Privacy Policy/Terms Of Service

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025    Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Welcome to Second Chance Solutions Inc.

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of www.clearedandfree.com (the "Website"), operated by Second Chance Solutions Inc. ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and related policies. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Website.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website.

What Information We Collect

  • Name, contact information, and date of birth
  • Criminal records and court documents
  • Identification numbers
  • Payment details (processed securely)
  • Communication history

How We Use Your Information

  • To evaluate eligibility and prepare applications
  • To communicate with you
  • To fulfill legal obligations
  • To improve our services

Consent & Disclosure

Your information is shared only with authorized agencies (e.g., the Parole Board of Canada) and is never sold. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Security & Retention

We prioritize your privacy by using secure systems and retaining your data only as long as necessary. You may request access to, or corrections of, your information by emailing us at 📧 privacy@secondchancesolutions.ca.

Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 1, 2025    Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Acceptance

By using our Website or services, you agree to these Terms.

Services

We provide assistance with:

  • Record suspension applications
  • U.S. entry waivers
  • File destruction requests
  • Free eligibility reviews

Note: We are not a law firm and do not offer legal advice.

Fees

All fees are disclosed upfront. Please note that government fees are separate.

No Guarantees

While we provide expert assistance, we cannot guarantee the approval of any application.

Confidentiality

Your information is handled securely in compliance with our Privacy Policy.

Liability

We are not responsible for delays, rejections, or actions by third parties.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario and Canada.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website.

  1. No Legal Advice; No Lawyer-Client Relationship

1.1. Informational Purposes Only: The content on this Website (including text, graphics, images, and other materials) is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice, immigration advice, or any other professional advice. It is not exhaustive and may not be applicable to your specific situation.

1.2. No Lawyer-Client Relationship Created: Your use of this Website, including sending us an email or submitting an inquiry through a contact form, does not create a lawyer-client, paralegal-client, or any other professional-client relationship between you and Second Chance Solutions Inc. or any of its employees, agents, or affiliates. Such a relationship will only be established through a formal, written agreement signed by both parties, outlining the scope of services and fee arrangements.

1.3. Consult a Professional: You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content on this Website without seeking specific legal advice from a qualified legal professional licensed in the relevant jurisdiction for your particular circumstances.

  1. Accuracy and Timeliness of Information

2.1. While we strive to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, we do not warrant or guarantee its accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability. Laws and regulations regarding Record Suspensions and U.S. Waivers are subject to change without notice.

  1. Use of the Website

3.1. Permitted Use: You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website: * In any way that violates any applicable federal, provincial, local, or international law or regulation. * For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content or otherwise. * To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation. * To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Second Chance Solutions Inc., a Second Chance Solutions Inc. employee, another user, or any other person or entity. * To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm Second Chance Solutions Inc. or users of the Website or expose them to liability.

3.2. Prohibited Activities: Additionally, you agree not to: * Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the Website. * Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Website. * Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Website or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent. * Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Website. * Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. * Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website. * Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack. * Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website.

  1. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Second Chance Solutions Inc., its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

4.2. These Terms permit you to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows: * Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials. * You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes. * You may print one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

  1. Links to Third-Party Websites

5.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

6.1. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT FILES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING FROM THE INTERNET OR THE WEBSITE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CODE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING SUFFICIENT PROCEDURES AND CHECKPOINTS TO SATISFY YOUR PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION AND ACCURACY OF DATA INPUT AND OUTPUT, AND FOR MAINTAINING A MEANS EXTERNAL TO OUR SITE FOR ANY RECONSTRUCTION OF ANY LOST DATA.

