Last updated: July 15 2025

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Equity Builders Club (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, in accordance with applicable laws, including Quebec's Law 25 (Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information).

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information when you use our website:

• First name
• Last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• IP address
• Login credentials (for members)

This information is collected via:

• Newsletter subscription forms (including pop-ups)
• Webinar registration forms
• Login or member access
• Correspondence via contact forms or email
• Cookies (with consent)

3. Use of Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:●

 

• To send newsletters, event invites, and promotional communications
• To manage your account or membership
• To improve our website and services through statistics and analytics
• To respond to inquiries and provide support
• To ensure the security and functionality of our website

4. Consent

We obtain your explicit consent before collecting or using your personal information, particularly for marketing communications or optional data collection through cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time, as outlined below.

5. Right to Access, Correct, or Delete

• Under Quebec’s Law 25, you have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information
• Request the deletion or de-indexation of your data (right to be forgotten)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Terrie Schauer, Privacy Officer [email protected]

6. Retention and Destruction of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless required otherwise by law. Once the information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted, anonymized, or destroyed.

7. Cookies and IP Addresses

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and store your preferences. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent via our cookie banner.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

We also collect IP addresses for statistical and security purposes. These are not linked to identifiable individuals and are not shared with third parties unless required by law.

8. Data Transfers Outside Quebec

Some personal information may be stored or processed on servers located outside Quebec (for example, email platforms or analytics tools). In such cases, we ensure that your data is protected by safeguards that meet Quebec’s legal standards.

9. Third Parties and External Links

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information may be shared only when required by law or to comply with legal proceedings.

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites. We encourage users to consult their privacy policies directly.

10. Security Measures

We take the protection of your information seriously. We implement appropriate physical, organizational,

and technological measures, including:

• SSL encryption
• Password-protected accounts
• Access control for authorized personnel only
• Secure backups
• Firewall and network monitoring

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage users to exercise caution when transmitting sensitive information.

11. Automated Decision-Making

Equity Builders Club does not use automated decision-making technologies that could affect your rights or access to services. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

12. Privacy Impact Assessments

For any new project involving the collection of sensitive personal information or the use of new technologies, we commit to conducting a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), as required by Law 25.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.

14. Contact

For any questions about this policy or your personal information, contact:

Terrie Schauer
Founder & Privacy OfficerZ
[email protected]

Applicable Legislation

This policy complies with Quebec's Law 25, as well as other applicable Canadian privacy laws.