact with our website and use our services. By visiting our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
"Personal Data" refers to any information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify an individual. This includes:
Your full name, email address, phone number
Account registration details
Support and contact requests
Responses to surveys or feedback forms
Payment and transaction history
Technical identifiers such as IP address, browser type, time zone, and device metadata
User behavior data (e.g., pages visited, time on site, clicks, downloads)
Information shared by third parties (e.g., payment processors, referral partners)
"Anonymous Data" is information that does not identify an individual, either because it has been de-identified or aggregated. We may use this data for statistical analysis, research, or business insights.
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our services, personalize your experience, and manage your account
Product Development: To research and develop new features, services, and enhancements
Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, feedback, and support requests
Marketing Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, promotions (only with your consent)
Legal Obligations: To comply with laws, regulations, and legal processes
Billing and Transactions: To process payments, track transactions, and manage accounts receivable
Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and mitigate fraudulent activity, abuse, or legal violations
These uses are based on your consent, our contractual obligations, legal requirements, and/or our legitimate interests.
We may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you:
Sign up for newsletters
Fill out contact forms
Register for events or webinars
Submit a service inquiry
You can always choose not to provide this information, but it may limit your ability to use certain services.
When you make a purchase or payment, we collect:
Name and billing address
Payment card details (processed securely through third-party providers)
Transaction history
Invoices and receipts
We use this data for billing, fraud detection, and fulfilling our financial obligations.
Our servers automatically log data such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Time zone and language settings
Website pages visited and interaction data
This helps us ensure website functionality and user experience.
We use cookies and similar tools (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to collect:
User preferences and site settings
Session information
Marketing campaign performance
You may control cookie settings via your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For more details, please visit our [Cookie Policy].
When you use our services or participate in our coaching programs, we may track:
Content viewed or downloaded
Time spent on content
Preferences and engagement metrics
This helps us personalize your experience and improve our offerings.
We may receive information about you from:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing partners or affiliate referrals
This data is handled with the same security and care as information we collect directly.
With your consent, we may send personalized messages and recommendations via email or within the platform. You can opt out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" or adjusting your account settings.
To uphold legal and ethical standards, we log and store data related to:
Policy violations or abuse
Unauthorized access attempts
Fraud prevention efforts
Such data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary for legal or operational purposes.
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes stated in this policy
Comply with legal retention requirements (e.g., tax laws requiring 7-10 years of record-keeping)
Defend or establish legal claims
Inactive or deleted user accounts will be anonymized or securely deleted, unless longer retention is legally required.
Your data may be stored in:
Canada (primary data storage location)
Secure servers located in other jurisdictions, depending on the service provider
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your information is handled securely and in accordance with this policy, regardless of storage location.
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted vendors for services like email delivery, data hosting, payment processing, and analytics
Legal Requirements: When required to comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, or court orders
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity
All third-party vendors are contractually bound to protect your data in line with applicable privacy standards.
You have rights under data protection laws, including the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or outdated information
Delete your personal data (with limitations)
Withdraw consent to data processing
Object to certain types of data use (e.g., marketing)
Port your data to another provider
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 privacy@careersbydesign.ca or use the contact form on our website.
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of our website and services after changes signifies your acceptance.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to:
📧 Email: privacy@careersbydesign.ca
🌐 Website: https://www.careersbydesign.ca