Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Your privacy matters deeply to us. This comprehensive policy explains how zarithomaven collects, uses, protects, and manages your personal information when you use our financial education platform.
Information We Collect
When you interact with zarithomaven's platform, we collect several types of information to provide you with personalized financial education services. This collection happens through various touchpoints during your learning journey.
Personal Information You Provide
- Full name, email address, and contact information when you create an account
- Educational background and financial experience level for course recommendations
- Payment information processed securely through encrypted third-party processors
- Communication preferences and learning goals you specify
- Profile information including professional background and learning objectives
Automatically Collected Data
Our platform automatically collects technical information to improve your learning experience. This includes device information, IP addresses, browser types, and interaction patterns with our educational content.
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention Period |
| Course Progress | Track learning achievements | Account lifetime + 3 years |
| Login Records | Security and access management | 2 years |
| Device Information | Platform optimization | 1 year |
How We Use Your Information
Your information serves multiple purposes within our educational ecosystem. We've designed our data usage practices to directly benefit your learning experience while maintaining strict privacy standards.
We never sell your personal information to third parties or use it for purposes unrelated to your financial education journey.
- Delivering personalized course content and recommendations based on your learning progress
- Sending educational newsletters and updates about new financial literacy resources
- Providing customer support and responding to your inquiries about course materials
- Analyzing platform usage to improve educational content and user experience
- Ensuring platform security and preventing unauthorized access to your account
- Complying with Canadian financial education regulations and legal requirements
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We maintain strict controls over how your information is shared. zarithomaven operates under a principle of minimal data sharing, only disclosing information when absolutely necessary for service delivery or legal compliance.
Service Providers
We work with carefully selected third-party service providers who help us deliver our educational platform. These partners include payment processors, email service providers, and cloud hosting services. All service providers must sign strict confidentiality agreements and comply with Canadian privacy laws.
Legal Requirements
In rare circumstances, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from government authorities, or protect the rights and safety of zarithomaven users and the general public.
Your Privacy Rights
Under Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have significant rights regarding your personal information. We've implemented systems to make exercising these rights straightforward and accessible.
- Access your personal information and understand how it's being used
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Delete your account and associated personal information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Request a portable copy of your learning progress and course data
- File complaints with our Privacy Officer or the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@zarithomaven.com. We respond to all requests within 30 days and provide clear explanations of any actions taken.
Data Security and Protection
Protecting your personal information is fundamental to our operations. We've implemented comprehensive security measures that exceed industry standards for educational platforms.
Technical Safeguards
All data transmitted to and from zarithomaven is encrypted using TLS 1.3 protocols. Our databases are encrypted at rest, and we conduct regular security audits with independent cybersecurity firms. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it for their job functions.
Organizational Measures
Our team receives regular privacy training, and we maintain detailed incident response procedures. All employees with access to personal information sign confidentiality agreements and undergo background checks consistent with their access level.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
zarithomaven uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your learning experience and understand how you interact with our platform. We've categorized these technologies to give you clear control over your preferences.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
| Essential Cookies | Platform functionality and security | Session/1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Usage patterns and improvement insights | 2 years |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and choices | 1 year |
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie management tool available in your account settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
International Data Transfers
While zarithomaven operates primarily within Canada, some of our service providers may process data outside Canadian borders. When this occurs, we ensure adequate protection through approved transfer mechanisms.
We use Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions recognized by Canadian privacy authorities. All international transfers are documented, and we regularly review the privacy practices of our global service providers to ensure continued compliance with Canadian privacy standards.
Children's Privacy
zarithomaven's financial education platform is designed for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we've inadvertently collected information from someone under 18, we will delete that information promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information about a minor should contact us immediately at privacy@zarithomaven.com.
Policy Updates and Changes
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. We will notify you of significant changes through email notifications and prominent notices on our platform.
Minor updates that don't materially affect your rights will be posted with an updated "last modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.