Privacy Policy

Introduction

Polarynthia ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website polarynthia.com and use our educational career transition services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our website forms
• Register for workshops or educational programs
• Subscribe to our communications
• Participate in our educational activities

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, professional background, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and website navigation

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our educational services
• To communicate with you about workshops and programs
• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To improve our website and educational offerings
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To send educational resources and program information you have requested

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or others.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your website usage. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for certain uses of your information.
• Complaint: You can file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for mid-career professionals and are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: