Privacy Policy for Massage Training Academy
Effective Date: May 11, 2026
Massage Training Academy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, enroll in courses, make payments, or interact with us.
We comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
When you register for courses, contact us, or complete forms, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Date of birth (if required for certification records)
- Educational history and qualifications
- Payment details (processed securely by our payment provider)
- Any information you submit through forms, emails, or applications
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and usage data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Register you for courses and programs
- Communicate important course information and updates
- Issue receipts, certificates, and training records
- Process payments
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our website and educational services
- Meet legal, regulatory, and record-keeping requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Payment Processing
All payments are processed securely through Square. Massage Training Academy does not store or have access to your full credit card information.
Your payment information is handled in accordance with Square’s privacy and security standards.
4. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Understand website traffic and usage
- Remember preferences
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for:
- Payment processing
- Website hosting
- Email communications
- Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
These providers only access the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
7. Retention of Information
We retain student records and personal information as long as necessary to:
- Maintain educational and certification records
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Provide transcripts or proof of training upon request
8. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent to communications
- Ask how your information is used
Requests can be made using the contact information below.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Massage Training Academy
massagetrainingcanada@gmail.com
416-953-0053