6.2. YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER SECOND CHANCE SOLUTIONS INC. NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH SECOND CHANCE SOLUTIONS INC. MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

  1. Limitation of Liability

7.1. IN NO EVENT WILL SECOND CHANCE SOLUTIONS INC., ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

  1. Indemnification

8.1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Second Chance Solutions Inc., its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms or your use of any information obtained from the Website.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

9.1. All matters relating to the Website and these Terms, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

9.2. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the Province of Ontario, in the City of Vaughan, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

  1. Severability

10.1. If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

  1. Entire Agreement

11.1. The Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Second Chance Solutions Inc. regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

  1. Changes to the Terms

12.1. We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

  1. Contact Information

13.1. To ask questions or comment about these Terms, contact us at: * admin@clearedandfree.com * 647-751-1735 * 3300 Hwy 7 West, Suite 600, Vaughan, On L4K 4M3

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Second Chance Solutions Inc.

Second Chance Solutions Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide to us through our website at www.clearedandfree.com (the "Website") and in the course of providing our services.

We comply with Canada's federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation (e.g., [mention relevant provincial acts if applicable, like Ontario's FIPPA for public sector but still good to list for general awareness or if you might deal with public bodies]).

  1. What is Personal Information?

Personal information means any information about an identifiable individual, as defined by PIPEDA, and includes details that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, financial information, criminal record details, and other sensitive information relevant to your Record Suspension or U.S. Waiver application.

  1. Consent

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information only with your consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. Your consent may be express (e.g., signing a consent form, checking a box) or implied (e.g., providing information for an assessment knowing it will be used to determine eligibility).

You may withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. However, withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide you with certain services.

  1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information through the following means:

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms on our Website (e.g., contact forms, eligibility assessment forms), communicate with us via email or phone, or engage us for services.
  • From Third Parties (with your consent): To provide our services, we may collect information from:
    • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for criminal record checks.
    • Canadian courts and police forces for court information and local police checks.
    • Government agencies (e.g., U.S. Customs and Border Protection) as part of waiver applications.
    • Other third parties if necessary for your application (e.g., obtaining reference letters from employers, obtaining educational transcripts), but only with your explicit consent.
  • Automatically Collected Information (Website Usage Data): When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and Browse activity, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of visits. This information is typically collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6 below). This data is primarily for analytics, improving website functionality, and ensuring security.
  1. Purposes for Collecting, Using, and Disclosing Personal Information

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To assess your eligibility for Canadian Record Suspensions and U.S. Entry Waivers, prepare and submit your applications, and communicate with relevant government agencies on your behalf.
  • Client Relationship Management: To establish and maintain our client relationship, provide updates on your application status, and respond to your inquiries.
  • Billing and Administration: To process payments, issue invoices, and manage our administrative operations.
  • Website Improvement: To understand how our Website is used, improve its functionality, and enhance user experience.
  • Marketing (with your explicit consent): To send you newsletters, promotional materials, or updates about our services that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, or protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our clients or others.
  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

  • To Government Agencies: To the Parole Board of Canada, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, RCMP, courts, and local police forces, as necessary for the processing of your Record Suspension or U.S. Waiver application.
  • To Service Providers: To third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT support, payment processing, data hosting). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and can only use it for the specific purposes for which it was shared.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.
  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses "cookies" and similar tracking technologies. A cookie is a small data file placed on your device by a website. We use cookies to:

  • Improve Website Functionality: To remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.
  • Website Analytics: To collect anonymous statistical data about how visitors use our Website, allowing us to understand traffic patterns and make improvements.
  • Security: To help maintain the security of our Website.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Website may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

  1. Security of Personal Information

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

  1. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services, and to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations. When your personal information is no longer required, we will securely dispose of it.

  1. Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections to any inaccuracies. To make such a request, please contact our Privacy Officer (details below). We may require you to provide sufficient information to identify yourself before fulfilling your request.

  1. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be stored and processed in Canada, the United States, or other countries where our service providers are located. While we ensure that our service providers adhere to strict privacy and security standards, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, including laws that may require disclosure to government authorities.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

  1. Contacting Our Privacy Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Privacy Officer: Privacy Officer, Email: admin@clearedandfree.com