PRIVACY POLICY

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At ABS Higher Level Consulting Inc. ("us", "our", "we"), safeguarding your personal privacy is a top priority. Understanding how we collect, use, and protect your data is crucial. This Privacy Policy applies to our website, products, services, and programs, both online and offline (collectively, the "Services"). Using our Services implies acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please refrain from using our Services. Contact us with any questions before using or continuing to use our Services. This Privacy
Policy complements our Terms of Use.

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Personal Information

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"Personal information" refers to data about an identifiable individual ("personal information") and excludes information that cannot be linked to an identifiable individual, such as aggregate or anonymous data ("non-personal information").

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Consent

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We will obtain your explicit consent before, or at the time of, collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information for any purpose not outlined in this Privacy Policy or for an unforeseen purpose not reasonably anticipated at the time of collection, except if mandated or permitted by law to proceed without your consent. In certain situations, we may rely on your implicit consent, considering factors like the sensitivity of the personal information and your reasonable expectations.

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We will restrict the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information to the necessary extent for the identified purposes, unless you provide alternative consent or unless such actions are allowed or required by law. You retain the right to decline providing your personal information, although this may hinder your ability to use our Services or receive responses to your inquiries or other relevant information.

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Data Collection

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We may gather Personal information directly provided by you including your first and last name, email address, academic background, graduation date, academic qualifications etc. This collection is essential for providing and enhancing your service experience. We strictly obtain, utilize, and disclose only necessary personal data to facilitate our Services.

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Collection from other sources

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We collect personal information from third-party sources or through offline interactions to verify/update records and tailor Services. Links to social media platforms may prompt additional information collection (e.g., screen names, contact details) through those platforms, subject to their privacy policies.

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Usage

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We solely use personal data for intended purposes, with consent or as permitted by law. This includes service provision, response to inquiries, service enhancement, personalized content, compliance with legal obligations, and fraud prevention.

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Cookies

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Our website may employ cookies, web beacons, and similar files, common across most online platforms. These files are stored on your browser or device, tracking user activity on specific web pages or images. They aid in gathering pertinent information to enhance your online interaction. You have the option to configure your browser or device settings to reject all cookies or notify you when receiving one. Refusing cookies will stop cookies and web beacons from tracking your activity. Deleting cookies or declining
these via your browser or device settings may impact the proper functionality of some of our Services.

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Disclosure

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Except as stated, we limit personal data sharing to service providers, affiliates, and in legal scenarios or consented instances. Non-personal information may be shared for business purposes. Personal data is not disclosed for third-party direct marketing without consent.

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Security

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We prioritize personal data security through appropriate measures, secure transmission, and storage. We may transfer data to servers outside your jurisdiction, subject to your agreement and the providers' adherence to security measures.

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Access, Updates, and Removal

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Upon request, we provide access to personal data within our control, subject to verification. We allow updates or corrections as required by law and inform you of actions taken regarding corrections.

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Changes to Privacy Policy

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We reserve the right to update this policy. Material changes will be notified through our website or via email. Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any policy updates.

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Contact Information

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For inquiries, concerns, or updates regarding personal information, contact us at: consult@higher-level.ca

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EFFECTIVE UPON: JANUARY 1, 2024

LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 1, 2024