Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2025
The Made in Canada Festival (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
1. Accountability and Contact
We are responsible for the personal information under our control. Questions or concerns about this policy can be directed to:
📧 hello@madeincanadafest.ca
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information you provide when interacting with us, including:
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Name, email, phone number, mailing address
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Business and vendor details
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Payment information (via secure third-party processors)
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IP address, browser, and device data (via cookies and website analytics)
3. Purpose of Collection
We collect and use your personal information for:
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Processing vendor applications and event registrations
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Managing ticket sales and admission
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Sending communications, including newsletters and SMS marketing through Klaviyo (with your consent)
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Improving our website and event services
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Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
4. Consent
By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described here. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at hello@madeincanadafest.ca, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
5. Email and SMS Marketing
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We use Klaviyo to send email newsletters and SMS marketing messages to subscribers who have opted in.
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You may unsubscribe from emails by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us.
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SMS subscribers can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
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Standard message and data rates may apply.
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We do not share your contact information with third parties for marketing purposes outside of Klaviyo’s services.
6. Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose it to:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square)
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Marketing platform Klaviyo
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Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Legal authorities when required by law
Our partners are contractually bound to protect your data.
7. Safeguards
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are used to improve website functionality and analyze user behavior. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect site performance.
9. Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted.
10. Access and Correction
You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if inaccurate. Contact us at hello@madeincanadafest.ca to make a request.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.