NACO PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: March 29, 2024.

At the National Angel Capital Organization (“NACO”), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how NACO collects, uses, and discloses personal information through our websites, https://www.nacocanada.com/, https://www.nacosummit.com/ https://www.moonshots2030.com, and https://www.nacoacademy.com/. This Privacy Policy does not apply to other means through which NACO may collect, use, and disclose personal information, unless NACO states otherwise.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact our team using the contact information provided below.

PRIVACY POLICY EFFECTIVE FOR CANADA

It is our policy to comply with the privacy legislation within each jurisdiction in which we operate. Sometimes the privacy legislation and/or an individual’s right to privacy are different from one jurisdiction to another. This Privacy Policy covers only those activities that are subject to the provisions of Canada’s federal and provincial privacy laws, as applicable.

This Privacy Policy has a limited scope and application. Consequently, the rights and obligations contained in this Privacy Policy may not be available to all individuals or in all jurisdictions. If you are unsure if or how this Privacy Policy applies to you, please contact us for more information.

WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION?

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, personal information is any information about an identifiable individual, other than the person’s business title or business contact information when used or disclosed for the purpose of business communications.

CONSENT

It is important to us that we collect, use or disclose your personal information where we have your consent to do so. Depending on the sensitivity of the personal information, your consent may be implied, deemed (e.g., using an opt-out mechanism) or express. Express consent can be given orally, electronically or in writing. Implied consent is consent that can reasonably be inferred from your action or inaction. For example, when you enter into an agreement with us, we will assume your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information for purposes related to the performance of that agreement and for any other purposes identified to you at the relevant time.

Typically, we will seek your consent at the time that we collect your personal information. In certain circumstances, your consent may be obtained after collection but prior to our use or disclosure of your personal information. If we plan to use or disclose your personal information for a purpose not previously identified (either in this Privacy Policy or separately), we will endeavor to advise you of that purpose before such use or disclosure.

We may collect, use or disclose your personal information without your knowledge or consent where we are permitted or required to do so by applicable law.

Choice/Opt-Out

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations and reasonable notice, by contacting our team using the contact information set out below. In some circumstances, a change in or withdrawal of consent may severely limit our ability to provide products or services to you. All communications with respect to such withdrawal or variation of consent should be in writing and addressed to NACO, 250-101 College St., Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, or by email: [email protected]

We assume that, unless you advise us otherwise, that you have consented to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as explained in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

You can visit our website without telling us who you are or revealing any information about yourself, including your e-mail address. Our web server may collect information related to your visit to our website, including the IP address and domain used to access our website, the type and version of your browser, the website you came from to access our website, the page you entered and exited at, any website page that is viewed by that IP address and what country you are from. We use this information to monitor our website’s performance (such as number of visits, average time spent, page views) and for our business purposes such as working to continually upgrade our website.

We collect and maintain different types of personal information in respect of the individuals with whom we interact. This includes contact and identification information, such as your name, address, telephone number, and email address, along with any other contact or other information that you choose to provide by:

  • Registering as a member of NACO;

  • Using the "contact us" portion of this website;

  • Applying for a position with NACO through this website;

  • Corresponding with a representative of NACO via email using the hyperlinks created for that purpose; or

  • Registering for NACO-related events.

When you request information from us, we may use the contact information that you provide to send you details about offers on products and services that we provide to you, or receive from you, or that we believe may be of interest to you. We may also contact you to provide or collect from you business relationship information, including details related to your agreements, preferences, advisors and decision-makers, feedback, and other information requested by or provided to you.

If you've asked us to put you on an email mailing list, we may email you our newsletter. Each of our newsletter emails includes an unsubscribe link that you can use to remove yourself from such mailing lists. If you are interested in subscribing to our newsletter, promotion notices, and other electronic mailings, please visit our website.

We may also collect market-related information, which may include personal information, concerning market trends and activities impacting our business. This information may include contract terms, financial information, and other information for the purpose of market analysis and strategic planning. We may also collect information related to our media, investor, and public relations activities, and information related to our interactions with financial and other analysts and advisors.

As a general rule, NACO collects personal information directly from you. In most circumstances where the personal information that we collect about you is held by a third party, we will obtain your permission before we seek out this information from such sources (such permission may be given directly by you, or implied from your actions).

From time to time, we may use the services of third parties in our business and may also receive personal information collected by those third parties in the course of the performance of their services for us or otherwise. Where this is the case, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that such third parties have represented to us that they have the right to disclose your personal information to us.

Where permitted or required by applicable law or regulatory requirements, we may collect information about you without your knowledge or consent.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the personal information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website;

  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website;

  • Understand and analyze how you use our website;

  • Establish, maintain, and manage our relationship with you so that we may provide you with, or receive from you, the products and services that you have requested;

  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality;

  • Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes;

  • Comply with your requests;

  • Protect us against error, fraud, theft, and damage to our goods and property; or

  • Any other purpose to which you consent.

