Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 12, 2025

At Tallawah Immigration Consulting, your privacy and the protection of your personal information are of the utmost importance. 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), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) Code of Professional Conduct, and applicable Canadian and international privacy legislation.

By using our services, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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Interpretations and Definitions

Interpretation Words with capitalized first letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Company (referred to as "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Policy) refers to Tallawah Immigration Consulting.
Personal Information means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, as defined under PIPEDA and the GDPR.
Services refers to the immigration consulting services provided by Tallawah Immigration Consulting.
Client means the individual using our services or accessing our website, and whose personal information is collected.
Data Controller means the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal information, under GDPR. For the purposes of this Policy, Tallawah Immigration Consulting is the Data Controller.
Data Processor means any natural or legal person who processes personal information on behalf of the Data Controller.
Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination, erasure or destruction

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only as necessary to provide immigration consulting services, and to meet legal and regulatory requirements. This may include:

Full name, date of birth, and contact information
Identification documents
Immigration status and history
Employment and educational background
Financial information where applicable
Other documents or data necessary for immigration-related services

2. Purpose of Collection

Your personal information is collected and used for the following purposes:

To assess eligibility and provide immigration consulting services
To complete immigration applications and submit documentation to government agencies
To communicate with you regarding your case status and related matters
To meet regulatory, professional, and legal obligations
To comply with contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including those set by the GDPR where applicable

3. Consent and Legal Basis for Processing

We will obtain your informed consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. Your consent may be provided in writing, verbally, or electronically.

Under GDPR, the legal bases for processing your personal information include:

Your consent
The performance of a contract
Compliance with a legal obligation
Protection of your vital interests
Performance of a task carried out in the public interest
Legitimate interests pursued by the Company, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Tallawah Immigration Consulting will only share your personal information:

With your explicit consent.
With authorized third parties necessary to provide immigration services (e.g., government agencies, designated representatives).
When legally required to do so, such as in compliance with a court order or regulatory request
With service providers and Data Processors who are contractually obligated to adhere to equivalent privacy protections under GDPR and PIPEDA.

5. Data Protection and Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. These measures include:

Secure physical and electronic storage.
Password-protected files and databases.
Access limited to authorized personnel only.
Encryption and secure transfer methods for sensitive information.

6. Retention of Information

Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes and to comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations. Once no longer required, your information will be securely destroyed or anonymized.

Under GDPR, data will not be held for longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless required for compliance with legal obligations or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request erasure of your personal data ("the right to be forgotten") under applicable circumstances.
Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
Request portability of your personal data to another service provider.
Withdraw consent for future use (subject to legal or contractual limitations).
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated.

All requests can be made by contacting us directly.

8. Compliance with PIPEDA, GDPR, and CICC Standards

Tallawah Immigration Consulting is fully committed to compliance with PIPEDA, GDPR, and the CICC's Code of Professional Conduct. You can review these standards here:

9. Changes to this Policy

Tallawah Immigration Consulting reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any revisions will be posted on our website and will become effective on the date of posting.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.

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