Privacy Policy

Introduction to Our Privacy Policy

Canada Startup Visa is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection and usage across our platform at canadastartupvisa.com. We serve global tech entrepreneurs, Canadian venture capitalists, and incubators seeking guidance on Canada's Startup Visa program, provincial immigration pathways, and business advisory services. By accessing our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

Canada Startup Visa collects information necessary to provide immigration consulting services, facilitate talent matching between entrepreneurs and investors, deliver provincial guides, and offer business advisory resources. We collect data through multiple channels to enhance your experience and support your journey through the Startup Visa program.

• Information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, company details, business plans, investment profiles, educational background, and visa application status when you register, submit inquiry forms, request consulting services, or participate in our talent matching platform.
• Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, and usage patterns through cookies and analytics tools to understand user behavior and optimize our platform performance.
• Data is used to: process immigration consulting requests, match entrepreneurs with investors and incubators, provide personalized provincial guides, deliver business advisory services, send relevant resources and blog updates, improve website functionality, comply with legal obligations, and communicate service updates and opportunities aligned with your profile.

Data Protection, Security, and Your Rights

Canada Startup Visa prioritizes the security and confidentiality of your personal information. We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data and respect your rights under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. You maintain control over your information and can exercise your rights at any time.

• Data sharing: We share information only with trusted partners including Canadian immigration consultants, verified venture capital firms, incubators, and provincial government agencies necessary to facilitate Startup Visa applications and talent matching. We do not sell personal data to third parties. Sharing occurs only with your explicit consent or when required by law.
• Security measures: We employ SSL encryption, secure servers, access controls, regular security audits, and data minimization practices to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All staff handling personal information are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Your rights: You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information; opt-out of marketing communications; request data portability; withdraw consent; and lodge complaints with relevant privacy authorities. To exercise these rights, contact our privacy team using the information provided below.

Policy Updates and Contact Information

Canada Startup Visa may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@canadastartupvisa.com or submit a request through our contact form at canadastartupvisa.com/contact-us. Our privacy team will respond to your inquiry within 10 business days. For data subject requests under GDPR or CCPA, please specify your jurisdiction and the nature of your request.