Privacy Policy
begin here. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website. This policy explains what personal information we collect through our newsletter, career guidance and advisor request forms, newsletter signup, and website tools, how we use cookies and tracking technologies, and the choices available to you, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy law. We handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws and recognized privacy principles, including limiting the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of personal information to appropriate purposes.
Personal Information We Collect. We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you sign up for our newsletter (your name, postal code, and email address) or request career guidance or support (your name, email address, telephone number, region, and information you choose to provide about your education, training, work experience, career interests, or interest in early childhood education). The information collected through our career guidance tools is intended to help us understand what information or support may be useful to you. It is not a job application, and we do not collect resumes through these tools or use the information to make hiring or employment decisions.
We collect this information only after you submit the applicable form or tool. We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to provide the information, guidance, or service you request.
How We Use Your Information. We use personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, including to:
- respond to requests to speak with an advisor,
- connect you with an appropriate sector lead or advisor who can provide information and support in response to your request,
- send newsletter updates about training grants, job fairs, ECE pathways and related opportunities where you have signed up to receive them; and
- evaluate and improve the performance of this website and our outreach activities.
We do not sell your personal information, rent it, trade it, or provide it to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Career Guidance and Sector Leads. If you request career guidance or support, we may provide your contact information and relevant information from your request to an authorized sector lead or advisor who supports individuals interested in early childhood education. The sector lead or advisor receives this information so they can respond to your request, answer questions, provide information about ECE pathways and resources, and help you identify appropriate next steps. Sector leads, advisors, and service providers who receive personal information on our behalf are expected to use it only for the purposes for which it was provided and to handle it appropriately.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use this website and to measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. These technologies are not activated until you provide consent through the cookie banner presented on your first visit. If you decline or do not respond to the banner, no non-essential cookies or tracking technologies are used.
With your consent, we use analytics and advertising tools, including Google Analytics and Meta Pixel, to collect information such as the pages you visit, the actions you take on this site, and general technical and location information about your device. This information helps us evaluate site performance and the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
These tools are provided by third parties (Google LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc.), and the information collected may be processed and stored on servers located outside Canada, including in the United States. As a result, this information may be subject to access by foreign courts, law enforcement, or government authorities under the laws of those jurisdictions. When you consent to these non-essential technologies, information collected through them may therefore be processed outside Canada and subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed.
You may decline the use of non-essential cookies through the cookie banner, or manage cookies through your browser settings. Certain strictly necessary technical information, including your recorded cookie preference, is retained regardless of your choice, as it is required for the website to function.
Data Storage and Retention. Information submitted through our forms and career guidance tools is stored in a secure database managed on our behalf. We retain this information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Access to stored personal information is restricted to authorized personnel and authorized service providers who require access for the purposes described in this policy.
Your Privacy Rights. Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request that it be corrected if it is inaccurate, and withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy. This website is intended for adults exploring a career in early childhood education and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy. We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Last updated: August 19, 2026
Contact Us. If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details below.
info@beginhere.ca
9 King St N
Waterloo, ON N2J 2W6