1. Introduction

UCAC International (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website ucac.ca (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”) and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Educational Background: Academic history, qualifications, and transcripts.
• Identification Documents: Passport details, national ID numbers, or other government-issued identification.
• Financial Information: Bank account details or payment information for processing application fees.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including IP address, browser type, and access times.

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect your personal information for the following purposes:

• To assist with university and college admissions applications.
• To provide visa application assistance.
• To communicate with you regarding our services, updates, and promotional offers.
• To improve our services and enhance user experience on our Site.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Consent

By providing your personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. To withdraw consent, please contact us at [Contact Information].

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

• Educational Institutions: To universities, colleges, or other educational bodies as part of your application process.
• Service Providers: To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors or IT service providers.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

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

6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. To do so, please contact us at [Contact Information]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Site usage. You can set your browser to refuse cookies; however, this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Address: Unit 104, 200 Tiffield Rd, Toronto, ON, M1V 5J1, Canada
• Email: info@ucac.ca
• Phone: +1 (437) 688 4628