Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Wealthsimple Guide ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website wealthsimple-guide.com (the "Service").

Please note that this website is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Wealthsimple Technologies Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Contact information when you reach out to us
• Feedback, comments, or suggestions
• Any information you provide through forms on our website

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website or source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To improve our content and user experience
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze website usage and trends
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the official Wealthsimple website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

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