1. Introduction
Canadian Investment Group (“CIG”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us, including our investors, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy laws.

By providing your personal information to us, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy.

 

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from investors or prospective investors:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Residential or mailing address

• Employment status or occupation

• Investment interests or financial profile

• Identification documents (as required by securities or anti-money laundering laws)

• Any other information voluntarily provided by you

 

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

• Online forms or registration on our website

• Direct communications (e.g., email, phone, in-person meetings)

• Events, seminars, or investor webinars

• Partner referrals or professional advisors (with your consent)

• Use of our website, subject to our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable)

 

4. Purposes for Collection

We collect and use your personal information to:

• Assess your eligibility to invest in our offerings

• Communicate with you regarding current and future investment opportunities

• Provide investor documentation, updates, or account information

• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments

• Improve our services and marketing strategies

We only collect information necessary for these purposes.

 

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Legal, financial, and compliance advisors assisting in our investment offerings

• Third-party service providers for secure data storage, CRM, or communications (e.g., HubSpot, Microsoft 365)

• Regulatory or government authorities, if legally required

• Other parties, with your explicit consent

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

 

6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure servers and encrypted storage

• Access controls and authentication

• Employee confidentiality agreements

• Regular system audits and reviews

While we strive to protect your personal information, no system can guarantee 100% security.

 

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request corrections or updates

• Withdraw your consent (subject to legal or contractual obligations)

• Request deletion of your personal data, where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. When no longer required, information is securely destroyed or anonymized.

 

9. International Transfers

While our operations are based in Canada, some service providers may store or process information outside of Ontario or Canada. In such cases, your information may be subject to foreign laws and accessible to foreign governments or regulators.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or technology. The revised version will be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of our services after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.