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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Ontaris collects, uses, protects, and stores personal and technical information from clients and website users. All data handling practices comply with Canadian privacy laws and applicable international standards.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ontaris Service Centre Inc. (“Ontaris”, “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, protects, shares, and manages personal information provided by clients, visitors, users, applicants, and service recipients (“you”, “the Client”).

By using our website, submitting information, booking services, or making any payment, you consent to this Privacy Policy.


2. Definitions

2.1 Personal Information

Any identifiable information, including but not limited to:

-Full name
-Email address
-Phone number
-Address
-Government ID / identification documents
-Date of birth
-IP address
-Payment details
-Marital status
-Immigration status
-Business registration documents
-Uploaded files
-Source of funds (for AML compliance)

2.2 Non-Personal / Technical Data

-Cookies
-Browser type
-Device information
-Usage patterns
-Analytics data
-Website performance logs


3. Information We Collect

3.1 Direct Information from Clients

We collect personal information through:

-Website forms
-Business registration forms
-Marriage registration forms
-OSAP/education advising forms
-Consular/administrative support forms
-Uploaded documents
-Email, SMS, WhatsApp, or telephone communications
-In-person meetings
-Video calls
-Client portal submissions (if applicable)

3.2 Payment Information

Collected when purchasing services:

-Billing name
-Credit card details (processed securely through third-party providers)
-E-transfer information
-Transaction ID
-Source of funds (required under FINTRAC rules)

3.3 Automatic Website Data

-IP address
-Browser type
-Operating system
-Device identifiers
-Cookies (analytics, performance, functionality)
-Pages visited
-Session duration


4. How We Use Your Information

Ontaris uses personal information for:

4.1 Service Delivery

-Business registration, CRA accounts
-Marriage officiant services
-Document preparation
-OSAP/education advising
-Branding, design, and web services
-Communication and customer support

4.2 Verification & Compliance

-Identity verification
-AML/FINTRAC compliance
-Fraud prevention
-Legal record-keeping

4.3 Business Operations

-Improving website functionality
-Internal analytics and performance monitoring
-Staff training and quality assurance

4.4 Communication

-Email and SMS updates
-Confirmations and reminders
-Service instructions
-Required document requests

We do not sell or trade personal information.


5. Sharing Your Information

We may share information only with:

5.1 Authorized Third Parties

-Payment processors
-Hosting and cloud providers
-Government agencies (CRA, ServiceOntario, IRCC, OSAP institutions, etc.)
-Contractors performing Ontaris-approved work (designers, officiants, developers)

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information to:

-Law enforcement
-FINTRAC
-Regulatory authorities
-Courts (if required)

We never share information for marketing purposes.


6. Data Storage & Security

Ontaris uses:

-Encrypted servers
-Secure cloud systems
-Restricted staff access
-Multi-layer authentication
-Firewall and anti-intrusion protection

Although we implement strong security measures, no digital system is 100% risk-free.


7. Client Rights

You may request:

-Access to your personal data
-Correction of inaccurate information
-Removal of data (where legally permitted)
-Withdrawal of consent for non-essential data processing
-Requests may not be honored if:
-Required by law to retain
-Needed for AML compliance
-Relevant to an active file


8. Data Retention

We retain information for the period required by:

-PIPEDA
-FINTRAC (5 years minimum for AML records)
-Ontario corporate and marriage regulations
-Operational necessity

After expiry, data is securely deleted or anonymized.


9. Cookies & Tracking Technology

Our website uses:

-Necessary cookies
-Performance cookies
-Analytics cookies
-Functionality cookies

Full details are explained in our separate Cookie Policy.


10. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites.
Ontaris is not responsible for its content, security, or privacy practices.


11. Minors

Ontaris does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent.


12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.


13. Contact Information

For privacy concerns or data requests:

ONTARIS SERVICE CENTRE INC.
? [email protected]

 

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