Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

The Canadian Aesthetics Expo (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://canadianaestheticsexpo.com.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://canadianaestheticsexpo.com. This site is operated by the organizers of the Canadian Aesthetics Expo — Canada’s premier aesthetic medicine conference.

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2. Information We Collect

Comments

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

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

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Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may download and extract any location data from images on the site.

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Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we set up cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days, screen option cookies last a year, and “Remember Me” login cookies persist for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.

If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply records the post ID. It expires after one day.

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Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social posts). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the other website.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to that third-party website.

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms

• Process registration for courses or events

• Improve site performance and user experience

• Prevent spam and enhance site security

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4. Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

We do not sell or rent your data. Limited third-party tools (e.g., spam detection services, analytics, email marketing platforms) may process data on our behalf in accordance with their privacy policies.

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5. How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so that we can recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.

For registered users (if applicable), we store personal information provided in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their information at any time (excluding username). Website administrators can also access and update user information.

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6. Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold, excluding any data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

To make a data request, please contact us at [insert email here].

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7. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service. In some cases, third-party service providers may be located outside Canada and subject to foreign laws.

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8. Email Communications

By submitting a form on our website — including contact forms, registration forms, and event inquiry forms — you consent to be added to the Canadian Aesthetics Expo’s email list.

We use email to send:

• Updates about upcoming events, courses, and promotions

• Information relevant to your inquiry or interests

• Important logistical information for attendees or registrants

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly at info@canadianaestheticsexpo.com.

We respect your inbox and will never sell or share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Canadian Aesthetics Expo
Email: [info@canadianaestheticsexpo.com]
Website: https://canadianaestheticsexpo.com/contact-us