
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 28, 2025
1. Introduction
At Vancouver Language Assessment & Referral Centre operated by Canus Trading Ltd., we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
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Demographic Information: Age, gender, and language preferences.
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Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and browsing history.
3. Purpose of Collecting Information
We collect your personal information for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our services.
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To communicate with you regarding our programs, events, and updates.
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To process your applications and registrations.
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To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Consent
By providing your personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us at the information provided below.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
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With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
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When required by law or to protect our rights and safety or those of others.
6. Security of Personal Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
7. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law or as required by applicable program funders.
8. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All content on www.vanlac.ca, including but not limited to text, logos, designs, and other intellectual property, is the exclusive property of Canus Trading Ltd. and is protected under Canadian and international copyright laws.
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You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this website without prior written permission from Canus Trading Ltd.
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Some images on this website are licensed from Adobe Stock under the applicable Standard License. These images remain the intellectual property of their respective creators and are used in compliance with Adobe Stock’s licensing terms.
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Unauthorized use of any content from this website without prior written permission from Canus Trading Ltd. may result in legal action.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Vancouver Language Assessment & Referral (VLA)
Managed by Canus Trading Ltd.
#208 – 2525 Commercial Dr,
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C1
Tel: 604.876.5756
Fax: 604.876.0134
Email: lincinfo@vanlac.ca
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.