Please Read Carefully
This Privacy Policy explains how Canada Immigration Partners collects, uses, and protects your personal information. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website. By using our site, you accept this policy and our terms of service.
Who We Are
Consultants at Canada Immigration Partners are regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). As regulated immigration consultants, we are bound to keep information you provide to us about your immigration matters confidential, subject to the rules of the CICC. This applies whether or not you reside in or are present in British Columbia.
Our contact address is:
908 – 938 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1N9
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, age, nationality, marital status, employment history, education background, financial status, immigration status, etc.
- Form Responses: From eligibility forms, contact requests, newsletter subscriptions, and Express Entry CRS calculator submissions.
- Device & Usage Info: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and visit duration.
- Payment Details: For service transactions (e.g., billing info, card numbers).
- Marketing Data: Information from trade shows, email campaigns, or social media engagement.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Assess your eligibility for Canadian immigration programs.
- Provide immigration services and respond to your inquiries.
- Process payments and send you transaction confirmations.
- Send marketing emails, promotions, newsletters, and updates (you may unsubscribe anytime).
- Analyze website traffic and enhance user experience.
By clicking the consent box on our forms, you agree to receive emails from Canada Immigration Partners. If you wish to stop receiving emails, you can unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of any message.
Eligibility Assessments and Follow-up Communications
If you complete any of our eligibility assessments we require your email address. The eligibility results are delivered directly to your inbox and may include updates, immigration news, and service offers. If you submit a form (e.g. eligibility calculator), we may send follow-up emails. Your information will only be used to assess your eligibility and will not be shared without consent.
Sharing Your Information
We only share your data with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, website hosts).
- Marketing and analytics partners (only anonymized data).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
These third parties are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for specific purposes.
How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard practices to protect your information:
- Secure, password-protected systems.
- Limited access to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.
- Internal policies and procedures for data handling.
- Email communications are not always encrypted, so avoid sending highly sensitive information via email.
- Files may be stored using secure cloud services like Dropbox.
Despite our efforts, there is some risk in transmitting data online, including potential identity theft.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Analyze site traffic and visitor behavior
- Deliver personalized ads on Google, Facebook, and other platforms
You can control cookie preferences in your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access or correct your personal information by contacting us.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- Request deletion of your personal information (except where legally required to retain it).
If you provided personal information for other individuals (e.g. dependants or relatives), you confirm that you have obtained their consent. If their consent is withdrawn, you must notify us immediately.
Data Security
We protect your personal data through:
- Encryption, firewalls, and anti-virus software
- Access controls and secure cloud storage (e.g., Dropbox)
- Staff training and role-based data access
- Contracts with vendors requiring data security compliance
- Processes for handling privacy inquiries and incidents
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. When we do, we will post the updated version with the new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests related to this policy, please contact us:
CIP Canada
908 – 938 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1N9
Email: [email protected]