Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Grow Evolve ("we," "our," or "us") is committed 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 when you visit our website grow-evolve.com and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Professional information (real estate license details, brokerage affiliation)
• Educational background and career goals
• Payment information for course enrollment
• Communications with our customer service team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and geolocation data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website and pages viewed
• Time and date of visit
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our educational services
• Processing course registrations and payments
• Communicating with you about our courses and services
• Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
• Improving our website and user experience
• Analyzing website usage and performance
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including:

• Payment processors
• Email marketing platforms
• Learning management systems
• Website analytics providers
• Customer support platforms

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, including:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government investigations
• Protection of our rights and safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Secure hosting and backup systems

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies

We use various types of cookies and similar technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
• Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising

6.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner and your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Marketing Communications

We may send you marketing communications about our courses and services. You can:

• Opt-out using the unsubscribe link in emails
• Contact us directly to update preferences
• Manage preferences through your account settings

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:

• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Contract terms and obligations
• Legitimate business interests
• Consent duration

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Email notifications
• Website notices
• Updated effective dates

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario. Any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the jurisdiction of Canadian courts.