Privacy policy
CareerFest.ca (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values 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 or participate in our events. By using CareerFest.ca, you consent to the practices described below.
- Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- a) Personal Information
Information that can identify you, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (credit/debit card details processed securely)
- Employer or organization information (if registering as a company or sponsor)
- b) Non-Personal Information
Information that does not identify you personally, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Clickstream data and referral URLs
- c) User-Generated Content
Information you voluntarily provide in forms, messages, or submissions on the Website.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for purposes including:
- To provide and manage our services, event registrations, exhibitor booths, and sponsorships.
- To process payments and send invoices or receipts.
- To communicate with you about CareerFest events, updates, promotions, or opportunities.
- To improve the Website, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions.
- Payment & Transaction Privacy
When you make a payment through CareerFest.ca, we take your financial privacy and security very seriously:
- a) Payment Processing
All payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit or debit card details on our servers.
Only the minimum necessary information (such as name, billing address, and email) may be collected to process your payment and issue a receipt.
- b) Security Measures
Payments are transmitted using encryption and secure protocols to protect your data.
We follow industry-standard practices to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of financial information.
- c) Refunds and Cancellations
Payment-related information is used to process refunds or cancellations in accordance with our Terms of Use and applicable event policies.
- d) Sharing of Payment Information
Payment information, including credit card or banking details, is never shared with exhibitors or third parties except the payment processors and financial institutions required to complete the transaction.
We do not sell or share your payment information with third parties for marketing purposes.
- e) Personal Information for Event Purposes
While financial information is never shared, your personally identifiable information (PII) such as name, email, and phone number may be shared with event exhibitors or partners to facilitate event communication, networking, and follow-ups.
- How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in limited circumstances, including:
**a) Service Providers**
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, cloud storage).
**b) Legal Requirements**
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
**c) Event Exhibitors and Partners**
For the purposes of CareerFest events, personally identifiable information (PII) such as your **name, email address, and phone number** may be shared with exhibitors or event partners **to facilitate communication, follow-ups, or event-related opportunities**.
* Your company information (e.g., booth listing, logo, or contact details) may also be shared publicly for the purposes of the event.
* By registering or participating in CareerFest, you consent to this sharing.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve the Website experience, track usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. Cookies may include:
- Essential cookies: Required for site functionality.
- Analytical cookies: To monitor website performance and usage.
- Marketing cookies: To deliver targeted advertising and promotions.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain website functionalities.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
- Security of Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the following rights:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to your personal information or request corrections to ensure accuracy.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to collect, use, or disclose your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
- Complaint: You may contact us to resolve privacy concerns.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@careerfest.ca
- Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
- Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
- Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
Email: info@careerfest.ca