1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the TrueNorthCTO website, including application and nomination forms, related communications, and website operations. It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from the website.
2. Personal information we collect
TrueNorthCTO may collect information you choose to submit, including your name, email address, LinkedIn or equivalent profile, current role, Canadian affiliation, strategic leadership information, application or nomination details, and any other information you provide. The website or service providers may also collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, timestamps, and basic usage data.
3. How we use personal information
TrueNorthCTO may use personal information to review applications and nominations, assess community fit, verify senior technology leadership context, communicate with applicants or nominees, administer community participation, manage events or invitations, respond to inquiries, protect the website and community, maintain records, and improve the website and application process.
4. Consent and appropriate purposes
By submitting information through the website, you consent to TrueNorthCTO collecting, using, and disclosing that information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. TrueNorthCTO aims to collect only information reasonably needed for identified community, application, nomination, operational, and security purposes.
5. Sharing personal information
TrueNorthCTO may share personal information with volunteers, organizers, reviewers, and service providers who need it for application review, community administration, website hosting, form processing, email delivery, event management, analytics, security, or technical support. TrueNorthCTO may also disclose information if required by law, to protect rights or safety, or with your consent.
6. Third-party services
The website may use or link to third-party services such as hosting providers, form handlers, email tools, LinkedIn, event platforms, analytics providers, or security tools. These third parties may process personal information according to their own terms and privacy policies.
7. Storage and transfers
Personal information may be stored or processed in Canada or other countries where TrueNorthCTO, its volunteers, or its service providers operate. Privacy laws in those jurisdictions may differ from the laws where you live. TrueNorthCTO will take reasonable steps to protect personal information in accordance with this policy and applicable law.
8. Safeguards
TrueNorthCTO uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. No website, email system, or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure, so you should avoid submitting highly sensitive or confidential information through the website.
9. Retention
TrueNorthCTO retains personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy, including application review, community administration, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, legal compliance, and security. When information is no longer needed, TrueNorthCTO will delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it where reasonable.
10. Your choices and rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal, security, operational, or community administration limits. You may also ask questions about how your information is handled or withdraw consent where withdrawal is legally available. To make a request, use the .
11. Cookies and analytics
The website may use cookies, analytics, logs, or similar technologies to understand website usage, improve performance, prevent abuse, and maintain security. If analytics or tracking tools are used, TrueNorthCTO will identify the tools used and any available opt-out choices where appropriate.
12. Children's privacy
The website and community are intended for senior technology leaders and are not directed to children. TrueNorthCTO does not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.
13. Third-party links
The website may link to third-party websites or services. TrueNorthCTO is not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of third-party websites or services. You should review their privacy policies before providing personal information to them.
14. Changes to this policy
TrueNorthCTO may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date will indicate when the latest version was posted. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated policy.
15. Contact
Questions, privacy requests, or concerns can be sent through the .