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Privacy Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

The Canadian Consumer Verification & Safety Bureau (CCVSB) is dedicated to ensuring personal data security, privacy, and confidentiality. When people access CCVSB services or online resources, this Privacy Policy specifies how information is received, used, retained, shared, and protected.
CCVSB is a non governmental, private, and independent organization. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and related provincial privacy legislation, when applicable, are examples of applicable Canadian privacy principles that are reflected in this policy.

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2. Information We May Collect

CCVSB may gather data that is logically required to give documentation, verification, and instructional services, such as: 

  • Name and information of contact 

  • Details submitted by businesses or service providers for validation

  • Users' voluntarily supplied documents 

  • Details of communications and queries 

  • Technical details like IP address, browser type, and usage statistics 

CCVSB doesn't obtain more personal data than is logically necessary to meet a service's specified purpose.

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3. Use of Information

Information collected by CCVSB may be used for the following purposes:

  • Performing services for verification and review 

  • Creating summaries or reports for verification 

  • Responding to inquiries or requests

  • Enhancing the effectiveness of websites and services 

  • Keeping up with internal documentation and compliance 

  • Endorsing consumer education and fraud awareness campaigns 

Unless otherwise mandated or allowed by law, information is strictly used for the purposes for which it was acquired.

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4. Consent

By providing information to CCVSB, users consent to the information being collected, used, and shared in accordance with this policy. Consent may be revoked at any time, subject to contractual or legal restrictions.

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5. Disclosure of Information

Personal information is not exchanged, sold, or rented by CCVSB. 

Information may only be shared under specified conditions, such as: 

  • With user consent

  • When authorized by legislation or legal procedure 

  • To obey by legal authority or judicial orders 

  • To ensure CCVSB activities' integrity, safety, or security 

  • To stop service abuse or fraud 

Except in cases where it is necessary by law, CCVSB does not transmit personal information to government entities.

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6. Data Accuracy and Retention

At the time of collection, CCVSB takes reasonable steps to guarantee the correctness of the information.
Information is securely destroyed or anonymized after being maintained for as long as required to satisfy service needs or legal obligations.​

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7. Security Safeguards

CCVSB implements technical, administrative, and physical security measures that are suited for the sensitive nature of the data, such as: 

  • Access controls

  • Secure data handling procedures

  • Confidentiality practices

Though proper steps are taken to decrease danger, no transmission or storage technology is fully safe. 

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8. Third Party Links

Links to external or third party websites may be found on this website. The privacy policies and content of other websites are not the responsibility of CCVSB.

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9. Access and Correction

Subject to operational and regulatory limits, people may seek for updates or access to their personal data. 

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10. Changes to This Policy

There may be frequent modifications to this privacy policy.  Any revisions are accepted by continuing to employ CCVSB services.

Legal Terms & Limitations

1. No Government Authority

The Canadian Consumer Verification & Safety Bureau operates on a private basis. 
CCVSB does not act on behalf of any federal, provincial, or local organization and is not a government body with regulatory jurisdiction. 

CCVSB does not offer certifications, licenses, approvals, or legally binding verdicts. 

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2. No Legal, Financial, or Professional Advice

Only broad and helpful information is supplied by CCVSB. 
There is no professional opinion, financial advice, legal advice, or regulatory advice on this website or in CCVSB publications. 

When necessary, users should seek independent specialists.

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3. Verification Limitations

Assessments and verification reports are predicated on: 

  • Records accessible to the public 

  • Data contributed by third parties or users 

  • Information accessible at the time of review 

CCVSB does not assure business performance, behavior, or outcomes, nor does it guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or continuous validity of information. 

Verification is not the same as recommendation, endorsement, certification, or approval. 

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4. No Guarantee of Results

CCVSB makes no guarantees: 

  • Transaction outcomes

  • Dispute resolution

  • Financial recovery

  • Prevention of loss or harm

The user makes judgments based on CCVSB data at their own risk and discretion.

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5. Limitation of Liability

As far as the law permits, CCVSB will not be responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages resulting from: 

  • Use of the website

  • Reliance on verification reports

  • Inaccuracies or omissions

  • Delays or service interruptions

  • Third party actions or decisions

 

6. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for:

  • Independent information verification 

  • Exercising judgment

  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws

  • Understanding that verification is informational, not determinative

 
7. Jurisdiction

Regardless of conflict of law principles, these terms will be governed by Canadian law and the relevant legislation of the province where CCVSB is registered.

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8. Acceptance of Terms

This Privacy and Legal Policy is accepted by using this website or CCVSB services. 

9. Contact

 You can use the Contact page to raise queries concerning privacy or legal issues.

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