At International Immigration (intimm.ca), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, utilize our assessment tools, or engage with our professional services.
1. Information We Collect
To provide accurate immigration assessments and consulting services, we collect personal and professional information through our website and digital tools, including:
- Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Immigration Profile: Current legal status, permit types, expiry dates, and physical residency location.
- Professional History: Employment history, job titles, NOC/TEER classifications, and duration of work experience.
- Educational History: Level of education, institutions attended, and credential assessment status.
- Language Proficiency: Results and status of approved language examinations (such as IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve our digital experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected for the following professional purposes:
- Eligibility Assessments: To evaluate your profile against current Canadian immigration programs, pathways, and regulatory requirements.
- Service Delivery: To provide personalized immigration strategies, document checklists, and professional consultations.
- Strategic Communication: To send relevant updates regarding Canadian immigration policy changes, portal openings, and firm news.
- Professional Compliance: To ensure all interactions and advice meet the professional and ethical standards set by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
- Marketing & Optimization: To analyze website performance and improve the effectiveness of our communication and tools.
3. Data Storage & Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your sensitive information:
- Security Protocols: Your data is stored in secure, encrypted environments designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification.
- Data Retention: We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with professional record-keeping obligations required by the CICC and Canadian law.
- Service Providers: We utilize reputable third-party platforms (including CRM and hosting providers) to manage our workflows. These partners are selected based on their commitment to high security and privacy standards.
4. Disclosure of Information
International Immigration does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Disclosure of your data occurs only in the following circumstances:
- To employees, contractors, or legal agents who require the information to perform their professional duties on your behalf.
- When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process.
- In the event of a professional audit by the CICC as part of our regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You maintain control over your personal data and have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Request the deletion of your data, subject to our legal and professional record-keeping requirements.
- Withdraw your consent to receive marketing or informational communications at any time via the “unsubscribe” link or by contacting us directly.
6. Compliance with Canadian Law
This policy is governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and complies with the professional code of ethics for Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs).
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us.