Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: January 12, 2025

1. Introduction

St. George Capital ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Educational background and program information
  • Professional experience and qualifications
  • Communications you send to us

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our website:

  • IP address and location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about our services and events
  • To process applications for membership or internships
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To send you newsletters or marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements or court orders
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing in certain circumstances

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

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

St. George Capital

University of Toronto

Bahen Centre for Information Technology

40 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E4

Email: outreach@stgeorgecapital.ca

Disclaimer: This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. St. George Capital is a student-run organization and this policy should not be interpreted as creating any legal rights or obligations.