Privacy Policy

Meadow Receipt is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes the personal information that Meadow Receipt collects from or about you, how we use it, and to whom we disclose it. This policy is designed to comply with the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

1. Introduction and Data Controller

In this policy, "Meadow Receipt", "we", "us", or "our" refers to the entity responsible for the processing of your data. As an organization operating in Calgary, Alberta, we are governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). We act as the data controller for the personal information collected through our website and services related to financial guidance and job loss transitions.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, such as "What to do when losing a job in Canada: a step-by-step guide to finances". The personal information we collect includes:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and telephone number.
• Professional Information: Employment status, industry, and general financial goals related to severance or EI.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic.

3. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

Under Canadian law, we must identify the purposes for which personal information is collected at or before the time of collection. We process your information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you fill out a form or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contractual Necessity: To provide the specific financial guides or tools you have requested.
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, ensure website security, and conduct internal analytics.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, labor, or regulatory requirements in Alberta and Canada.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used specifically to assist you in navigating the financial challenges of job loss in Calgary. This includes:

• Providing personalized guides on severance pay and Alberta Labor Code.
• Sending updates regarding Employment Insurance (EI) and local Calgary resources.
• Responding to inquiries submitted via our contact forms.
• Monitoring and preventing fraudulent activity on our platform.

5. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal information is no longer required, it will be destroyed, erased, or made anonymous in a secure manner.

6. Disclosure to Third Parties

Meadow Receipt does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties. We may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, or provide customer support. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to Meadow Receipt, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

We may disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Meadow Receipt; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Meadow Receipt; and, (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Meadow Receipt, or the public.

7. Your Rights and Access

As a resident of Alberta, you have specific rights under PIPA regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right of Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
• Right to Complain: You have the right to contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

8. Security of Your Personal Information

Meadow Receipt secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. While we strive to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that: (a) there are security and privacy limitations inherent to the Internet which are beyond our control; and (b) security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and us through this site cannot be guaranteed.

9. Cross-Border Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or in which we engage service providers. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of Canada, including the United States, which may have different data protection rules than those of your country.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at: