Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 16, 2026

Canada's Innovation Capital ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our contact forms, including:

Your full name
Your email address
Your area of interest (optional)
Your message content
Optional mailing list subscription preference

Why Do We Collect Your Information?

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

To respond to your inquiries and provide information about Canada's Innovation Capital initiatives
To communicate with you about innovation opportunities, policy discussions, and community involvement
To send updates about our grassroots initiative (only if you opt-in to our mailing list)
To improve our services and better understand community needs

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure data transmission using HTTPS encryption
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Regular security assessments and updates
Data minimization practices

Do We Share Your Information?

As a grassroots initiative, we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With your explicit consent
When required by law or to protect our rights
With service providers who help us operate our website and forms (these providers are bound by confidentiality agreements)

How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Typically, we keep contact form submissions for up to 3 years, after which they may be anonymized or deleted unless you request otherwise.

Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You can request access to your personal information we hold
Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time
Right to Complaint: You can file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. We do not use cookies to track your personal information across websites.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside of Canada. We ensure that any international transfers comply with Canadian privacy laws and include appropriate safeguards.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Through our contact form
Email: privacy@canadasinnovationcapital.ca (when available)

For privacy complaints or concerns, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Phone: 1-800-282-1376

This privacy policy is designed to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.