Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 8, 2024
At Evolution Financial, an agency associated with World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Canada Inc. (“WFG”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information when you visit our website or use our services. This includes:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number.
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Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and usage data, collected through cookies and other technologies for site analytics and performance improvement.
This information may be collected directly from you when you complete online forms, contact us via email, or subscribe to our newsletters.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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Website Operation: To manage and improve our website’s performance and user experience, including monitoring site traffic through WIX’s analytics tools.
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Legal Compliance: To comply with regulatory and legal requirements, including reporting to financial and insurance regulators.
Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send newsletters, updates, and promotional offers. You can opt out at any time.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with the following entities:
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World Financial Group (WFG): Your information may be shared with WFG and its subsidiaries to facilitate the financial services we provide and ensure regulatory compliance.
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WIX Platform: As our website is hosted by WIX, your non-personal information may be processed by WIX in accordance with their Privacy Policy. WIX ensures compliance with applicable data protection laws, including PIPEDA, and implements security measures to protect your data.
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Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers (e.g., insurers, investment platforms, cloud storage providers) to deliver our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas, or to comply with regulatory investigations.
4. Your Consent
By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions, by contacting us at the information provided below.
5. Data Consent
We take the protection of your personal information seriously. Both our agency and the WIX platform implement a variety of security measures, including:
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SSL encryption for data transmission between your browser and our website.
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Secure storage of personal information and limited access based on roles.
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Regular security audits and updates to protect against unauthorized access or breaches.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
As a Canadian resident, you have certain rights under PIPEDA, including:
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Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
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Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for the use of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
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File a Complaint: If you believe we are not handling your personal information in compliance with this policy, you can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website, hosted on WIX, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about your browsing activity. Cookies help us improve the user experience, understand how visitors interact with our site, and monitor site performance. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., insurers, investment platforms, or other services). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the WIX platform, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated policy effective upon posting.
10. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Evolution Financial
519-2840 Peatt Rd,
Victoria, BC
V9B 3V4
+1 (250) 589-0853