Privacy Policy
How aurilithosvia protects and manages your personal information
1Introduction and Scope
aurilithosvia ("we," "us," or "our") operates as a small capital investing education platform serving users across Canada. This comprehensive privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our services through aurilithosvia.com or any related applications.
This policy applies to all users of our platform, including visitors browsing our content, registered members participating in our learning programs, and individuals who communicate with us through various channels. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this privacy policy.
We are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us by handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation.
2Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our educational services. The information we gather falls into several categories, each serving specific purposes for delivering our investing education platform.
Personal Identification Information
Full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and government-issued identification numbers when required for verification purposes.
Financial Information
Investment experience level, risk tolerance, financial goals, income range, and educational background related to investing and finance.
Technical Information
IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring websites, pages visited, and time stamps of your interactions with our platform.
Communication Data
Content of messages you send us, feedback submissions, survey responses, and records of customer service interactions.
We collect this information through direct interactions when you register for accounts, complete forms, participate in surveys, or contact our support team. Additionally, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar tracking technologies as you navigate our platform.
3How We Use Your Information
Your personal information serves multiple purposes within our educational platform ecosystem. We process your data to deliver personalized learning experiences and maintain the security and functionality of our services.
- Providing access to our investing education courses and learning materials
- Personalizing content recommendations based on your experience level and interests
- Processing enrollments and managing your account status and progress
- Communicating important updates about our programs, platform changes, and educational opportunities
- Conducting research and analysis to improve our educational content and platform features
- Ensuring platform security and preventing fraudulent activities
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Generating aggregate statistics and reports for business analysis
We base our data processing on several legal grounds, including your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our educational platform, contractual necessity for service delivery, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
4Data Sharing and Disclosure
We maintain strict controls over how your personal information is shared. We do not sell your personal data to third parties, and we only share information in specific circumstances that directly support our educational mission or legal obligations.
Service Providers and Partners
We work with carefully selected third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our educational platform. These partners include cloud hosting providers, payment processors, email service platforms, and educational content delivery systems. All service providers are bound by contractual agreements requiring them to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or government request. This includes situations involving court orders, regulatory investigations, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership and provide information about your choices regarding your personal data.
5Data Security Measures
Protecting your personal information is fundamental to our operations. We implement comprehensive security measures designed to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Our security framework includes industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage, regular security assessments and penetration testing, multi-factor authentication systems, and strict access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
We maintain secure servers in certified data centers with physical security measures, environmental controls, and backup systems. Our staff receives regular training on privacy and security best practices, and we continuously monitor our systems for potential security threats.
While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely immune to security breaches. In the unlikely event of a data security incident affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable laws and take immediate steps to mitigate any potential harm.
6Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Our retention periods vary based on the type of information and how it's used within our platform.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Duration of membership plus 3 years | Service provision and legal compliance |
| Learning Progress Data | Duration of membership plus 2 years | Educational continuity and certification |
| Communication Records | 3 years from last contact | Customer service and dispute resolution |
| Technical Logs | 12 months | Security monitoring and platform improvement |
| Marketing Preferences | Until withdrawal of consent | Communication management |
When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information unless longer retention is required by law. You can request early deletion of your data by contacting our privacy team, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.
7Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. We respect these rights and provide mechanisms for you to exercise them effectively.
Access Rights
Request copies of personal information we hold about you, including how it's being used and who it's shared with.
Correction Rights
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information in our records.
Deletion Rights
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual retention requirements.
Portability Rights
Request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another service provider.
Objection Rights
Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing communications and automated decision-making.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require identity verification to protect your privacy. If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy authority.
8Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and provide personalized educational content. These technologies help us understand how you interact with our platform and improve our services accordingly.
We use essential cookies that are necessary for basic platform functionality, performance cookies that help us analyze usage patterns and optimize our services, and functional cookies that remember your preferences and personalization settings. We do not use advertising cookies or share cookie data with advertising networks.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may limit some platform features. We provide detailed information about our cookie usage in our Cookie Policy, which is updated regularly to reflect current practices.
9International Data Transfers
While we primarily operate within Canada, some of our service providers may process your personal information outside of Canada. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Canadian privacy standards.
We only work with international service providers who demonstrate adequate privacy protections through contractual commitments, certification programs, or other recognized adequacy mechanisms. We regularly review and audit these arrangements to ensure continued compliance with privacy requirements.
10Children's Privacy
Our educational platform is designed for adult learners interested in investing education. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from someone under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact our privacy team immediately. We encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities and educate them about sharing personal information online.
11Privacy Policy Updates
We periodically review and update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and business operations. When we make significant changes that affect how we handle your personal information, we will notify you through email, platform notifications, or other appropriate communication methods.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy. The date of the most recent update is displayed at the bottom of this policy. Continued use of our services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Privacy Contact Information
Our privacy team is available to address your questions, concerns, and requests regarding your personal information. We strive to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.