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Our Privacy Policy

A Better Calgary Party Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a donation or purchase from our website https://www.abettercalgaryparty.ca, our emails, our marketing or our social media channels.

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”

We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
- “Cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- “Log files” track actions occurring on the Site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.

- “Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.

Additionally when you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, name of company, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers, paypal information, email address, whatsup account, calendar link, and phone number.

We refer to this information as “Order Information.”

As we conduct business with our members we may also collect social media information such as LinkedIn personal, LinkedIn business, LinkedIn group, Facebook personal account, Facebook group, Facebook business page, Instagram account, Twitter account, and any other social media account information that you provide to us in the course of operation or attending our events.

When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are talking both about Device Information and Order Information.

HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We use the Order Information that we collect generally to fulfill any orders placed through the Site (including processing your payment information, arranging for shipping of products, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations).

Additionally, we use this Order Information to:

Communicate with you;

Screen our orders for potential risk or fraud; and

When in line with the preferences you have shared with us, provide you with information or advertising relating to our products or services, or to update you with current event information or special offers, or training.

We use the Device Information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address), and more generally to improve and optimize our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the Site, and to assess the success of our marketing, advertising, or retargeting campaigns).

We share your Personal Information with third parties to help us use your Personal Information, as described above.
For example, we use Shopify to power our online store--you can read more about how Shopify uses your Personal Information here:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.

We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site--you can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here:
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Finally, we may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you.

For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.

You can opt out of targeted advertising by:

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

GOOGLE - https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous

BING - https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ad

Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at:
http://optout.aboutads.info/.

DO NOT TRACK

Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.

YOUR RIGHTS

If you are a European resident, you have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below. Additionally, if you are a European resident we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example if you make an order through the Site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.

DATA RETENTION

When you place an order through the Site, or attend an event with us, we will maintain your Order Information and/or your event registration for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.

CHANGES

We may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected]

Effective Date: October 20,2026

Organization Name: A Better Calgary Party

Registered Location: Suite 148, 234–5149 Country Hills Blvd NW

Calgary, AB T3A 5K8, Canada

1. Overview

CIBN Connect respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights under privacy laws in Canada, the USA, the EU, and the UK.

By interacting with our website, registering for events, making purchases, or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with us:

Name

Company name

Billing and shipping addresses

Email address

Phone number (including WhatsApp)

Payment information (credit card numbers, PayPal info, Exmerce account)

Calendar links

Social media accounts you provide (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and others)

Messages submitted via forms or other communications

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), Social Security Numbers (SSN), or bank account details unless required to complete a purchase securely through trusted payment processors.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill orders, including payments and invoicing

Communicate with you about orders, services, events, and updates

Screen orders for potential fraud or risk

Send marketing communications about our products, services, events, and affiliate offers, where you have consented

Improve and optimize our website and services

Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Residents)

Under GDPR and UK-GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you opt-in to receive marketing communications or newsletters

Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill your purchase or service request

Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, marketing, and improving our services, balanced with your rights and privacy

5. Consent and Marketing Communications

We obtain your explicit consent before sending marketing emails or messages. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

We use a double opt-in process for marketing subscriptions where required by law (e.g., EU and UK) to ensure clear consent.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely using trusted platforms including:

Go High Level (CRM and communications)

Stripe (payments processing)

Google Workspace (email and internal operations)

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access or breaches.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to enhance your experience and measure marketing performance.

Where required by law (such as in the EU/UK), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Learn more about opting out of targeted advertising here:

Facebook Ads Settings

Google Ads Settings

Bing Ads Settings

Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share your data with:

Authorized staff of CIBN Connect

Trusted third-party service providers (GHL, Stripe, Google Workspace) who process data on our behalf

Affiliate partners or business partners for offers you have opted into

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for agreed purposes.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or fulfill legitimate business purposes.

Typically, this means data is stored for up to 7 years after your last interaction, unless you request deletion sooner.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct or update your information

Withdraw consent to marketing communications

Request deletion of your personal data

Object to or restrict certain processing

Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults and business professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on our website with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of our services after updates indicates your acceptance of the changes.

13. Contact Information

A Better Calgary Party

Suite 148, 234–5149 Country Hills Blvd NW

Calgary, AB T3A 5K8