At tradesmtg.site, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit or interact with our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use tradesmtg.site, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal details such as:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Any information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, submitting forms, or commenting on our blog or forums.

We do not ask for sensitive personal data like financial information, national ID numbers, or passwords.

b. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifying data such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source

This helps us improve user experience and understand our audience better.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Provide relevant educational content related to studying in Canada and scholarships
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Respond to user inquiries and feedback
  • Send occasional newsletters and scholarship updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
  • Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of our platform

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

tradesmtg.site uses cookies and similar tracking tools to:

  • Enhance site navigation
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and engagement

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may limit your access to certain features of the site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services such as:

  • Google Analytics (for traffic tracking)
  • Email marketing services (for newsletters)
  • Ad networks (for displaying relevant ads)

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. tradesmtg.site is not responsible for the practices of these external services. Please refer to their official policies for more information.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • With trusted service providers (for email delivery or site hosting)
  • To comply with legal obligations or governmental requests
  • To protect our legal rights and prevent misuse of our platform

6. User-Generated Content

If you post comments, questions, or experiences on our site:

  • Your name and comment will be visible to other users
  • Do not share personal or sensitive information publicly
  • We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that violates our guidelines

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of email communications at any time
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@tradesmtg.site.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover we’ve received personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, the updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

Email: support@tradesmtg.site
Website: https://www.tradesmtg.site