Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 28, 2025
Website: https://career4x.com
Business Name: Career 4X

1. Who we are

Career 4X is a Canada-based educational consulting business that helps students and professionals connect with academic programs, secure funding, and prepare for job readiness through career coaching. Our website address is https://career4x.com.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect only the information necessary to deliver our services and improve your experience on our platform.

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you fill out a form, sign up for a consultation, request course info, or subscribe to emails, we collect:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Education/Career interests
  • Resume or uploaded documents (optional)

This data is used exclusively to deliver personalized services, respond to inquiries, and follow up on consultation requests.

2.2 Comments and Submissions

When visitors leave comments or fill out forms, we collect the data shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

2.3 Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Store user preferences
  • Enable smooth navigation
  • Remember form inputs
  • Track aggregate site usage via analytics tools

Cookies do not store sensitive personal information. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images or files to our site (e.g., during resume review), you should avoid uploading files containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract such data from media files hosted publicly.

4. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, forms, maps, articles). Embedded content from third-party websites (like YouTube, Calendly, Google Maps) behaves the same as if you visited those sites directly.

These services may:

  • Collect personal data
  • Use cookies
  • Monitor your interaction with the content

Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

5. Analytics

We may use tools like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel to understand how users interact with our website. These services may track IP address, browser type, time spent on site, and click behavior. This data is anonymized and used only for internal improvements.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing. Your data may be shared only with:

  • Educational institutions you consent to contact
  • Government grant advisors (with your explicit permission)
  • Email or CRM tools to respond to inquiries (e.g., MailerLite, Calendly)

If legally required (e.g., subpoena or government investigation), we may be required to share information to comply with the law.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain form submissions, consultation records, and resumes for up to 24 months, unless otherwise requested or required by law.
For comments: if enabled, the comment and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and engagement history.

8. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

Under GDPR, PIPEDA, and similar regulations, you have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or administrative obligations)
  • Withdraw consent at any time for non-essential communications

To exercise your rights, email us at Support@career4x.com.

9. Where Your Data is Sent

Form submissions and comments may be checked through automated spam detection tools. Some data may be processed by cloud services hosted outside of Canada, in compliance with standard contractual clauses.

10. Security of Your Information

We take data security seriously and use encryption, SSL certificates, and secure third-party platforms to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected without parental consent, it will be deleted.

12. Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or services. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Career 4X – Privacy Team
Support@career4x.com
Contact – 4315887002