Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

At arolynthesia, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This comprehensive privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you interact with our financial analysis fundamentals platform and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for our courses or contact us, we collect personal information including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. We also gather educational background information and professional experience details to better customize your learning experience.

Registration Data

Full name, email address, phone number, postal address, and educational background information you provide during account creation.

Learning Progress

Course completion rates, quiz scores, assignment submissions, and interaction patterns within our learning management system.

Technical Information

IP addresses, browser types, device information, operating systems, and usage analytics to improve our platform performance.

Automatically Collected Data

Our website automatically collects certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, device characteristics, referring websites, and pages viewed during your visit. We use this information to analyze website performance and user behavior patterns.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our financial analysis education services and course content
  • Send you course updates, educational materials, and important platform notifications
  • Process enrollments and manage your account settings and preferences
  • Analyze learning patterns to enhance course effectiveness and student outcomes
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support assistance
  • Comply with legal obligations and maintain platform security measures

Educational Purpose

We primarily use your information to enhance your learning experience in financial analysis fundamentals. This includes tracking your progress, providing personalized feedback, and connecting you with relevant educational resources.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

arolynthesia does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in limited circumstances with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform and delivering educational services.

Recipient Type Purpose Data Shared
Learning Management System Providers Course delivery and progress tracking Name, email, course enrollment data
Email Service Providers Send course notifications and updates Email address, name, course preferences
Analytics Providers Website performance and user experience improvement Anonymized usage data and technical information

Your Privacy Rights Under Canadian Law

As a Canadian organization, arolynthesia complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. You have specific rights regarding your personal information.

Right to Access: Request copies of personal information we hold about you, including how it's being used and who we've shared it with.
Right to Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information in our records.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for certain uses of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
Right to Complaint: File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we've mishandled your personal information.
Right to Data Portability: Request your personal information in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another service provider.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at info@arolynthesia.com. We'll respond to your request within 30 days and may require identity verification before processing certain requests. Some requests may be subject to reasonable fees as permitted by law.

Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include encryption, secure servers, regular security assessments, and staff training on privacy protection.

Technical Safeguards

All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols. Our servers are housed in secure facilities with restricted physical access, and we maintain regular backups stored in geographically separate locations.

Administrative Safeguards

Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require it for their job responsibilities. All employees undergo privacy training and sign confidentiality agreements. We conduct regular privacy impact assessments and security audits.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Different types of information have varying retention periods based on their purpose and legal requirements.

Course Records

Student records and course completion certificates are maintained for 7 years after course completion to comply with educational record-keeping requirements.

Account Information

Basic account information is retained for 3 years after account closure, unless you request earlier deletion or longer retention is required by law.

Marketing Communications

Contact information for marketing purposes is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal from our communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies required for website functionality and security
  • Performance cookies that help us analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • Functional cookies that remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics cookies that provide insights into how visitors interact with our website

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites.

International Data Transfers

While arolynthesia is based in Canada, some of our service providers may process your personal information in other countries. When we transfer personal information outside Canada, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights and comply with Canadian privacy laws.

These safeguards may include contractual protections, adequacy decisions, or other approved transfer mechanisms. We conduct due diligence on all international service providers to ensure they maintain privacy standards comparable to Canadian requirements.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for adults interested in financial analysis education. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our systems.

Parents or guardians who wish to review, modify, or delete personal information about their children should contact our Privacy Officer with appropriate identification and proof of guardianship.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or prominent notices on our website at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the most recent changes were made.

Contact Our Privacy Officer

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: info@arolynthesia.com
Phone: +1 250 785 9998
Mail: 3142 Boul Du Collège, Shawinigan, Quebec G9N 7E3, Canada

We'll respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days and work with you to resolve any concerns about your personal information.