Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our platform, you might share information directly with us. This happens when you create an account, request consultations, or use our evaluation tools.

• Contact details like your name, email address, and phone number
• Financial information relevant to investment assessments
• Account credentials and security information
• Communication preferences and feedback
• Professional background when relevant to investment planning

Automatically Collected Data

Our systems automatically gather certain technical information to improve your experience. This helps us understand how people use our platform and where we can make things better.

• IP addresses and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system details
• Pages visited and time spent on different sections
• Referral sources and navigation patterns
• General location data (city and province level)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for specific purposes related to providing and improving our services. Here's what that looks like in practice:

Sharing and Disclosure

Sometimes we need to share information with other parties to provide our services effectively. But we're selective about this and only work with organizations that meet our privacy standards.

Service Providers

We work with trusted companies that help us run our platform. These include cloud hosting services, payment processors, and analytics tools. All these providers are contractually required to protect your data and can only use it for the specific services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We might disclose your information if required by Canadian law, court orders, or government regulations. This includes situations where we need to cooperate with law enforcement or protect our legal rights.

Business Transfers

If Dangerousex is acquired or merges with another company, your information would be transferred as part of that transaction. You'd be notified beforehand about any such change in ownership.

Your Privacy Rights in Canada

Under PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. Here's what you can do:

1. Access Your Information: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We'll provide this within 30 days of your request.
2. Correct Inaccuracies: If you notice errors in your information, let us know and we'll update our records promptly.
3. Delete Your Data: You can ask us to delete your account and associated information, subject to legal retention requirements.
4. Withdraw Consent: If you've given consent for specific uses of your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
5. Opt Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link in any message we send.
6. File a Complaint: If you're not satisfied with how we handle your privacy concerns, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, reach out to us using the contact information at the bottom of this page. We'll verify your identity and process your request as quickly as possible.

Data Security Measures

We take protecting your information seriously. Our security approach includes multiple layers of protection, though we're honest that no system can be 100% secure.

Technical Safeguards

• Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Secure authentication protocols and password requirements
• Firewall protection and intrusion detection systems
• Limited employee access based on role requirements

Organizational Practices

Beyond technology, we maintain strict internal policies. Our team receives regular privacy training, and we have clear protocols for handling data breaches. If a security incident affects your information, we'll notify you as required under Canadian law.

Data Retention

We don't keep your information longer than necessary. The retention period depends on the type of data and our legal obligations.

Active Accounts: We maintain your account information as long as you continue using our services. This helps us provide consistent service and maintain your historical records.

Closed Accounts: After you close your account, we typically retain certain information for seven years to comply with financial record-keeping requirements under Canadian law. This includes transaction histories and evaluation reports.

Marketing Data: If you've opted out of marketing communications, we keep your contact information on a suppression list to ensure we don't accidentally contact you again.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to make our platform work properly and understand how visitors use it.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for basic platform functionality like maintaining your logged-in session
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand which features are most useful and where people encounter problems
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices to personalize your experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies might affect platform functionality. Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies while keeping first-party ones active.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for adults and we don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our systems.

International Data Transfers

We primarily store data within Canada, but some of our service providers operate servers in other countries. When your information is transferred outside Canada, we ensure those countries provide adequate privacy protection or we use contractual safeguards to protect your data.

If your data is processed in the United States or other jurisdictions, it may be subject to lawful access by courts, law enforcement, and national security authorities in those countries. We minimize such transfers and only work with providers who maintain strong security practices.

Changes to This Policy

We update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on our platform before the changes take effect.

The date at the top of this page shows when we last updated the policy. We encourage you to review it periodically, especially if you haven't visited in a while.