Privacy Policy

Immifocus.ca is committed to preserving your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of information obtained from individuals (referred to as “Users”) visiting the website Immifocus.ca.  The policy is applicable to the Site and all services and products offered by Immifocus.ca.

When specific information is requested for identification purposes during website use, we assure you that such information will be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Immifocus.ca reserves the right to amend this policy by updating this page periodically. It is recommended to periodically review this page to ensure satisfaction with any changes. This policy has been in effect since December 23rd, 2023.

• WHO ARE WE

Immifocus.ca is a Canadian Immigration Consulting firm offering comprehensive Canadian immigration services to clients worldwide. The official website is Immifocus.ca. 

• INFORMATION COLLECTED BY US

2a. Personal Information

Personal identification details might be gathered from users through diverse means, including, but not limited to, occurrences when users navigate our website, register on the website, subscribe to our newsletter, complete forms, fulfill checklist tasks, participate in our immigration quiz, input data into our CRS score calculator, and any other prospective calculators. This collection may also occur in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources provided on our Site.

The information sought may encompass, without exhaustive enumeration, particulars such as name, gender, date of birth, phone number, mailing address, and email address, collectively referred to as “Identity Information.”

If you make a purchase for services and submit payment, we will collect additional payment and billing information. It is important to note that no credit/debit card details or bank account information (referred to as “Billing Information”) will be collected, as this information is processed by a third party, namely https://stripe.com/en-ca/contact.

Should you decide to use our services, it may necessitate providing information or documents essential for the preparation or submission of forms or applications to government entities. Additionally, upon submission of an application, there is a possibility we may receive a unique receipt number assigned by the government to your application, referred to as “Application Information.”

Users retain the option to navigate our Site anonymously. We will only collect personally identifying information from Users if they voluntarily provide such information. Users have the right to abstain from submitting personally identifiable information; however, this may potentially limit their participation in specific activities associated with the Site.

2b. Usage Data

We collect non-personal information related to your interactions with our website, known as “Usage Data.” This data is automatically obtained during the use of the service and may include information such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, accessed pages within our service, date and time of your visit, duration of time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and additional diagnostic information.

When utilizing our services via a mobile device, certain information may be automatically collected, including the mobile device type, unique mobile device ID, mobile device IP address, operating system details, internet browser type, distinct device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

2c. Web Browser Cookies

To enhance the User experience, our Site may employ “cookies,” which are stored on the User’s hard drive by their web browser. These cookies serve purposes such as record-keeping and periodic tracking of information related to the User. At Immifocus.ca, we use these cookies to identify users when they visit the site, monitor interactions with the Site, and customize their experience accordingly. These methods include elements such as cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar devices.

When you post a comment on our website, you have the option to grant permission for the storage of your name, email address, and website information in cookies. This feature is designed for your convenience, eliminating the necessity to re-enter your details for subsequent comments. These cookies will remain active for a period of one year.

Upon accessing our login page, a temporary cookie is generated to verify your browser’s acceptance of cookies. This cookie does not contain any personal information and is automatically deleted upon closing your browser.

Upon logging in, various cookies have been set to store your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies remain active for a period of two days, while screen options cookies persist for one year. Opting for the “Remember Me” option extends the validity of your login for two weeks. Logging out of your account results in the deletion of login cookies. When you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie containing only the post ID of the recently edited article is stored in your browser. This cookie does not include personal data and expires after one day.

Persistent cookies are utilized to remain on your computer beyond your Site exit, facilitating the recognition of your identity upon return for a personalized and enhanced experience. Moreover, session cookies are employed to activate specific features on the Sites, gain insights into user interactions, and monitor the utilization of the Sites by Boundless users and web traffic routing. Session cookies are deleted from your computer upon logging off from the Sites and closing your browser.

However, this information will never be amalgamated with other data for the purpose of personally identifying a User. Users retain the option to configure their web browser to reject cookies or receive notifications when cookies are transmitted. It is essential to acknowledge that opting for this setting may affect the proper functioning of specific sections of the Site. Each user will be offered the opportunity to either consent or decline the use of cookies and adjust their cookie preferences during their initial visit to the site. 

