Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: July 16, 2024
These terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) govern the use of www.approvo.ca
(the “Site”). This Site is owned and operated by Approvo Consulting Inc.. This Site is a
immigration consulting.
By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions
and agree to abide by them at all times.

Intellectual Property
All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Approvo Consulting
Inc. and the Site’s creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents,
downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.

Acceptable Use
As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes,
and not to:

• Posting false or misleading information about immigration laws, policies, or application procedures;
• Engaging in or encouraging harassment, bullying, or abuse towards other users;
• Posting content that is discriminatory or hateful based on race, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic;
• Posting repetitive, irrelevant, or promotional content, including advertisements for services or products;
• Discussing or promoting illegal activities, such as falsifying documents, providing false information on applications;
• Sharing personal information about others without consent, including addresses, phone numbers, or identification numbers;
• Attempting to scam other users by offering fake services, asking for money, or promoting fraudulent schemes;
• Posting content that is not related to Canadian immigration, including unrelated political discussions, or non-immigration-related news; or
• Ignoring the specific rules and guidelines set by approvo.ca.

If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site.

User Contributions

Users may post the following information on our Site:

• Sharing personal stories and experiences related to the immigration process and settlement in Canada;
• Commenting and responding to others’ posts and inquiries;
• Posting questions about specific immigration issues or processes and providing answers based on knowledge or experience;
• Sharing news articles or updates about changes in immigration laws, policies, or procedures;
• Offering emotional support and encouragement to others going through the immigration process; and
• Connecting with others in similar situations for networking, forming communities within the website.

By posting publicly on our Site, you agree not to act illegally or violate these Terms and Conditions.

Accounts

When you create an account on our Site, you agree to the following:

1. You are solely responsible for your account and the security and privacy of your account,
   including passwords or sensitive information attached to that account; and
2. All personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and
   truthful and that you will update your personal information if it changes.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are using our Site illegally or
if you violate these Terms and Conditions.

Third Party Goods and Services
Our Site may offer goods and services from third parties. We cannot guarantee the quality or
accuracy of goods and services made available by third parties on our Site.

User Goods and Services
Our Site allows users to sell goods and services. We do not assume any responsibility for the
goods and services users sell on our Site. We cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any
goods and services sold by users on our Site. However, if we are made aware that a user is
violating these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to suspend or prohibit the user from
selling goods and services on our Site.

Links to Other Websites
Our Site contains links to third party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are
not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party website or service linked
to on our Site. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of
these third party websites before using these sites.

Limitation of Liability
Approvo Consulting Inc. and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and
affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses
including legal fees from your use of the Site.

Indemnity
Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless Approvo
Consulting Inc. and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from
any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of
your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia.

Additional Terms

• Verification of Information: Users are encouraged to verify all information from official
  sources before posting. Advice from the community should not be considered a substitute
  for professional legal counsel;
• Support for Vulnerable Individuals: Special consideration and support should be provided for
  vulnerable individuals, such as refugees or those in crisis. All users must treat these
  individuals with dignity and respect; and
• Cultural Sensitivity: Users must interact with others in a respectful and culturally sensitive
  manner. Any form of cultural insensitivity or ignorance is prohibited.

Severability
If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be
inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be
removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the
removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.

Changes
These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain
compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Site and the way
we expect users to behave on our Site. We will notify users by email of changes to these Terms
and Conditions or post a notice on our Site.

Contact Details
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Please contact us at hello@approvo.ca.
You can also contact us through the feedback form available on our Site.

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 16th, 2024

www.approvo.ca (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Approvo Consulting Inc. As the owner of this website, we understand your privacy is of critical importance.

Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of our Site of the following:

• The personal data we will collect;
• Use of collected data;
• Who has access to the data collected; and
• The rights of Site users.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent

By using our Site, users agree that they consent to:

• The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
• The collection and use of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first. We may collect the following data when you create an account on our Site:

• First and last name; and
• Email address.

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide you with services, including personal assessments, Q&A responses, access to our forum and communities, and to schedule an appointment with immigration consultants.
• To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, provide updates, and send notifications related to your interactions with our website.
• To provide support and resolve any issues you may encounter while using our website.
• To manage your account, including account creation, authentication, and profile updates.
• To analyze user feedback and usage data to improve and develop new services and features.
• To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests and legal processes.
• To protect the security and integrity of our website, including detecting and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and other security issues.
• To send you promotional materials and updates about our services, with your consent.
• To conduct research and analysis to understand how our website and services are used and to identify trends and patterns.

Who We Share Personal Data With

We may disclose user data to any member of our company who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not sell or share your data with other third parties except in the following cases:

• If the law requires it;
• If it is required for any legal proceeding;
• If you consent to it;
• To protect our legal rights.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times, and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to whom we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact us.

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. We may update and revise this Privacy Policy if our practices change as technology changes, or as we add new services or change existing ones. By using our Site or services after the Effective Date, you are deemed to consent to our then-current Privacy Policy. We will use information previously obtained in accordance with the Privacy Policy in effect when the information was obtained from you. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints, you can contact us at hello@approvo.ca.

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