Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Student application details (school records, guardian information, passport/visa documents)
• Health and safety-related information (e.g., medical or dietary needs)
• Host family information (household members, background check documentation, home photos)
• Payment and billing details
• Website usage data through cookies or analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process student applications and host family registrations
• Facilitate student placements and ongoing support
• Communicate with students, guardians, and hosts
• Comply with immigration, safety, and legal obligations
• Improve our services and website functionality

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only when necessary:

• With schools, local coordinators, and program partners for placement and support
• With government or immigration authorities, where legally required
• With payment processors to facilitate transactions
• With custodians or guardians as part of legal requirements

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations/li>

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

International Users

By using our services or submitting information from outside Canada, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in Canada.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at canadianhomestays@hotmail.com