1. Introduction

Welcome to Canada Immigration Score Calculator ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Canada Immigration Score Calculator (the "Service"). We comply with Canada's privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and provincial regulations (e.g., Quebec's Act 25). By using the Service, you consent to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only essential information to provide the calculator service:

• Personal Information: Age, education history, language test scores (e.g., IELTS/CELPIP), work experience, marital status, and other details required for immigration scoring.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device data, and usage patterns (via cookies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly for:

• Calculating your estimated immigration score for Canadian programs (e.g., Express Entry, PNP)
• Improving the Service's functionality and user experience
• Responding to inquiries or feedback
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not:

• Sell, rent, or trade your personal information
• Use data for marketing or third-party advertising

4. Data Storage and Retention

• Storage: Data is stored on secure servers in Canada
• Retention: Personal information is retained only for the duration of your session unless you save your progress. Saved data is encrypted and deleted after 30 days of inactivity
• Anonymization: Non-personal/aggregated data (e.g., average scores) may be retained for analytics

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We disclose information only in these cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers) bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by Canadian law (e.g., court order)
• Your Consent: With your explicit permission (e.g., sharing results with an immigration consultant)

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard safeguards:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS for data transmission
• Access Controls: Restricted staff access to personal data
• Audits: Regular security assessments

7. Cookies and Tracking

• Cookies: We use session cookies to maintain your calculation progress. You may disable cookies via browser settings, but this may limit functionality
• Analytics: Non-identifiable data (e.g., page views) is collected via tools like Google Analytics

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian law, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Withdraw consent (contact us to delete saved data)
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may link to external sites (e.g., IRCC). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies separately.

10. Contact Us

For privacy requests or questions:

• Email: privacy@canadaimmigrationscorecalculator.ca

We respond within 30 days.

11. Policy Updates

We will notify users of material changes via email or website notices. Continued use after updates implies acceptance.