Privacy Policy for Canadian Education Council
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how the Canadian Education Council (“CEC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when you visit or use https://canadianeducationcouncil.org and all associated subdomains, including but not limited to:
- https://employment.canadianeducationcouncil.org
- https://training.canadianeducationcouncil.org
- Any other licensed subdomain or digital property managed by CEC or its authorized partners.
CEC is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian and international data protection laws.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Please check this page periodically to ensure you are aware of the latest version.
1. Information We Collect
When you access our websites or use our services, we may collect the following types of data:
- Your IP address and device information
- Your contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Demographic data such as country, interests, and preferences
- Data related to your account activity, assessments, and usage of CEC platforms
- Behavioral data regarding your interactions, clicks, and time spent on our websites
- Any content or information you voluntarily submit (e.g., forms, feedback, uploads)
2. How We Use Your Data
We collect and use your data for legitimate educational, operational, and marketing purposes, including:
- To better understand your needs and improve our programs, services, and user experience
- To process registrations, assessments, and certifications
- To send you service-related updates, newsletters, and promotional offers (if you have opted in)
- To conduct research, surveys, or market studies
- To personalize content and recommendations based on your behavior and preferences
- To maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations
We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law.
3. Safeguarding and Securing Data
Canadian Education Council is dedicated to protecting your information.
We have implemented industry-standard physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your data.
These measures include:
- Encrypted data storage and transmission
- Secure SSL protocols
- Access control policies
- Regular system audits and monitoring
While we use best practices to secure your data, no online system is 100% risk-free, and you acknowledge that information shared electronically may be subject to certain inherent security risks.
4. Cookie Policy
Our websites use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site performance.
Cookies may collect information about:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and device used
- Referring and exit pages
Cookies help us customize content and enhance usability.
Once data is used for analysis, it is anonymized and removed from our systems.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain features of our websites.
5. Links to Other Websites
Our websites may contain links to third-party websites.
Please note that once you click on these links, you are leaving CEC’s digital ecosystem. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Restricting or Managing Your Data
You have the right to access, update, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.
You may also request to limit the use of your information by:
- Leaving optional information fields blank when submitting forms
- Adjusting your communication preferences or opting out of marketing emails
- Contacting us directly to request modifications or deletion of your data
CEC will never sell, lease, or distribute your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.
7. Data Transfers and Storage
Your data may be stored or processed on servers located in Canada or other countries where CEC or its partners operate.
We ensure that any cross-border data transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations and maintain equivalent privacy safeguards.
8. Children’s Privacy
CEC websites and services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately to have it deleted.
9. Changes to This Policy
CEC reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of our websites constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
