Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 1, 2024
Code School Canada ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website codeschoolcanada.net, use our learning platform, or engage with our services.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account or enroll in a program
- Fill out contact forms or request information
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or chat
This information may include:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Payment information (credit card numbers, billing address)
- Educational background and employment history
- Learning preferences and career goals
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website or learning platform, we automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
- IP address and general location data
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Referring website addresses
- Learning progress and assignment completion data
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
- Process enrollments and payments
- Communicate with you about your account and our services
- Send promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
- Personalize your learning experience through our auto-graded platform
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our curriculum and platform
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
- Connect you with career opportunities through our hiring partners
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, including payment processing, email delivery, hosting, and analytics. These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions.
Hiring Partners
With your explicit consent, we may share your profile, portfolio, and contact information with our hiring partners to facilitate job placement opportunities.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Employee training on data protection practices
- Secure data centers with physical security measures
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Student records and learning data are typically retained for 7 years after program completion.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Code School Canada
180 John Street, Suite 402
Toronto, ON M5T 1X5
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 847-2963
12. Canadian Privacy Compliance
We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. If you are a resident of Quebec, Alberta, or British Columbia, you may have additional rights under provincial law.