Information We Collect

When you use our platform, we collect information that helps us provide better fundraising services for Canadian startups. This includes data you provide directly and information gathered through your interactions with our platform.

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us connect startups with potential investors and provide relevant fundraising resources. We use data to personalize your experience and ensure our platform meets the specific needs of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We limit data sharing to essential business purposes and trusted partners who help us operate our fundraising platform. All third-party relationships are governed by strict confidentiality agreements.

We may also disclose information if necessary to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety. Any such disclosure occurs only to the extent required by law or legitimate business interests.

Your Privacy Rights Under Canadian Law

Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA and provincial privacy acts, grants you specific rights regarding your personal information. We've designed our systems to make exercising these rights straightforward.

To exercise any of these rights, contact our privacy team at the information provided below. We typically respond to privacy requests within 30 days, as required by Canadian privacy regulations.

Data Security and Protection

Protecting your information is fundamental to our operations. We employ multiple layers of security to safeguard data against unauthorized access, theft, or misuse.

While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely immune to threats. We continuously monitor for potential vulnerabilities and update our security protocols to address emerging risks.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations. Different types of data have different retention periods based on their purpose and regulatory requirements.

When you close your account, we begin the deletion process for personal information not subject to legal retention requirements. Some anonymized data may be retained for statistical purposes to improve our platform.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information is primarily stored and processed within Canada. However, some of our service providers may process data outside Canada, including in the United States and European Union.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through approved mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions. All international transfers comply with Canadian privacy law requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather insights about platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use our fundraising services effectively.

Changes to This Policy

We review and update this privacy policy regularly to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through email and prominent platform notifications.

Minor updates, such as clarifications or formatting changes, may be made without advance notice. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.