Privacy Policy for Canadians in Spain
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Canadians in Spain (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. This policy applies to all information collected through our website (https://canadiansinspain.com), and/or any related services, sales, marketing, or events.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. What Information Do We Collect?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when you participate in activities on the website, or otherwise when you contact us.
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the website, but may include the following:
- Personal Information Provided by You: We collect names and email addresses when you fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about your device and how you use our website. This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
We use the information we collect or receive for the following purposes:
- To Respond to Inquiries: We use your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have with the use of our Site.
- To Send Administrative Information: We may use your personal information to send you product, service, and new feature information and/or information about changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.
- To Send Marketing and Promotional Communications: We may use the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt-out of our marketing emails at any time.
- To Protect our Services: We may use your information as part of our efforts to keep our website safe and secure (for example, for fraud monitoring and prevention).
- For Analytics: We may use your information to analyze usage and trends to improve our website and user experience.
3. Will Your Information Be Shared with Anyone?
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations.
- Introduction to Our Partner Firm: If you fill out a form on our “Services” page requesting an introduction to our professional services partner, we will share the information you provide (your name, email, and message) directly with that partner firm for the sole purpose of them contacting you to provide a consultation. We only share this information with your explicit consent, which you provide by submitting the form.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. Examples include: data analysis (Google Analytics), email delivery (newsletter services), and website hosting.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. A cookie is a small file placed on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our website.
5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
6. What Are Your Privacy Rights?
Based on the laws of certain countries (like the GDPR in the European Union), you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Request access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
- Request correction or erasure of your personal information.
- Restrict the processing of your personal information.
- If applicable, to data portability.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Policy for Minors
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 18. By using the website, you represent that you are at least 18.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
9. How Can You Contact Us About This Policy?
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at [[email protected]] or by post to:
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