Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

Capstone Launchpad is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information through our website and related communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Contact us through the website
• Submit an inquiry or form
• Sign up for updates or communications
   

The types of information collected may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization (if applicable)
• Any information you choose to include in your message
   

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

2. How We Use Information

Personal information collected through the website is used only to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests
• Communicate about programs, partnerships, or services
• Improve our website and communications
   

We do not use website information for automated decision-making or profiling.

Participation in Capstone Launchpad programs is governed by separate, program-specific privacy practices and consent processes.

3. Consent

By submitting personal information through this website, you consent to its collection and use as described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through this website.

Personal information may be shared only:

• With service providers who support website operations (e.g., hosting or email services), and only as necessary
• When required by law
   

All service providers are expected to protect information in a manner consistent with this policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Website data may be stored on secure servers located in Canada or other jurisdictions. While we take steps to protect information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections where appropriate by contacting us.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve functionality. These tools do not identify individual users.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

8. External Links

Our website may include links to external websites. Capstone Launchpad is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.