This Privacy Policy explains how Wealth Connections Team (“WCT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit https://wealthconnectionsteam.com or interact with us through our online forms, surveys, discovery calls, and related services (collectively, the “Site”).
By using the Site or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Wealth Connections Team is a Canadian-based financial strategy and referral network headquartered at 20 Hobson Street, Unit 204, Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2M6, Canada. We help individuals and families explore financial strategies and connect with independent, licensed professionals who provide regulated financial services.
We strive to handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable.
The types of personal information we may collect include:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We do not require you to provide highly sensitive information (such as full account numbers, passwords, or Social Insurance Numbers) when using our general Site. If a Partner requires such information, it will be handled directly between you and that Partner under their own privacy policies.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
This information is collected using cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tools to:
You can manage cookie settings through your browser. If you disable cookies, some Site features may not work as intended.
We use personal information to:
We use your information only for the purposes described here or for purposes consistent with these, unless we obtain your consent for other uses or are required or permitted by law to use it otherwise.
4.1 Referrals to Partners
With your knowledge and consent, we may share certain personal information with one or more Partners so they can contact you and explore potential solutions with you. This may include:
Partners are independent entities with their own legal and regulatory obligations. They are responsible for their own privacy, data security, and communications with you. We encourage you to review each Partner’s privacy policy and terms before proceeding.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as:
These service providers are only allowed to use your information to perform services for us and must protect it appropriately.
4.3 Legal, Compliance, and Protection
We may disclose personal information when we believe it is necessary or appropriate to:
4.4 Business Transactions
If we undergo a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections and applicable law.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5.1 Email and SMS Updates
If you provide your email address (and optionally your mobile number) and opt in to receive communications, we may send you:
We aim to comply with Canada’s anti-spam laws (CASL). You may unsubscribe or opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the message or contacting us directly.
5.2 Transactional Messages
Even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send you transactional or service-related communications, such as responses to your inquiries or appointment confirmations.
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures may include:
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it.
Our Site and service providers may store or process your personal information in jurisdictions outside your province or outside Canada. In those cases, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, including access by courts, law enforcement, or regulators.
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
The Site may contain links to websites or resources operated by third parties, including Partners and educational resources. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for, and do not control, how those third parties handle personal information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Our Site and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of majority in their province or territory of residence without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Wealth Connections Team
20 Hobson Street, Unit 204
Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2M6, Canada
Phone: (226) 210-2868
Website: https://wealthconnectionsteam.com