Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2022

The Electrical Academy (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at https://www.elacd.ca, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you register for a course, fill out a contact form, or sign up for updates, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (if applicable)
• Payment information (handled through a secure third-party processor)

b. Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected data may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Register you for courses and process payments
• Communicate with you about your enrollment or inquiries
• Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
  

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) strictly for operational purposes
• Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law
• Business partners for co-hosted training or services (with your consent)

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no system is 100% secure, we follow industry best practices to protect your data.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccuracies in your information
• Withdraw consent (subject to legal/contractual restrictions)
• Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@elacd.ca.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact:

The Electrical Academy
Email: info@elacd.ca
Website: https://www.elacd.ca