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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025

Information Collection

We collect information you provide directly, including personal identification details, contact information, and financial data related to your budgeting and savings activities. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and details about your financial goals and planning preferences. We also automatically collect usage information through cookies and analytics tools to understand how you interact with our platform and improve your experience.

Your information helps us provide personalized financial planning recommendations and optimize our services for Canadian users. We collect only the information necessary to deliver our services effectively and securely.

Data Usage

We use your information to deliver, maintain, and improve our personal finance planning services. This includes providing budgeting tools, savings tracking, financial insights, and personalized recommendations tailored to your financial situation. Your data helps us understand Canadian financial trends and develop features that address local banking and tax considerations.

We process your data to:

  • Create and manage your personal finance planning account
  • Provide customized budgeting and savings strategies
  • Send service updates and educational financial content
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance platform functionality
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information at any time. Under Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, you can request to know what data we hold about you and how it's being used. You may also request restrictions on how we process your information or object to certain uses of your data.

To exercise your rights, you can contact our privacy team directly. We will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days. You also have the right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time through account settings or direct communication with us.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you use our platform. These technologies help us remember your preferences, personalize content, and improve the functionality of our budgeting and savings tools. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that enable features like staying logged in and tracking your progress.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit functionality of our personal finance planning features. We also use analytics cookies to understand usage patterns and optimize our services for Canadian users interested in budgeting and financial planning.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your financial information from unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. Our platform uses encryption protocols, secure servers, and regular security audits to safeguard your personal and financial data. Access to sensitive information is restricted to authorized personnel only.

While we maintain comprehensive security practices, no system is completely risk-free. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication to further protect your account. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users in accordance with Canadian privacy regulations.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, cloud hosting providers, and analytics platforms. All third-party partners are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulatory authorities, or to protect our legal rights and safety. Your financial planning data remains confidential and is not shared for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated to you through email or prominent notices on our platform. Your continued use of our services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our privacy team. We're committed to addressing your concerns promptly and ensuring transparency about how we handle your financial information.

Email: privacy@personalfinancecanada.ca
Address: 123 Financial Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A9, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123