Estate Planning for Beginners

At My Estate Journey, your privacy matters. We keep things simple: we collect as little personal information as possible, and we use it only to provide the resources, updates, or support you’ve asked for.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect it. Our goal is to be transparent, respectful, and responsible with any information you choose to share with us.

If you ever have questions about how your information is handled, you’re always welcome to reach out. We want you to feel informed and comfortable as you explore the educational content we offer.

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how My Estate Journey (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information. We are based in Canada and aim to handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where it applies.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Contact form: Name and email address
• Email subscription: Email address and any optional details you choose to submit

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as financial details, legal documents, or identification numbers) through this website.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use the information we collect to:

• respond to your inquiries
• send subscription emails if you sign up
• operate, maintain, and improve our website and communications
• meet legal or regulatory requirements, where applicable

We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we obtain your consent for another use or it is permitted by law.

4. Legal Basis / Consent

By submitting your information or subscribing, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

5. Email Subscriptions and Unsubscribing

If you subscribe, we may send you educational updates, resources, and announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails. If you experience issues unsubscribing, contact us and we will assist promptly.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, or related services. These providers are given access only as necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your information.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

7. Storage and Safeguards

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete, subject to applicable legal limits. We may require verification of identity before responding to such requests.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality and to understand how visitors use the site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

If we use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), we will update this section to identify the tool and describe the type of data collected.

11. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third‑party sites. Visiting those sites is at your own discretion.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates when changes were made. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

My Estate Journey

Email: michele@myestatejourney.com

Last Updated: February 2026