Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2026
BecomeACitizen.ca ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and optionally your province/territory selection.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the service, including test scores, study progress, and time spent on the platform. This data is used to personalize your learning experience.
Technical Data: We automatically collect certain technical information including browser type, device type, and IP address for security and analytics purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our citizenship test preparation services
- To track your study progress and personalize your learning experience
- To process payments for premium features
- To communicate with you about your account or service updates
- To improve our question database and study tools
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted on AWS) with encryption at rest and in transit. We use industry-standard security practices including Row Level Security (RLS) to ensure users can only access their own data.
4. Third-Party Services
- Supabase: Authentication and database hosting
- Stripe: Payment processing (we never store your card details)
- Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
- Google OAuth: Optional sign-in method
5. Your Rights (PIPEDA Compliance)
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for data collection
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or sell your data to third parties. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the service.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@becomeacitizen.ca.