LOG FILES

NACO follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

NACO uses cookies and web beacons to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies store information such as your preferences and the pages you have visited, allowing us to customize our web content based on your browser type and/or other information to optimize your experience.

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to notify you before a cookie is set or to reject cookies entirely. Please be aware that if you choose to block cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.

For those seeking more information on cookies, we recommend researching "What Are Cookies" for a broader understanding of how they work and their use across the web.

Our website may include links to other websites, which might have privacy practices that differ from ours. We cannot be responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Regarding advertisements, we may have partnerships with third-party ad servers or ad networks that use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to deliver relevant advertisements to you on our website. These third parties receive your IP address automatically. Their technologies are used to measure advertisement effectiveness and personalize the advertising content you see, which is not directly controlled by NACO.

HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use and disclose your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, as well as for any additional purposes for which we have obtained your consent. There may be instances where we use or disclose your personal information without your consent if required or permitted by law.

We share your personal information with our employees, contractors, consultants, affiliates, and others who need this information to help us manage our relationship with you and fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

Your personal information might be disclosed to third parties that provide us with services or assist us in providing services to you. For example, various service providers like Cloudways, CraftCMS, WordPress, Cloudflare, and others may at times perform information technology and data processing services for us, which could result in your personal information being processed or stored in different countries, including Canada, the United States, and other locations worldwide. Consequently, foreign governments or agencies might access your personal information under their local laws.

Additionally, in the event of a sale, merger, consolidation, change in control, transfer of substantial assets, reorganization, or liquidation of NACO, we may transfer, sell, or assign to third parties information concerning your relationship with us, including personally identifiable information that you provide and other information concerning your relationship with us.

We may also disclose your personal information:

  • As allowed or required by law;

  • To comply with legal processes such as search warrants, subpoenas, or court orders;

  • To our parent and affiliated companies as part of regular reporting activities;

  • To protect our rights and property;

  • During emergencies when we believe it necessary to protect the safety of persons or groups;

  • When the information is publicly available; or

  • With your consent.

Please note, if you engage in public activities on our website, such as posting comments in forums or participating in virtual meetings, the information you share can be viewed by the public. This includes not just the content of your posts but potentially your username and any audio/video or other information you transmit.

NACO is committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of your personal information with physical, technical, and procedural safeguards designed to protect against loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Despite our efforts, we must acknowledge that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure. Thus, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We encourage you to notify our Privacy Officer promptly should you become aware of any security breaches involving your personal data.

Updating Your Personal Information

It's crucial for us to have accurate and up-to-date information about you. If any of your personal details change, please inform us so we can update our records. Although we aim to accommodate your requests to update personal information, there may be instances where we cannot fulfill your request and will instead append a supplementary note to your records.

Access to Your Personal Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information NACO holds about you. To review, verify, or correct your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer in writing. We may need to verify your identity and may charge a fee for providing access to your information, about which we will inform you in advance. Should you need assistance in making your request, our Privacy Officer is here to help.

Please note that your right to access your personal data is not without limits. Certain legal or regulatory conditions may allow or require us to withhold some or all of the information we hold about you. If we are unable to provide you with access to your personal information, we will explain why, subject to any legal or regulatory restrictions.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

For California residents, the CCPA grants specific rights regarding personal data. You can request disclosure of the personal data collected about you, ask for deletion of your personal data, or opt-out of the sale of your personal data. Should you wish to exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us, and we will respond within one month.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights

If you reside in the European Union, the GDPR provides you with significant rights concerning your personal data, including the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. Should you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly. We are committed to responding to your request within one month.

By emphasizing these rights and our commitment to your privacy, NACO aims to maintain a transparent, secure, and respectful handling of your personal information, adhering to the highest standards of data protection and privacy.

Children's Information

NACO places a high priority on protecting children's privacy online. We encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children's online activities and interests.

NACO does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 18. If you believe that your child has provided this type of information on our website, we urge you to contact us immediately. We are committed to making every effort to promptly remove such information from our records.

Inquiries or Concerns?

Should you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about how we manage your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Privacy Officer via telephone, in writing, or by email. Our goal is to diligently address your queries and inform you of the actions we have taken to resolve any issues you raise. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to submit a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner in your jurisdiction.

Revisions to This Privacy Policy

NACO recognizes that privacy laws and our own business practices evolve over time. As such, we may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our legal or regulatory obligations or in the ways we handle your personal information. We will post the updated version of the Privacy Policy on our website and encourage you to review it regularly. This Privacy Policy's last revision date will be noted at the top of the document.

Interpretation of This Privacy Policy

The interpretation of this Privacy Policy falls under the responsibility of our Privacy Officer. While this policy includes specific examples, it is intended to be inclusive rather than exclusive; therefore, the term "including" should be understood as "including, but not limited to."

This Privacy Policy does not create any obligations for NACO or rights for individuals beyond those imposed by Canada's federal and provincial privacy laws, as applicable. In instances where there may be a discrepancy between this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws, the interpretation that complies with and respects the legal requirements will prevail.