Privacy Policy

Empire Wealth Management Group ("EWMG", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Business information (business name, revenue, years in operation)
• Financial or general inquiry details submitted through our forms
• Website usage data (cookies, IP address, analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Provide consulting services and respond to inquiries
• Schedule and confirm consultation appointments
• Connect you with appropriate licensed third-party professionals
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Consent

By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us at info@empirewealthmanagementgroup.com.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

• Licensed insurance professionals (via Empire Insurance Services Inc.)
• Lenders, funding partners, and strategic partners
• Legal and tax professionals
• Service providers assisting in operations

All disclosures are made only where necessary and in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Referral Disclosure

Where you are referred to a third party, your information may be shared to facilitate that introduction. EWMG may receive compensation for such referrals, where permitted. You are under no obligation to use any referred provider.

6. Data Protection

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
• Access controls limiting database access to authorized personnel only
• Passwords stored using industry-standard hashing

No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience, track website performance, and understand visitor behaviour. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes. Booking and contact records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for regulatory and tax compliance purposes.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request corrections if information is inaccurate or incomplete
• Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal information where we are not legally required to retain it

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@empirewealthmanagementgroup.com.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Ontario and applicable federal privacy legislation of Canada.

12. Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:

Empire Wealth Management Group
Unit 303, 75 International Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6L9
Phone:
Email: info@empirewealthmanagementgroup.com