Effective Date: September 23, 2026

1. Introduction and Company Information

This Privacy Policy explains how MapleShield Insurance Agency Ltd. collects, uses, discloses, retains, and protects personal information in the course of providing insurance agency services in Canada. We are committed to safeguarding personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, where relevant.

MapleShield Insurance Agency Ltd. is an insurance agency that may act as a broker, intermediary, or representative when assisting individuals and businesses with insurance-related products and services.

Company details:
MapleShield Insurance Agency Ltd.
3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (604) 728-4591

2. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process personal information that is reasonably required to provide insurance-related services, manage client relationships, and meet legal and regulatory obligations. The types of personal information we may collect include:

We may collect personal information directly from you, from insurance providers, underwriters, claims administrators, service providers, public sources, or other third parties where permitted by law and necessary for the services we provide.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use personal information for the following purposes:

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information only where permitted or required under applicable Canadian privacy laws. Depending on the circumstances, the legal basis for processing may include:

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may disclose personal information to third parties where necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and as permitted by law. Such third parties may include:

We require service providers to protect personal information and use it only for authorized purposes, subject to contractual and legal safeguards.

6. Data Transfer to Third Countries

Some of our service providers, insurers, or technology partners may be located outside Canada, including in the United States or other jurisdictions. As a result, personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from countries outside Canada.

When personal information is transferred outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where it is processed, which may allow access by courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities in that jurisdiction. We take reasonable contractual, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information during such transfers, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Storage Duration

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was collected, and as required or permitted by law, including legal, regulatory, tax, audit, and insurance record-retention obligations.

The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the relevant relationship or transaction. In general, we retain:

When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it in accordance with our retention and destruction practices.

8. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

9. Withdrawal of Consent

Where our processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Please note that if you withdraw consent for certain information processing, we may not be able to continue providing some insurance services or maintain certain relationships where the information is necessary to do so.

10. Right to Complain

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so that we may attempt to resolve the matter promptly and fairly.

You may also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or, where applicable, a provincial privacy regulator, if you believe our handling of your personal information does not comply with applicable privacy laws.

We will cooperate with any lawful complaint or investigation by a privacy regulator.

11. Data Security

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

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us:

MapleShield Insurance Agency Ltd.
3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (604) 728-4591

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, operational needs, or service offerings. Any updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted may signify your acceptance of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by law.

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