Institute of Canadian Education is committed to
protecting the security and privacy of each student, client, associate, and
website visitor. The policy below outlines how we collect and use only relevant
user information from our website and associated services to continually offer
the best user experience possible.
This Privacy Policy governs the way Institute of
Canadian Education collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information
collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://iceducation.ca/
website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all
products and services offered by Institute of Canadian Education.
Personal
Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information
from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to when Users visit
our site, register on the site, fill out a form, respond to a survey, and in
connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make
available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address,
mailing address, and phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site
anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users
only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse
to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them
from engaging in certain Site-related activities.
Non-Personal
Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification
information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal
identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer,
and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as
the operating system, the internet service providers utilized, and other
similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance the
User experience. The User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for
record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. The User
may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when
cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not
function properly.
Web Analytics
In order to serve you better, we occasionally use
web services including Google Analytics to help analyze the use of our website.
This tool uses cookies to collect and generate information about your visits to
our site (including your IP address) that is transmitted to their server in an
anonymous form for processing. We study patterns of website activity so that we
can improve the experience of visitors to our Site.
The use of this tool does not allow us or our
analytics service provider to identify individuals.
You can opt out of analytics activity by setting
your browser to notify you when a cookie is sent and block analytics cookies if
desired. Please consult your browser’s Help Menu for instructions. Visiting our
website with analytics cookies disabled will have no significant impact on your
browsing experience.
Google currently offers a free Google Analytics
opt-out tool for Internet Explorer (versions 7 and 8), Google Chrome (4.x and
higher), and Mozilla Firefox (3.5 and higher).
How We Use
Collected Information
Institute of Canadian Education may collect and use
Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
- To
run and operate our Site
We may need your information to display content on the Site correctly. - To
improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests
and support needs more efficiently. - To
personalize User experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a
group use the services and resources provided on our Site. - To
improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. - To
process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an
order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this
information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide
the service. - To
run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
We may send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think
will be of interest to them. - To
send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates
pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their
inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
How We Protect Your
Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and
processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized
access, alteration, and disclosure or destruction of your personal information,
username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the
Site and its Users happens over an SSL-secured communication channel and is
encrypted and protected with digital signatures. Our Site is also in compliance
with PCI vulnerability standards in order to create as secure of an environment
as possible for Users.
Sharing Your
Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal
identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated
demographic information not linked to any personal identification information
regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates,
and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third-party service
providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities
on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your
information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided that
you have given us your permission.
Location
Information
When using our site, we may ask the User to confirm
their location in order to generate aspects of specific Site pages, namely, but
not limited to the Fees on the Registration page. We may also use this data
internally or in conjunction with our third-party service providers to
customize your experience and provide offers that may be relevant to you.
Electronic
Newsletters
If the User decides to join our mailing list, they
will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or
service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe
from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at
the bottom of each email or the User may contact us via our Site. We may use
third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or
administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or
surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those
limited purposes, provided that you have given us your permission.
Third-Party
Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our
Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers,
advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control
the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the
practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these
sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly
changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and
customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website,
including websites that have links to our Site, is subject to that website’s
own terms and policies.
Changes to This
Privacy Policy
Institute of Canadian Education has the discretion
to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will email all active
Users in our learning environment. We encourage Users to frequently check this
page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the
personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your
responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of
modifications.
Your Acceptance of
These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of
this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site.
Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy
will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy
Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please
contact us.
This document was last updated on October 10, 2019.