Privacy Policy Us

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Ignite Next Ventures. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and student entrepreneurs with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to build bold, future-ready ventures. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our programs.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with Ignite Next Ventures — through our website, contact forms, program registrations, or events — we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Identification: Full name, email address, phone number
  • Program Information: Areas of interest (e.g., Entrepreneurship & Startup Development, Mentorship & Leadership Growth, Community Impact & Social Innovation)
  • Communication Data: Messages submitted through our contact forms
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website

2. How We Use Your Information

Ignite Next Ventures uses the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • To register participants in our programs such as Entrepreneurship Bootcamps, Innovation Labs, and Startup Challenges
  • To send program updates, newsletters, and event notifications
  • To improve our website, services, and youth programs
  • To connect youth with mentors and industry leaders
  • To measure and report our community impact

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy. Ignite Next Ventures does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted mentors, program partners, or community organizations directly involved in delivering our services
  • With service providers who help us operate our website and communications (e.g., email platforms)
  • When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our participants and organization

4. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve our content and programs. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. Ignite Next Ventures implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

As a user or program participant, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of any inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time by unsubscribing from our emails

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ignitenext.ca.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites such as our social media pages on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Ignite Next Ventures serves youth and student entrepreneurs. We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

Ignite Next Ventures reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.