Last updated: March 28, 2026
CanInvest ("we", "us", "our") operates the website caninvest.com. This privacy policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy and our Terms of Service.
Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletters, we collect your name and email address. You choose which newsletter topics to receive (e.g., weekly investing insights, rate alerts, tax strategies, market updates). We record your explicit consent at the time of signup.
Lead Inquiry Forms: When you submit an inquiry form (e.g., requesting advisor contact, mortgage information, or investment platform recommendations), we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), province, and your responses to the form questions. This information is used to connect you with relevant financial service providers, with your consent.
IP Addresses: We record your IP address when you submit a form for bot protection and fraud prevention. IP addresses are automatically deleted after 90 days.
Usage Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and referral source. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.
Cookies and Local Storage: We use minimal cookies and browser local storage for:
We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or retargeting.
We use collected information to:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Lead information is only shared with financial service providers when you explicitly consent to being contacted.
We take data security seriously and employ the following measures:
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
We use the following third-party services to operate our website:
We do not share your personal information with any third party beyond what is described above.
Some links on CanInvest are affiliate links. When you click through and open an account or apply for a financial product, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content, recommendations, or rate comparisons. For more detail, see our About page.
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, you have the right to:
To submit a data access or deletion request, visit our Data Request page. Requests are verified via email and processed within 30 days as required by PIPEDA.
You may also contact us directly at [email protected].
Our site contains links to external websites, including financial institutions, investment platforms, and other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at [email protected].