Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how PathwayCA collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data with transparency and respect. Your trust is important to us, and we take our responsibility to protect your information seriously.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes personal information you voluntarily provide when registering for our platform, such as your name, email address, phone number, and professional details related to your CPA education journey.
We also collect information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites. Additionally, we gather usage data to understand how you interact with our resources and services, enabling us to enhance user experience and deliver relevant content about CPA designation pathways and professional development.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to deliver our core services, including providing access to CPA PEP program resources, certification requirements, and continuing professional development materials. Your data helps us personalize your learning experience and recommend relevant educational content based on your professional goals.
We use your contact information to send you updates about our services, important announcements, and educational resources. With your consent, we may also send newsletters and information about new features. We analyze usage data to improve our website’s functionality, security, and content relevance, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of accounting professionals pursuing CPA designation in Canada.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You can also request a copy of the data we hold about you in a portable format. If you believe we are processing your information unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate privacy authority in your jurisdiction.
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. Please note that opting out of communications will not affect your ability to use our core services. We respect your choices regarding your data and will honor requests within the timeframes specified by applicable privacy laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform. Cookies help us analyze traffic patterns and provide personalized content recommendations. Some cookies are essential for website functionality, while others are used for analytics and marketing purposes.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences and can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. Our separate Cookie Policy provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features, but will not prevent you from accessing core educational resources and information about CPA certification pathways.
Data Security and Protection
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive data in transit, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. Our team follows industry best practices and complies with applicable data protection regulations to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information.
While we strive to maintain high security standards, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account. We will notify you promptly of any security breaches that may affect your personal information, as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required by law to retain certain information. Usage data and analytics information may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for longer periods to help us improve our services.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites and resources related to CPA education and professional development. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our platform.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your personal information, or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please reach out to us. We are here to help and will respond to your inquiries promptly.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 604 287 5934
Address: 1247 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1W2, Canada