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Privacy Policy

Centerpointe Financials (“Centerpointe,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information in connection with our website, communications and client services.

Who we are

Centerpointe Financials helps individuals, families, business owners and incorporated professionals in Ottawa and surrounding communities with financial planning and insurance-related conversations.

Centerpointe Financials is an organisation comprised of individuals associated with World Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC and World Financial Group, Inc., but it is not an affiliated company of World Financial Group, Inc., WFGIA (in California dba World Financial Insurance Agency, LLC.), World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Hawaii, Inc., World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc., or WFG Insurance Agency of Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively, “WFG”).

Insurance and investment products and services, where offered, are available only through appropriately licensed, registered or credentialed individuals and entities and may vary by province, provider, jurisdiction and client eligibility.

Scope of this policy

This policy applies to personal information collected through our website, online forms, assessment tools, email, phone, in-person meetings and related digital communications.

It does not replace any additional privacy notices that may apply to specific products, insurers, dealers, agencies or third-party platforms used to deliver services.

Personal information we may collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Contact details such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address and business name
  • Information you submit through contact forms, booking tools, newsletters or assessment tools
  • Details about your financial goals, family situation, insurance needs or business circumstances when you choose to share them
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and approximate location derived from analytics tools
  • Communication records related to appointments, follow-ups and service inquiries

We do not require you to provide sensitive information through public website forms in order to browse educational content. Please avoid sending account numbers, full policy documents or other highly sensitive materials by unsecured email unless we have confirmed an approved secure process.

How we use personal information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
  • Provide requested educational materials, assessment results or follow-up information
  • Understand your circumstances sufficiently to discuss suitable next steps
  • Improve our website, content and user experience
  • Send service-related communications and, where permitted, marketing communications
  • Meet legal, regulatory, professional and record-keeping obligations
  • Protect against fraud, misuse or unauthorized access

We aim to collect only the information reasonably needed for these purposes.

Cookies and website analytics

Our website may use cookies, pixels or similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, measure traffic and understand how content is used.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-party platforms embedded on or linked from our site, such as booking widgets, maps, social media or analytics providers, may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Assessment tools and lead forms

Interactive tools on this website, including calculators and readiness assessments, may store answers locally in your browser until you leave the page.

If you choose to submit contact information to receive a personalized report or follow-up, the information you provide — including scores, selected responses, tags or business details — may be transmitted to us and retained for follow-up, service delivery and internal record-keeping.

These tools are educational and do not themselves create a client relationship, product recommendation or advice relationship.

Disclosure of personal information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website, forms, email, scheduling, CRM or hosting systems
  • Licensed or registered professionals and product providers involved in delivering requested insurance or financial services, where appropriate and permitted
  • Legal, regulatory or professional authorities when required or permitted by law
  • Professional advisors such as lawyers or accountants when necessary to protect our rights or comply with obligations

When we use service providers, we expect them to handle personal information appropriately for the services they perform.

Storage, retention and security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law, regulation, professional standards or dispute resolution needs.

Your choices and rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you.

You may also ask questions about our privacy practices, withdraw optional marketing consent, or request that we update outdated contact details.

To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

Children’s privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults seeking financial and insurance information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website for marketing purposes.

Third-party websites

Our website may link to third-party sites, tools or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. Review their policies before providing personal information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will change when revisions are posted. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated policy.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, contact Centerpointe Financials at:

84 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2G 6B1

Phone: (613) 400-2952

Email: info@centerpointefinancials.com