Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to Indigenous Tech Circle ("Tech Circle," "we," "us," or "our") and our website, located at www.jointechcircle.com (the "Website"), as well as participation in our programs and activities (the "Programs"). By accessing and using this Website or participating in the Programs, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use this Website or participate in our Programs.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website or participation in the Programs after such changes are posted constitutes your agreement to the updated Privacy Policy.
Consent and Information Collection and Use
When you visit the Website, engage with us through various platforms, or participate in our Programs, we may request personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Information is also automatically collected, such as your Internet Protocol ("IP") address, operating system, browser type, referring website, and user activity on the Website. This information is considered personal information if linked to an identifiable individual.
By providing personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. In some instances, your consent may be implied based on your interactions with us. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the legal age of consent in their jurisdiction.
We may store and process personal information in Canada and other countries.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To administer and manage your participation in the Programs;
- To track Program success and impact;
- To enhance and improve the Website, Programs, and services;
- To request feedback and communicate with you regarding your participation and use of the Website;
- To notify you of updates to our Website, Programs, or services;
- For internal business purposes, including analytics, audits, and trend analysis;To protect the security of the Website, Programs, and related services;
- To prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and breaches of our Terms and Conditions;
- To respond to customer service requests;In emergency situations, to protect your safety or that of others;
- In connection with a potential business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets;
- With your consent, to send you communications about our events, services, and initiatives;
- As required or permitted by law.
User Contributions
You may provide personal information for public display on the Website or as part of the Programs ("User Contributions"). These contributions are published or transmitted at your own risk. While we take precautions to protect your information, we cannot control how others may use or share it.
Sharing of Personal Information
We may share personal information with service providers who assist with our operations, such as program administration, communications, and transaction processing. These third parties are required to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third parties or any additional information you share directly with them.
Your Rights and Choices
We strive to ensure the accuracy of the personal information we retain. If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request corrections.
Aggregated Data
We may use personal information and usage data to generate Aggregated Data—anonymized and generalized information that does not identify individuals. Aggregated Data may be used internally and shared selectively to highlight trends and insights.
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and log files to collect data on Website usage, monitor engagement, and improve functionality. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you may adjust your settings to decline or remove cookies. Doing so may impact certain features of the Website.
Security Measures
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no transmission of data over the internet is entirely secure. You are responsible for safeguarding your personal information, including what you share with others.
Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving certain communications from us by contacting us at [contact email]. Please note that opting out of some communications may affect your participation in our Programs.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Team@jointechcircle.com
Last Updated: February, 28, 2025