Privacy Policy
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily, including Contact information (name, email, phone number), Organization or company affiliation, User credentials (if account creation is enabled), Partnership or collaboration interest forms, Newsletter or webinar sign-ups
B. Information Collected Automatically, including IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Pages visited, and time spent, Cookies and similar tracking technologies
C. Third-Party Integrations Data from analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), Social media and embedded platform interactions, AI-enhanced recommendation tools used for partner matchmaking or prototyping
How We Use and Share Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes: To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services, To communicate with you about inquiries, collaborations, and updates, To personalize user experience and improve engagement, To match you with relevant partners or resources (via AI-assisted tools), To ensure security, detect fraud, and comply with applicable law, To send newsletters, reports, or event invitations (only with your consent).
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information only under the following circumstances: With trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., email platforms, CRM, analytics tools), With collaboration partners when expressly consented (e.g., in matchmaking or co-development scenarios), For legal reasons to comply with applicable laws or regulations, In connection with a merger or acquisition, where permitted by law and with notice
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather usage analytics. You can control cookie settings via your browser or opt-out of certain cookies via banners or consent management tools.
Data Retention, Transfer and Security
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Information submitted through contact forms or collaborative onboarding may be retained to support long-term engagement or compliance unless deletion is requested.ific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much much more.
If you access the site from outside of Canada, your data may be processed in countries with different data protection standards. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for cross-border data transfers where required.
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email (if you’ve provided it) or through a website notice. The date at the top reflects the latest update.