Privacy Policy

Overview

WealthShieldCanada (operated by Gold Coast AI Automations) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit this website and submit inquiries through our contact forms. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), SC 2000, c. 5, and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

What Personal Information We Collect

When you submit an inquiry through the exposure assessment form or contact form on this website, we collect the following personal information: your full name, email address, telephone number, province of residence, primary area of concern, and any additional details you voluntarily provide in the message field. We also collect your estimated asset value range to help identify which asset protection strategies may be relevant to your situation. We do not collect payment information, government identification numbers, or financial account details through this website.

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools and is used in aggregate form to improve the website. It is not linked to your personal identity.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the personal information you provide through our contact forms for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiry and provide the educational information or assessment you requested; to contact you by email or telephone regarding your inquiry; to connect you with qualified Canadian legal or financial professionals if you request a referral; and to maintain records of our communications with you.

We do not use your personal information for unsolicited commercial electronic messages without your express or implied consent as required under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), SC 2010, c. 23. If you contact us through our forms, we treat that contact as implied consent to respond to your specific inquiry. We will not add you to any marketing list without your express consent.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share your personal information with the following categories of service providers who process it on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations: our email delivery service provider (used to send and receive communications); our CRM platform (used to manage and track inquiries); and our web hosting and infrastructure providers. These providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing their services to us.

We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or a request from a government authority with jurisdiction over us, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of WealthShieldCanada, our users, or the public.

Data Retention

We retain personal information collected through our contact forms for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal obligations. Inquiry records are typically retained for three years from the date of last contact. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at the address below, subject to any legal retention requirements that apply.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Session cookies are used to maintain your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser. Analytics cookies collect aggregate information about how visitors use the website and do not identify you personally. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Refusing cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of this website.

Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Access to personal information collected through our forms is restricted to personnel who need it to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccurate information. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions. You have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond to access requests within 30 days as required by PIPEDA.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This website contains links to external websites including CanLII (canlii.org), federal and provincial legislation databases (laws-lois.justice.gc.ca), and other legal and educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through links on this website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or the services we offer. The date of the most recent update appears at the top of this page. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions, access requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information should be directed to:

WealthShieldCanada
Email: info@wealthshieldcanada.ca
Website: www.wealthshieldcanada.ca

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-282-1376 if you have an unresolved privacy concern.