2d. Comments and Images left by users on the website

When individuals submit comments on our website, we gather information from the comment form, including their IP address and browser user agent string. This data is utilized to identify and mitigate spam. Additionally, an anonymized string generated from the provided email address (hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to ascertain if the user has an associated profile image. The privacy policy for the Gravatar service can be found at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Upon approval of the comment, a publicly visible display of the user’s profile picture may accompany the comment.
When uploading images to the website, it is recommended to abstain from incorporating embedded location data (EXIF GPS) within the images. This precaution is advised due to the potential for website visitors to download and extract location data from the images hosted on the site.

• USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

3a. Create your Account

The information furnished during the registration of your account, encompassing your name and email address, along with any subsequent updates you provide, such as a change in email address, is utilized for the creation and maintenance of your account.

 

3b. Operations of our site and personalized user experience

The data, inclusive of Personal Information, you provide is primarily employed for the execution of our business activities and the provision of personalized Services, encompassing but not limited to immigration checklists, employment opportunities, articles, videos, and promotional content. Your information may be used for identity verification, fraud prevention, adherence to relevant terms of use, and preservation of the Site’s integrity. The details you furnish facilitate efficient handling of your customer service inquiries and support needs, including the provision of technical assistance when required. Additionally, we may utilize the information to customize the website in accordance with your preferences and interests.

 

3c. Promotional Activities and improving communication with our users

We may contact you using the contact information you provide to respond to your inquiries, keep you informed about our Services, and promote our offerings. This includes sending emails containing information or updates on categories or topics that piqued your interest while browsing the website. By affirmatively selecting the consent button on our registration forms, you expressly agree to receive email newsletters containing information, updates, and promotional material pertaining to Immifocus.ca advisory articles, job notifications, and services. 

Should you wish to refrain from receiving promotional emails, you retain the option to opt-out by utilizing the unsubscribe link furnished in each email.

 

3d. Application Requirements and status

We will utilize the information you provide to meet the requirements of your application. Periodically, we may employ your government receipt number to authenticate the status of your application, facilitating the provision of pertinent general information regarding the stages of the application process. If you choose to withdraw your consent for Immifocus.ca to retain your government receipt number or monitor your application status, please notify us through our customer service department at (email address). 

 

3e. Internal Research

We may employ information pertaining to you, encompassing Personal Information, along with details about other users, in an aggregated format for internal research and analytical purposes. This may involve the application of specific categories of your data to obtain insights into the most frequently utilized aspects of our Services.

• DATA PROTECTION

4a. Data Protection Grounds

In aligning with the regulations stipulated in PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by Canadian entities, Immifocus.ca equally adheres to the standards set forth in the European Union’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

We comply with the following legal bases stipulated in the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) to handle (gather, store, and utilize) your personal data found within the Personal Information and Usage Data obtained. If you are a customer, the legal basis for processing your personal data includes the requirement for fulfilling our contractual obligation to deliver Services to you, our genuine interest in comprehending, enhancing, and promoting our services, and your consent. 

When you visit or utilize our websites, the legal basis for processing your personal data involves our genuine interest in comprehending user interactions with our websites for the purpose of enhancing both our websites and Services, alongside your agreement. Hence, we only collect and use your personal data if we have a lawful basis for doing so. 

 

4b. Data Security

We employ security measures aligned with industry standards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that no method of transmitting or storing data electronically over the Internet can guarantee absolute security. Additionally, visitor comments may undergo scrutiny through an automated spam detection service.

 

4c. Retaining User Information

When you submit a comment, both the comment and its related metadata are retained indefinitely. This retention facilitates the automated identification and approval of subsequent comments, eliminating the need for them to undergo moderation.

For individuals who register on our website (if applicable), the personal information provided in their user profile is stored. Users retain the right to access, modify, or delete their personal information at any time, with the exception of the username, which is unalterable. Additionally, website administrators have the authority to access and modify this information.

We will retain your Personal Information for the minimum duration required to provide you with our Services and fulfill our legal obligations. Unless you explicitly request the earlier deletion of your Personal Information, we may retain relevant data that could potentially be utilized for future Services for a period of up to ten years. Upon your request, we will furnish you with information regarding the presence of your Personal Information in our records.

If you desire to terminate your account and have your Personal Information removed, you may commence this procedure by contacting us at info@immifocus.ca. In specific situations, legal obligations may necessitate the retention of your Personal Information, or there may be other considerations preventing us from fulfilling a request for the deletion of data.

 

4d. Third-Party links and Embedded content

Our website may contain embedded content, such as videos, images, articles, etc., that facilitates convenient access to external websites of potential interest. Embedded content from external websites operates in a manner consistent with direct access, enabling these sites to collect information about you, utilize cookies, incorporate additional third-party tracking mechanisms, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content. This monitoring includes tracking your engagements while logged into your account on the respective external website.

It is essential to note that once you use these links to navigate away from our site, we do not have control over the linked website. Consequently, we are not responsible for safeguarding and preserving the privacy of any information you provide while browsing such external sites. This privacy statement does not extend its coverage to these external sites. It is advisable to exercise caution and review the applicable privacy statement of the linked website.

• SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

5a. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, modify, correct, and delete your personal information held in our records. Furthermore, you may have the option to object to or restrict certain processing activities. To exercise your rights or address any privacy-related concerns, please contact us using the provided contact details below. It is important to note that if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

If you possess an account on this website or have posted comments, you have the option to ask for a downloadable file containing the personal information we have on record for you, including any information you’ve supplied. Additionally, you can request the removal of any personal data we possess about you. It’s important to note that this exclusion pertains to data that we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

We will refrain from selling, sharing, or leasing your personal information to third parties without obtaining your explicit consent. However, if you voluntarily include Personal Information in a review or testimonial about our Services intended for publication on social media platforms, be aware that this information will become publicly available once posted. In instances where legal obligations dictate, we may be compelled to disclose your personal information. Additionally, your personal information may be utilized to send you promotional materials from third parties, contingent upon your expressed consent.

5b. Service Providers

We may share your Personal Information with third-party service providers, but only to the extent necessary for their support in delivering our Services. For example, when you purchase Services, we will disclose your Billing Information to third-party payment processors as required for payment processing. We enforce written agreements with all third-party service providers to ensure the safeguarding of your Personal Information, its confidentiality, and its utilization exclusively for the intended purposes. 

5c. Legal Proceedings, Subpoenas or Court Orders Requests

We are committed to refraining from voluntary disclosure of your Personal Information. However, under legal compulsion, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or analogous legal proceedings mandating information provision, we may disclose your Personal Information. If legally feasible and practical, we will notify you upon receipt of a request for your Personal Information, providing a reasonable timeframe for you to attempt to contest or modify the demand through legal channels, such as seeking its annulment in court or securing its withdrawal or amendment. Only after due consideration of such legal actions will we comply with the demand.

5d. Transfer of Ownership

Your Personal Information may be implicated in scenarios where a portion or the entirety of our assets is sold, transferred, or assigned as a result of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, reorganization, or in cases of bankruptcy. However, in the majority of instances, the acquiring entity is typically unable to alter the Privacy Notice that was in effect at the Immifocus.ca initially collected your Personal Information.

• POLICY REGARDING CHILDREN

Our Sites and Services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has disclosed Personal Information to us without your consent, please contact us at info@immifocus.ca. If it comes to our attention that someone under the age of 18 has provided us with Personal Information, we will expeditiously eliminate that information from our records.

• DELETION OF A USER’S INFORMATION

Users can initiate the deletion of their personal information through the Account Settings. Prior to opting for data deletion, users should be aware that deleting their Account will result in the removal of all their data and will automatically unsubscribe them from our emails and newsletters.

• CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

Immifocus.ca reserves the right to revise this privacy policy as deemed necessary. In such cases, the updated date will be specified on this page. Users are encouraged to routinely revisit this page to stay informed about our measures to protect collected personal information. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to periodically review this privacy policy and familiarize yourself with any modifications. Through continued use of this site, you signify your acceptance of the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, including any prospective changes.

• ACCEPTANCE TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Utilizing this Site indicates your acknowledgment and consent to abide by this policy and the terms of service. If you do not agree with this policy, kindly refrain from using our Site. Continued use of the Site following the posting of modifications to this policy will be construed as your acceptance of those changes.

 

1. FURTHER CLARIFICATION

For additional clarification regarding this Privacy Policy, the operations of this site, or any interactions you may have with this site, please contact us by sending an email to info@immifocus.ca.

 

THIS PRIVACY POLICY WAS LAST UPDATED ON 16-02-2014.