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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2025

TeamPerks ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services. This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation in Canada.

1. About TeamPerks

TeamPerks operates as a lead generation service that connects organizations seeking employee benefits solutions with qualified, licensed third-party benefits advisors. We do not provide insurance or benefits advisory services directly. Our role is limited to:

  • Collecting information through our online assessment
  • Analyzing your benefits needs
  • Matching you with appropriate licensed advisors
  • Facilitating introductions between you and qualified professionals

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Complete our assessment: Company name, number of employees, industry, current benefits information, contact details
  • Contact us: Name, email address, phone number, company information, and message content
  • Subscribe to communications: Email address and communication preferences
  • Use our website: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Usage data and analytics
  • Device and browser information
  • Referring website addresses
  • Geographic location (city/province level)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes, with your consent:

  • Lead Generation and Matching: To analyze your benefits needs and match you with qualified third-party advisors
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
  • Service Improvement: To analyze trends, improve our assessment tools, and enhance user experience
  • Marketing: To send you newsletters, resources, and updates (with your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time)
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security issues

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Advisors

When you complete our assessment, we share your information with qualified, licensed benefits advisors who may be able to assist you. These advisors are:

  • Licensed to provide benefits advisory services in your province
  • Independent third parties not employed by TeamPerks
  • Subject to their own privacy policies and professional obligations
  • Required to comply with applicable insurance and privacy regulations

Important: Once your information is shared with a third-party advisor, their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policy and professional obligations. We encourage you to review their privacy practices.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, including:

  • Web hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and data analysis services
  • Email communication platforms
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal processes
  • Requests from government authorities
  • Protection of our legal rights or safety
  • Investigation of fraud or security issues

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

5. Your Privacy Rights Under Canadian Law

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial legislation, you have the following rights:

5.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide you with a copy of your information within 30 days of your request.

5.2 Right to Correction

You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

5.3 Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw your consent for us to use your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. This may limit our ability to provide services to you.

5.4 Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements and legitimate business needs.

5.5 Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

5.6 Right to Object

You may object to our processing of your personal information for marketing purposes or other legitimate interests.

5.7 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not complied with privacy laws, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy commissioner.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

  • Assessment data: Retained for up to 7 years for business records and potential follow-up
  • Marketing communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Website analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
  • Legal records: Retained as required by applicable laws

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure server infrastructure and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Employee training on privacy and security practices
  • Contractual obligations with service providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information is primarily stored and processed in Canada. If we transfer information outside of Canada, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by the Privacy Commissioner
  • Your explicit consent where required

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Quebec Residents

If you are a resident of Quebec, you have additional rights under Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec Privacy Act). These rights include enhanced consent requirements and the right to file complaints with the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec.

14. British Columbia and Alberta Residents

Residents of British Columbia and Alberta are protected under their respective provincial privacy legislation (PIPA). Your rights under these laws are substantially similar to those under PIPEDA.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:

TeamPerks Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@teamperks.ca
Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by PIPEDA.

Filing a Complaint

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may file a complaint with:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376

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