Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 14, 2026

Citizenship by Descent LLC (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) operates AlreadyCanadian.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains what information We collect, how We use it, who We share it with, and the rights You have over it.

By using the Service, You agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If You do not agree, please do not use the Service.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Disclaimer, Cookie Policy, and Terms (if applicable).

1. Who We Are

Citizenship by Descent LLC
30 N Gould St, Ste R
Sheridan, WY, 82801, USA
Email: citizenshipbydescent@gmail.com
Website: https://alreadycanadian.com

For questions about this Privacy Policy or Your personal data, contact Us at the email address above.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

– Account information: When You create an account, We collect Your name, email address, password (stored in encrypted form), and any optional profile details You choose to provide.
– Newsletter signups: When You subscribe to Our email list, We collect Your email address and, optionally, Your name.
– Quiz responses: When You take the eligibility quiz, We may store Your answers and any related information You provide (such as ancestral details, dates, and locations) so We can return results, improve the quiz, and provide follow-up resources.
– Purchases: When You buy paid FAQs, templates, or other materials, We collect billing information, purchase history, and contact details. Payment card details are processed directly by Our payment processor (see Section 4) and are not stored on Our servers.
– Comments: When You comment on a post, We collect Your name, email address, comment content, IP address, and browser user agent string (standard WordPress comment data).
– Guide referral requests: When You request a referral to Lesley or another independent Guide, We may collect Your name, email address, and any details You share about Your situation in order to facilitate the referral.
– Other communications: If You contact Us by email or through any form on the Service, We collect the information You provide in that communication.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When You visit the Service, We and Our third-party providers automatically collect:

– Device and browser information (browser type, operating system, device type)
– IP address and approximate location (derived from IP)
– Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
– Date and time of access
– Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Our Cookie Policy for details)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use Your personal information to:

– Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
– Deliver quiz results, downloads, purchased materials, and other content You request
– Process payments and fulfill orders
– Send transactional emails (order confirmations, account notifications, password resets)
– Send marketing emails and newsletters, where You have opted in
– Facilitate referrals to independent Guides at Your request
– Respond to Your inquiries and provide customer support
– Improve the Service, develop new features, and analyze usage trends
– Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and abuse
– Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell Your personal information for money. See Section 8 for more on US state privacy rights, including the right to opt out of “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

We rely on the following categories of third-party services to operate the Service. Each of these providers may process personal information on Our behalf or as an independent controller:

– Website hosting: Kinsta (server logs, IP addresses, technical data)
– Analytics: Google Analytics (usage data, device data, IP-derived location). Subject to Your cookie consent.
– Advertising and conversion tracking: Google Ads (impression and conversion data, IP, device data). Subject to Your cookie consent.
– Email marketing: [EMAIL SERVICE NAME — e.g., Mailchimp / ConvertKit / Kit] (email address, engagement data, subscription preferences)
– Payment processing: Stripe(billing details, payment information, transaction history). Payment card data is handled directly by the processor under their own privacy policy.
– Video embeds: YouTube and/or Vimeo (when You play an embedded video, the provider may set cookies and collect data about You). Subject to Your cookie consent.
– WordPress plugins: We use plugins such as Complianz (consent management), SureCart, SureMembers, Yoast, and others that may process limited data to provide their functionality.

We may also use additional service providers for purposes such as security, backup, spam filtering, and similar operational needs. We will update this list as Our service providers change.

We encourage You to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they handle Your information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember Your preferences, analyze traffic, and (with Your consent) deliver advertising and embedded content. For a full list of cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage Your preferences, please see Our Cookie Policy.

You can manage Your consent at any time using the cookie preferences link in Our footer.

6. How We Share Your Information

We share personal information only as described below:

– With service providers: We share information with the third-party services listed in Section 4 to operate the Service. These providers are contractually limited to using Your information for the purposes We specify.
– With independent Guides: When You request a referral, We share the relevant contact details and any information You authorize Us to share with the Guide. Guides are independent third parties (see Our Disclaimer); once Your information is shared with a Guide, it is governed by their own practices, not Ours.
– For legal reasons: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect Our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
– In a business transfer: If We are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, Your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify You of any change in ownership or use of Your personal information.
– With Your consent: We may share information for any other purpose disclosed to You at the time You provide it, with Your consent.

We do not sell Your personal information for monetary consideration.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

– Account information: Retained while Your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure for legal and operational purposes.
– Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until You unsubscribe.
– Quiz responses: Retained for analytics and service improvement; You may request deletion at any time.
– Purchase records: Retained as required for tax, accounting, and warranty purposes (typically 7 years in the US).
– Comments: Retained as long as the post on which they appear remains published.
– Communications: Retained as needed to respond to and document Your inquiries.

When personal information is no longer needed, We will delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where You live, You may have the following rights regarding Your personal information:

A. Rights for All Users

– Access: Request a copy of the personal information We hold about You.
– Correction: Request that We correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Deletion: Request that We delete Your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
– Withdraw consent: Where We rely on consent (such as for marketing emails or non-essential cookies), You may withdraw it at any time.
– Opt out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email We send.

To exercise these rights, contact Us at citizenshipbydescent@gmail.com.

B. US State Privacy Rights (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and others)

If You are a resident of a US state with a comprehensive privacy law, You may have additional rights, including:

– The right to know what personal information We collect, use, and share
– The right to delete personal information We have collected
– The right to correct inaccurate information
– The right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
– The right to non-discrimination for exercising Your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, visit Our Opt-out preferences page or contact Us at the email above. We may need to verify Your identity before processing Your request.

C. EU/UK/EEA Rights (GDPR)

If You are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed above plus:

– The right to data portability (to receive Your data in a machine-readable format)
– The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
– The right to lodge a complaint with Your local data protection authority

Our legal bases for processing personal data under GDPR include: Your consent (for marketing and non-essential cookies), performance of a contract (for purchases and account services), compliance with legal obligations, and Our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing the Service.

9. International Data Transfers

The Service is operated from the United States. If You access the Service from outside the US, please be aware that Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries where Our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in Your country. By using the Service, You consent to such transfers.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If You believe a child has provided Us with personal information, please contact Us so We can delete it.

11. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage You to review the privacy policies of any site You visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email where appropriate. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If You have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or Your personal information, please contact Us:

By email: citizenshipbydescent@gmail.com
By visiting this page on our website: https://alreadycanadian.com/contact-2/