Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF), along with our affiliates and subsidiaries (“Company” or “We”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it in accordance with this policy.

This policy outlines:

  • How we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of our customers and website users (“you”).
  • The types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website, canwcc.ca (the “Website”).
  • Our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

We will only use your personal information in accordance with this policy, unless otherwise required by applicable law. We take steps to ensure that the personal information we collect is adequate, relevant, not excessive, and used for limited purposes.

Under Canadian privacy laws, “personal information” is defined as any information about an identifiable individual. This includes information that can identify, contact, or locate a person, either on its own or combined with other data. Business contact information, such as your name, title, or business address, is not considered personal information.

APPLICABILITY OF THIS POLICY

This policy applies to information we collect, use, or disclose:

  • On this Website.
  • In email, text, and other electronic communications between you and this Website.
  • Through mobile and desktop applications downloaded from this Website, which provide dedicated non-browser-based interactions.
  • When you engage with our advertisements and applications on third-party websites and services that link to this policy.

This Website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, services, social networks, or applications. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your information.

EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS POLICY

This policy does not apply to information:

  • Collected offline or through other means, including other Company or third-party websites.
  • Provided to or collected by third parties, including our affiliates and subsidiaries, through any applications, content, or advertising that may link to or be accessible from our Website.

CONSENT AND CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Please read this policy carefully to understand how we collect, process, and store your information. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you may choose not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you indicate your understanding, acceptance, and consent to the practices described in this policy.

This policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of this Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for updates.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect and use different types of information from and about you, including:

  1. Personal Information – Information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, IP address, username, billing details, and other identifiers we may use to contact you. You may opt out of marketing communications by emailing info@ief-fie.ca.
  2. Non-Personal Information – Data that does not directly identify you, such as demographic information, statistical or aggregated data, and anonymous usage patterns.
  3. Technical Information – Details such as your browser type, operating system, time zone, and internet connection details.
  4. Website Interaction Details – Information about your interactions with the Website, including browsing actions, page visits, and responses to marketing campaigns.

HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information in various ways:

  • Directly from You – When you provide it by filling out forms, subscribing to services, or contacting us.
  • Automatically – Through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies as you navigate our Website.
  • From Third Parties – Such as business partners or publicly available sources.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and personalize our Website services.
  • Communicate with you regarding memberships, accounts, or transactions.
  • Process payments and fulfill orders.
  • Improve our Website and user experience.
  • Comply with legal requirements.
  • Provide marketing communications (with your consent).

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information:

  • With affiliates and subsidiaries.
  • With service providers who assist in Website operations.
  • With advertisers (in aggregated, non-personal formats).
  • As required by law, legal proceedings, or regulatory compliance.
  • In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition.

YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS

  • Tracking & Cookies – You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
  • Marketing Communications – Opt out by emailing info@ief-fie.ca.
  • Access & Correction – Request access to or correction of your personal information.
  • Withdraw Consent – You can withdraw your consent to data collection where legally applicable.

DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. While we strive to ensure security, online data transmission carries risks, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
info@ief-fie.ca