Your Privacy Rights in Canada

Last Updated: September 13, 2025

Your Canadian Privacy Rights

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws, Canadian residents have important rights regarding their personal information. This page explains your rights and how to exercise them.

Canadian privacy law is built on the principle of meaningful consent. We are required to:

Obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information
Explain clearly how we will use your information
Allow you to withdraw consent at any time (with certain legal exceptions)
Use your information only for the purposes you agreed to

Express Consent: You actively agree to our use of your information (required for sensitive information and marketing)

Implied Consent: Your consent is reasonably implied from your actions (for obvious purposes like providing requested services)

Your Privacy Rights Under Canadian Law

1. Right to Know

You have the right to know:

What personal information we collect about you
Why we collect it and how we use it
Who we share it with
How long we keep it
Your rights regarding this information

2. Right of Access

You can request:

A copy of the personal information we hold about you
Information about how we’ve used or disclosed your information
Details about the source of the information (where possible)

3. Right to Correction

You can request that we:

Correct inaccurate personal information
Complete incomplete information
Update outdated information

You can withdraw your consent for:

Marketing communications (unsubscribe anytime)
Non-essential cookies and tracking
Sharing with third-party partners
Any use beyond what’s legally required

5. Right to File Complaints

You can file complaints with:

Our Privacy Officer (first step)
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Your provincial privacy commissioner

Categories of Personal Information We Process

Account and Profile Information

Name and contact details
Professional qualifications and experience
Employment history and preferences
Account credentials and settings

Technical and Usage Data

Device and browser information
Website usage patterns
Search history and job preferences
IP address and general location

Communication Data

Email interactions and preferences
Customer service communications
Feedback and survey responses

How We Use Your Personal Information

Sending marketing communications and job alerts
Personalized advertising and recommendations
Sharing with advertising partners
Analytics for marketing purposes

Processing job applications
Account management and security
Customer support
Basic website functionality

Compliance with employment standards
Preventing fraud and abuse
Law enforcement requests (where legally required)

We may share information with advertising partners including:

Google Ads and Analytics
Facebook/Meta advertising platforms
LinkedIn advertising services
Other approved advertising networks

Your Control: You can withdraw consent for advertising at any time.

Service Providers (Contractual Safeguards)

We share limited information with trusted service providers:

Email service providers
Hosting and security services
Analytics providers (anonymized data where possible)
Payment processors (if applicable)

Only when you apply for specific jobs
Limited to information relevant to the application
You control what information is shared

Managing Your Privacy Preferences

Marketing Communications

Opt-out: Click unsubscribe in any marketing email
Manage preferences: Log into your account settings
Contact us: Email privacy@curriculogratis.com

Cookies and Tracking

Cookie banner: Manage preferences when you first visit
Browser settings: Block or delete cookies directly
Account settings: Adjust tracking preferences

Account settings: Control employer visibility
Contact us: Withdraw consent for third-party sharing
Profile settings: Limit information displayed publicly

How to Exercise Your Rights

Submit a Privacy Request

Email: privacy@curriculogratis.com
Subject: Privacy Rights Request
Include:

Your full name and contact information
Specific request (access, correction, withdrawal of consent)
Account information (if applicable)
Any relevant details

Verification Process

To protect your privacy, we may verify your identity by:

Confirming your email address
Asking for account details
Requesting additional identification for sensitive requests

Response Timeline

Acknowledgment: Within 3 business days
Response: Within 30 days (as required by PIPEDA)
Complex requests: May require additional time (we’ll notify you)

Provincial Privacy Rights

Quebec Residents

Additional rights under Quebec’s private sector privacy act:

Right to anonymity in certain circumstances
Enhanced rights regarding automated decision-making
Additional complaint mechanisms

Contact: Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec

Alberta, British Columbia, and Other Provinces

Some provinces have additional privacy laws that may apply:

Enhanced consent requirements
Additional complaint procedures
Specific rights for residents

Contact: Your provincial privacy commissioner

Children’s Privacy Protection

We provide enhanced protection for minors (under 18/19 depending on province):

No marketing communications without parental consent
Limited data collection
Enhanced security measures
Parental access rights

Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

We protect your personal information through:

Encryption of sensitive data
Secure data transmission
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments

Retention Periods

Account information: Until account closure + 7 years
Application data: 3 years from last activity
Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe
Legal requirements: As required by Canadian law

Cross-Border Data Transfers

When we transfer your data outside Canada:

We ensure appropriate contractual protections
We obtain your consent where required
We provide you with information about foreign laws that may apply
You can contact us for more details about specific transfers

Filing a Privacy Complaint

Step 1: Contact Our Privacy Officer

Email: privacy@curriculogratis.com
Mail: Privacy Officer
Curriculogratis.com
1234 Business Plaza, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Canada

Step 2: Privacy Commissioner of Canada

If unsatisfied with our response: Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Phone: 1-800-282-1376
Email: info@priv.gc.ca

Step 3: Provincial Privacy Commissioners

Depending on your location and the nature of your complaint, you may also contact your provincial privacy commissioner.

Updates to Your Rights

This page may be updated to reflect:

Changes in Canadian privacy laws
New privacy rights or procedures
Updates to our privacy practices

We will notify you of significant changes and update the “Last Updated” date.

Additional Resources

Government Resources

Privacy Commissioner of Canada: www.priv.gc.ca
Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Educational resources and complaint forms
Provincial Privacy Commissioners: Links available on federal commissioner’s website

Your Provincial Rights

Quebec: www.cai.gouv.qc.ca
Alberta: www.oipc.ab.ca
British Columbia: www.oipc.bc.ca
Other provinces: Contact information available through federal commissioner

Contact Information

Privacy Inquiries

Email: privacy@curriculogratis.com
Phone: 1-800-XXX-XXXX (toll-free within Canada)
Response Time: 3 business days for acknowledgment, 30 days for full response

Mailing Address

Privacy Officer
Curriculogratis.com
1234 Business Plaza, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Canada

We are committed to respecting your privacy rights and protecting your personal information in accordance with Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws.

Languages: This page is available in English and French. Pour la version française, contactez-nous à privacy@curriculogratis.com.