Career Design Canvas

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 2026

Welcome to the Career Design Canvas (https://leancareerdesigncanvas.com). This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

1. Information We Collect

    1.1 Personal Information

    We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our contact form. This may include:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Any other information you choose to provide in your message

    1.2 Technical Information

    When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
    • Referring website
    • Device information

    1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To improve our website and services
  • To analyze website usage and trends
  • To ensure the security and integrity of our website
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To provide you with career planning resources, including downloadable canvases, videos, and podcast links

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers and email service providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, videos hosted on external platforms (such as YouTube or Vimeo), and podcast content hosted on external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention


We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
  • Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for use by students and may be accessed by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activities and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information without permission.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be processed and stored on servers located outside of Canada. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than Canada. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information receives adequate protection.

10. Terms of Use

    10.1 Acceptable Use

    You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

    • Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
    • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
    • Using the website to distribute spam or unsolicited communications
    • Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the website’s functionality

    10.2 Intellectual Property

    All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and downloadable materials (such as career design canvases), is the property of LEAN Career Design Canvas or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may download and use materials for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

    10.3 Disclaimer of Warranties

    Our website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content, including third-party content accessed through links on our website.

    10.4 Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, LEAN Career Design Canvas shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

    10.5 Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LEAN Career Design Canvas and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms of Use.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, or if you wish to exercise your rights under PIPEDA, please contact us:

  • Website: https://careerdesigncanvas.com
  • Email: admin@careerdesigncanvas.ca

Thank you for using the Career Design Canvas. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with valuable career planning resources.