Effective Date: March 1, 2025 Website: https://settleabroad.ca
At Settle Abroad, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information: When you contact us, fill out a form, or sign up for a service, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, nationality, date of birth, and other identifying details.
b. Technical Information: We may collect IP addresses, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies.
c. Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and clicks.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
· Respond to inquiries and provide immigration consultation services
· Process applications and assess eligibility
· Communicate updates, promotions, or service offerings
· Improve website performance and user experience
· Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
· Our team and affiliated consultants, on a need-to-know basis
· Government authorities or immigration agencies when legally required
· Third-party service providers (e.g., CRM, cloud storage, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements
· In case of a merger, sale, or acquisition, with prospective parties under appropriate safeguards
4. International Data Transfers
Since we operate globally (including Canada, India, Bangladesh, and Turkey), your personal data may be transferred and stored in countries with different data protection standards. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected under applicable laws.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by applicable law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
· Access, correct, or delete your personal data
· Withdraw consent at any time
· Object to or restrict data processing
· Lodge a complaint with a relevant privacy authority To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@settleabroad.ca.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect site functionality.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
9. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Settle Abroad Email: privacy@settleabroad.ca
Website: https://settleabroad.ca