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Privacy Policy

At FinanceWise Academy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.

We may update this policy from time to time, so we encourage you to review it periodically. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you register for an account or enroll in a course.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment information when you make purchases (processed securely by our payment processors).
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage.
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How We Use Your Information

The information we collect serves several important purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide and maintain our educational services, process enrollments, and deliver course materials.

Communication

To send important notifications, course updates, and respond to your inquiries.

Improvements

To analyze usage patterns and enhance our website functionality and course offerings.

Security

To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and protect against unauthorized access.

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and delivering services (payment processors, hosting providers, etc.).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.

All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security of your information.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

Encryption

All sensitive data is encrypted during transmission and storage.

Access Controls

Strict access limitations ensure only authorized personnel can view your data.

Regular Audits

We conduct frequent security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.

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Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Update: You can review and edit your account information at any time.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
  • Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@financewiseacademy.com

1050 Chemong Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 7S2

For more information about our data practices, you may also want to review our Cookie Policy.