Destination Canada Information Inc. Privacy Policy

BEFORE USING OUR SITES, PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY.
This Privacy Policy applies to Destination Canada Information Inc. (“Company”) and governs the collection and use of information on this and other websites owned by us (collectively “Sites”). The Company is committed to providing safe websites for visitors of all ages and has implemented this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. The Company complies with Canadian Federal and Provincial privacy laws and regulations, including the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act, and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

While our Sites may contain links to other websites, please note that this Privacy Policy applies solely to our online properties, not to websites of other companies or organizations to which our Sites may be linked. Please check linked websites for their respective privacy policies and make any necessary inquiries with the operator/proprietor of those sites. These links are provided as a convenience and are for informational purposes only. The Company and its associated properties do not endorse and are not responsible for linked websites.

Although you are not required to register to access our Sites, you may be asked to provide personal information when visiting certain sections of our Sites. Your continued use of our Sites
signifies your acknowledgment and consent to this Privacy Policy and your acceptance of these terms and any changes in effect at the time of use. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not continue any further.

1. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal Information
refers to information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, address, email address, or telephone number.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through newsletter and webinar registration, responses to surveys, feedback, forms, and similar activities. We may also ask you to provide additional information such as your first name, last name, email address, address, city, country, profession, postal code, website, and other details if you would like to receive newsletters, attend webinars, participate in contests, or request further services.

When you visit the Sites, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including details about your web browser, IP address, time zone, gender, age, country, city, type

2. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Before submitting personal information, be advised that any information gathered on our Sites may be used in the aggregate for research and development, improving the Sites, and, if you consent, sending you promotional materials. In particular, we may use your information for the following purposes:

● To monitor interest in our content and tailor the Sites to your needs.
● To create a profile and show you relevant content based on your preferences.
● To communicate with you and send promotional information if you have consented.

Viewer Information is used to offer relevant content and resources, as well as to communicate with you and provide information about our products or services.
Device Information helps screen for potential fraud and improve our Sites (e.g., generating analytics, assessing the success of marketing campaigns).

3. CONSENT FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MESSAGES (CEMs)
In compliance with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we obtain your express consent to send you commercial electronic messages (CEMs) for marketing purposes, including newsletters and promotional content.

4.UNSUBSCRIBE MECHANISM
To comply with CASL, all commercial electronic messages sent by us will contain an easy-to- use unsubscribe mechanism. You can unsubscribe by:

● Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email we send.
● Contacting us directly at info@prepareforcanada.com

Unsubscribe requests will be processed within 10 business days.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND SHARING PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share your Personal Information with third parties, such as Google Analytics and other service providers, to help us use your data as described above. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand how customers interact with our Sites. You can learn more about Google’s data usage at Google Privacy Policy, and opt out of Google Analytics at Google Analytics Opt-Out.

We also share Personal Information with sponsors and partners only when you explicitly consent.

We will also share your Personal Information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a subpoena, warrant, or other lawful requests, or to protect our rights.

6. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER CASL
You have the right to:
● Access the personal information we hold about you.
● Request corrections, updates, or deletions of your personal information.

● Withdraw consent for receiving commercial electronic messages at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@prepareforcanada.com

Address: Destination Canada Information Inc.
275 Richmond Street.
Toronto, ON M5V 1X1  Canada
Phone: 416-977-5555

7. BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING
We may use your Personal Information to provide targeted advertising or marketing communications that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of targeted advertising by:

● Unsubscribing from our email list.
● Our website utilizes advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Meta CAPI (Customer Audience Platform Interface) for functionalities such as website analytics and advertising. These platforms may collect information about your activity on our website, which they might use to deliver targeted advertising to you across the internet.  You can learn more about these practices and how to opt-out of them by visiting the respective privacy policies:

LinkedIn Data Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US

Meta Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

Microsoft Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

8. POLICY CHANGES
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: info@prepareforcanada.com
Address: Destination Canada Information Inc.
275 Richmond Street.
Toronto, ON M5V 1X1  Canada
Phone: 416-977-5555