Introduction
This Data Processing Policy describes how IncomeStrategyHub collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. We are committed to transparency in our data processing practices and to protecting your privacy.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Contractual necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or take steps before entering into a contract
- Legal obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms
Data Collection Methods
We collect personal data through various methods:
- Directly from you when you fill out forms on our website
- Through your use of our website and services
- From third-party sources when permitted by law
- Through automated technologies such as cookies and tracking tools
Processing Purposes
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing financial planning information and educational resources
- Responding to inquiries and communications
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Conducting analytics and research
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
- Preventing fraud and ensuring website security
Data Storage and Retention
Personal data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organizational measures. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When personal data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable legal requirements.
Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Staff training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
Data Subject Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
- Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
- Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Right to object: Object to certain types of data processing
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data to countries outside Canada, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Contact Information
For questions about this Data Processing Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
IncomeStrategyHub
99 Charles St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 0A9, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (647) 382-5194