Last Updated: January 2026
Website: nobleinstitute.ca
Organization: NOBLE Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Small Business in Canada (NIEIC)

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

The NOBLE Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Small Business in Canada (“NIEIC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information when you:

• Visit or interact with our website

• Apply for programs, initiatives, membership, or mentorship

• Contact us through forms, email, or events

• Subscribe to newsletters or updates

• Participate in surveys, workshops, or events

Information collected may include:

• Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)

• Business or organizational information

• Professional role, experience, or areas of interest

• Application or inquiry details

• Event participation or program-related information

We only collect information that is necessary and reasonable for identified purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and communications

• Assess eligibility for programs, initiatives, membership, or mentorship

• Deliver programs, training, events, and services

• Match participants with mentors, advisors, or partners

• Share relevant updates, research, or opportunities

• Measure program outcomes and economic impact (in aggregated or anonymized form)

• Meet legal, regulatory, or governance requirements

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to NIEIC’s mission.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only when necessary and only with trusted and credible partners, such as:

• Program delivery partners

• Mentors, advisors, or subject-matter experts

• Academic, industry, or ecosystem collaborators

• Government or funding partners (where required for program delivery or reporting)

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

All partners receiving information are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and privacy safeguards.

5. Consent

By submitting information through our website or engaging with our programs, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual limitations, by contacting us (see Section 10).

6. Data Security & Retention

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

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

7. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Understand general usage patterns and site performance

Cookies do not collect sensitive personal information. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some website features may be affected.

8. Access, Correction & Requests

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Inquire about how your information is used

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe, subject to verification of identity.

9. Children’s Privacy

NIEIC does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16 without appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Privacy Officer
NOBLE Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Small Business in Canada
Email: info@nieic.ca
Website: nobleinstitute.ca

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.