Privacy Policy - Newcomers Jobs

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Verdi Developments Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates NewcomersHire.ca (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our Website.

Company Information:
Verdi Developments Ltd
1822 10 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T3C 0J8
Canada

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Register for an account on our Website
Submit a job application or resume
Post a job listing (for employers)
Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
Contact us with inquiries or support requests
Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
Use interactive features of our Website

Personal information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Date of birth
Employment history and work experience
Education and qualifications
Skills and certifications
Resume, cover letter, and portfolio materials
References and recommendations
Immigration status and work authorization (if voluntarily provided)
Language proficiency
Professional licenses or credentials
Company information (for employers posting jobs)
Payment information (if applicable)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities through cookies and similar technologies, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type and identifiers
Referring/exit pages and URLs
Pages viewed and navigation paths
Time and date of visits
Time spent on pages
Clickstream data
Geographic location data (city/region level)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

2.4 Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

Social media platforms (if you choose to connect your account or share content)
Analytics service providers
Advertising networks and partners
Job boards and recruitment platforms
Public databases and directories
Background check services (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Services

Creating and managing your user account
Processing and facilitating job applications
Connecting job seekers with employers
Posting and managing job listings
Facilitating communication between users
Processing transactions and payments
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
Sending transactional emails, notifications, and service updates
Authenticating users and maintaining account security

3.2 To Improve and Develop Our Website

Analyzing usage patterns, trends, and user behavior
Conducting research, testing, and data analysis
Developing new features, products, and services
Optimizing user experience and interface design
Testing and improving Website performance
Identifying and fixing technical issues and bugs

3.3 For Marketing and Communications

Sending newsletters, promotional materials, and marketing communications (with your consent)
Displaying personalized content and recommendations
Conducting surveys and soliciting feedback
Promoting events, webinars, and career resources
Informing you about new features and services

3.4 For Advertising Purposes

Displaying advertisements on our Website through third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense)
Serving personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
Measuring advertising effectiveness and performance
Retargeting and remarketing campaigns

3.5 For Legal, Security, and Compliance Purposes

Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests
Enforcing our Terms and Conditions and other policies
Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Investigating and preventing security threats
Protecting the rights, property, and safety of our users and the public
Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
Maintaining records for legal and accounting purposes

3.6 For Business Operations

Managing business relationships with partners and service providers
Conducting internal audits and quality assurance
Business planning and strategic decision-making
Merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Employers and Job Seekers

If you are a job seeker, your profile, resume, application materials, and contact information may be shared with employers who have posted relevant job listings or are actively recruiting
If you are an employer, your job postings, company information, and contact details may be visible to job seekers browsing our Website
Communications between job seekers and employers are facilitated through our platform

4.2 With Service Providers and Business Partners

We share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Web hosting and infrastructure providers
Cloud storage services
Email delivery and communication platforms
Analytics and data analysis services (such as Google Analytics)
Payment processors and financial institutions
Customer support and help desk software
Marketing and advertising platforms
Security and fraud prevention services
Background check providers (with your consent)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specific purposes we authorize.

4.3 With Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising networks and partners, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our Website. These partners may:

Collect information about your online activities across different websites and services
Use cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior
Serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
Measure and report on advertising performance

For more information about advertising partners and how to opt out, please see our Cookie Policy.

4.4 For Legal Reasons and Protection

We may disclose your information if required or permitted by law, including:

In response to court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and government requests
To protect and defend our rights, property, and legal interests
To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, fraud, or security threats
To protect the safety, rights, and property of our users and the public
In connection with legal proceedings or investigations

4.5 Business Transfers

If Verdi Developments Ltd is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar business transaction, your information may be transferred or disclosed as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent or at your direction.

4.7 Aggregated and De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research, analytics, reporting, or other business purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Factors that determine our retention periods include:

The duration of your relationship with us and use of our services
Whether you have an active account or have submitted recent applications
Legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements
The need to maintain records for litigation, dispute resolution, or enforcement purposes
Whether retention is advisable based on our legal position (such as statutes of limitations)

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and our data retention policies.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us (see Section 12), subject to certain exceptions such as legal retention requirements.

6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
Request that we transmit your information to another organization (data portability)

6.2 Correction and Update

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information about you. You can also update your information directly through your account settings.

6.3 Deletion and Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as:

Legal obligations to retain certain data
Legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention)
Completing transactions or fulfilling contracts
Exercising or defending legal claims

6.4 Objection and Restriction

You have the right to:

Object to certain types of processing of your personal information, such as direct marketing
Request restriction or limitation of processing in certain circumstances
Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time

6.5 Withdraw Consent

If we process your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

6.6 Opt Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email we send
Updating your communication preferences in your account settings
Contacting us directly (see Section 12)

6.7 Cookie Management

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

6.8 Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

6.9 Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights or applicable privacy laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Verdi Developments Ltd directly (see Section 12)
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
The applicable provincial privacy commissioner or data protection authority in your jurisdiction

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including Canada and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. However, we take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.

8. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Secure authentication and access controls
Regular security assessments, audits, and vulnerability testing
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Employee training on data protection and security best practices
Confidentiality agreements with employees and service providers
Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our systems.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, services, and content that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Verdi Developments Ltd.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, terms of use, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites or services.

When you click on a link to a third-party website or use a third-party service, you are subject to that third party’s privacy policy and terms of use. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party websites or services you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

Post the updated Privacy Policy on our Website with a new “Last Updated” date
Notify you by email (if you have provided your email address)
Display a prominent notice on our Website
Obtain your consent if required by applicable law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree to the updated Privacy Policy, you must stop using our Website.

12. Canadian Privacy Law Compliance

12.1 PIPEDA Compliance

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which is Canada’s federal private sector privacy law. PIPEDA establishes rules for how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial activities.

Under PIPEDA, we:

Collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances
Obtain meaningful consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
Limit the collection of personal information to what is necessary for identified purposes
Protect personal information with appropriate safeguards
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date personal information
Provide access to personal information upon request
Respond to privacy concerns and complaints

12.2 Provincial Privacy Laws

In addition to PIPEDA, we comply with applicable provincial privacy legislation, including:

Alberta: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
British Columbia: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
Quebec: Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector

12.3 Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

Know why we collect, use, and disclose your personal information
Expect that we will collect, use, and disclose your personal information reasonably and appropriately, and only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate
Provide informed consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information
Know who in our organization is responsible for protecting your personal information
Expect that we will protect your personal information with appropriate security safeguards
Expect that your personal information will be accurate, complete, and up-to-date
Obtain access to your personal information and information about how it has been used and disclosed
Challenge the accuracy and completeness of your personal information and have it amended as appropriate
Withdraw consent for certain uses and disclosures of your personal information
File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or applicable provincial privacy commissioner

12.4 Privacy Officer

Our Privacy Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws. If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer (see Section 13).

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Verdi Developments Ltd
1822 10 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T3C 0J8
Canada

Email: support@newcomershire.ca

We will respond to your inquiry or request within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 30 days as required by applicable law.