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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026 · Operator: ClearToEnter (cleartoenter.ca)
The Short Version
Your privacy isn't a feature — it's the foundation.
We built ClearToEnter to be the opposite of what you'd expect from a tech platform.
- ✓Zero personal data collected for free tools
- ✓Stripe handles all payments — we never see or store your credit card info
- ✓AI-powered breakdowns use AI for detailed analysis — processed in real-time, never stored
- ✓No third-party data sharing
- ✓No advertising cookies. We use Google Analytics 4 for anonymous usage statistics.
1. Who We Are
ClearToEnter operates the website cleartoenter.ca and cleartoenter.com. We provide Canadian immigration information tools powered by publicly available law. We are not affiliated with the Government of Canada or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Contact: hello@cleartoenter.ca
2. Information We Collect
Free Tools & Guides
We collect zero personal data when you use our free tools (fee calculator, document checklist, program finder, and more) or read our 135+ free educational guides. Guide content is static — no tracking, no logging, no personalization. Tool inputs are processed locally in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers in a way that identifies you.
AI-Powered Breakdowns
AI-powered breakdowns use AI to deliver detailed admissibility analysis. Your answers are sent to our AI provider (Anthropic) for real-time processing. This data is processed immediately and is not stored by ClearToEnter. We do not log or retain your answers beyond the duration of the API call. Anthropic's privacy policy governs their handling of API data — Anthropic does not train on API data.
Payment Information
All payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. ClearToEnter never receives, sees, or stores your credit card number, CVV, or full payment details. Stripe may collect your name, email, and billing address for fraud prevention and payment processing.
3. Cookies
We use only essential session cookies required for the site to function (e.g., maintaining your payment session after checkout), plus Google Analytics 4 cookies for anonymous usage statistics. We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time on site, country of origin). Google Analytics uses cookies. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use any collected information only to:
- Process your payment and grant access to paid tools
- Verify your payment session when using paid features
- Respond to support inquiries sent to hello@cleartoenter.ca
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for commercial purposes. The only third-party processors involved are:
6. Data Retention
ClearToEnter does not maintain a persistent database of user data or breakdown results. Payment session tokens are stored in server memory for 24 hours only and are then discarded.
7. PIPEDA Compliance
ClearToEnter operates in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Specifically:
- Accountability: ClearToEnter is responsible for personal information under its control.
- Identifying Purposes: We collect information only for the purposes identified in this policy.
- Consent: By using paid features, you consent to the collection described above.
- Limiting Collection: We collect only what is necessary for the stated purposes.
- Safeguards: Our infrastructure uses HTTPS, and payment data is handled entirely by Stripe.
- Individual Access: To request any information we may hold, contact hello@cleartoenter.ca.
8. Children's Privacy
ClearToEnter is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Contact
Privacy inquiries, data requests, or concerns: hello@cleartoenter.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ClearToEnter track me?
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate site usage (pages viewed, time on site, country of origin). No personally identifiable information is collected. We use no advertising cookies and no third-party tracking scripts beyond GA4.
What happens to my answers?
Free tools process your answers locally in your browser — your data never leaves your device. AI-powered breakdowns send your answers to our AI provider (Anthropic) for real-time processing. Your data is not stored by ClearToEnter or Anthropic after processing.
Can you see my payment details?
No. Stripe handles all payment processing. We never receive, see, or store your credit card numbers, CVV, or full payment details. That data never touches our servers.
Is ClearToEnter PIPEDA compliant?
Yes. We follow all 10 PIPEDA principles: accountability, identifying purposes, consent, limiting collection, limiting use, accuracy, safeguards, openness, individual access, and challenging compliance. We collect as little as possible and keep it only as long as needed.
Last verified: March 2026
Important: This tool provides general information based on publicly available Canadian immigration law (IRPA). Results are not a determination of admissibility. Only a CBSA officer at a port of entry can make admissibility decisions. For complex legal situations, professional guidance may also be beneficial.