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Privacy Policy

Your privacy and the security of your personal information are of utmost importance to Blue Pearl Mortgage Group. Learn how we protect and handle your data.

PIPEDA Compliant
Last Updated: September 2025

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Privacy Policy Overview

Blue Pearl Mortgage Group Inc. ("Blue Pearl," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Important Note

As a federally regulated financial services provider in Canada, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy legislation.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Full name, date of birth, and contact information
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN) and government-issued ID
  • Employment information and income details
  • Banking and financial account information

Financial Information

  • Credit reports and credit scores
  • Property information and appraisals
  • Debt obligations and monthly expenses
  • Investment accounts and assets

Website Usage Information

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referral sources and search terms used

How We Use Your Information

Mortgage Services

  • • Process mortgage applications and renewals
  • • Conduct credit checks and income verification
  • • Prepare loan documentation and agreements
  • • Facilitate communications with lenders

Customer Service

  • • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • • Send important updates and notifications
  • • Schedule appointments and consultations
  • • Maintain accurate customer records

Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with regulatory requirements
  • • Meet anti-money laundering obligations
  • • Report to government agencies as required
  • • Maintain records for audit purposes

Business Operations

  • • Improve our services and website
  • • Conduct market research and analysis
  • • Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
  • • Send marketing communications (with consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Financial Institutions

We share your information with banks, credit unions, and other lenders to process your mortgage application and secure financing on your behalf.

Credit Bureaus

We obtain and share credit information with Equifax, TransUnion, and other credit reporting agencies as part of the mortgage application process.

Service Providers

We work with appraisers, lawyers, notaries, insurance companies, and other professionals to complete your mortgage transaction.

Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or requests from government agencies and regulatory bodies.

Data Security

Our Security Commitment

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Technical Safeguards

  • 256-bit SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and encrypted databases
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Multi-factor authentication systems

Administrative Safeguards

  • Employee background checks and training
  • Access controls and need-to-know basis
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Incident response and breach protocols

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal requirements.

Retention Periods

Active mortgage filesDuration of mortgage + 7 years
Declined applications3 years from application date
Marketing communicationsUntil consent is withdrawn
Website analytics26 months maximum

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access Rights

You have the right to request access to your personal information and receive a copy of the data we hold about you.

Correction Rights

You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information we have on file.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent for certain uses of your information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

Complaint Process

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you can file a complaint with us or the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your website experience and analyze usage patterns.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and other tools to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our services and user experience.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Managing Your Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You

  • Email notification to active clients
  • Website banner notification
  • Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
  • Direct communication for material changes

Version History

Version 3.0September 28, 2025 - Current
Version 2.1January 15, 2025
Version 2.0June 10, 2024

Contact Our Privacy Officer

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Blue Pearl Mortgage Group Inc.

Address:

5570 152 St #200
Surrey, BC V3S 5J9
Canada

Response Timeline

General Inquiries

2 business days

Access Requests

30 days maximum

Urgent Matters

Same business day

External Complaint Process

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may file a complaint with:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Phone: 1-800-282-1376

This Privacy Policy was last updated on September 28, 2025 and is effective immediately.