Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

The Empowerists is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and Quebec’s Bill 25.

BY USING OUR SERVICES OR VISITING OUR SITE OR SUBMITTING INFORMATION THROUGH THE SERVICES OR VIA OUR SITE, YOU EXPRESSLY CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND USE OF YOUR INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

  1. Data Collection Methods

We collect personal information through the following methods:

  • Subscription to Blog for News: When you subscribe to our blog or newsletter, we collect your email address and other relevant contact information. This information is used to send you updates, news, and promotional content related to our services and offerings.
  • Job Applications: When you apply for job openings through our website, we collect personal information such as your name, contact details, resume, and other relevant information. This data is used to evaluate your application and manage the recruitment process.
  • Service and Investment Opportunities: We collect information about you to provide services and communicate information regarding investment opportunities. This may include your name, contact details, and any preferences or interests you disclose. This information is used to tailor our services and communications to your specific needs and interests.
  1. Purpose of Data Processing

The personal information we collect is utilized for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and enhance our website, services, and offerings.
  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials.
  • To process job applications and manage the recruitment process.
  • To provide tailored services and information regarding investment opportunities.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Our processing of personal data is grounded in the following legal bases:

  • Consent: We obtain explicit consent for specific data processing activities, such as newsletter subscriptions and providing tailored investment information.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process data to further our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and communications, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
  • Contractual Necessity: We process personal data as necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as responding to job applications and providing requested services.
  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with third parties only under the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering services, under confidentiality agreements.
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of The Empowerists, our users, or the public.

We may share some or all of your Personally Identifiable Information with any parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies under common control (collectively, “Affiliates”), in which case we will require our Affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  1. Your Rights

Under GDPR, PIPEDA, and Quebec’s Bill 25, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Objection and Restriction: Object to or request the restriction of data processing under specific circumstances.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where data processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@empowerists.com.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete the data.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

  1. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Empowerists
privacy@empowerists.com