Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

theFinanceStack ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with thefinancestack.com (the "Service").

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided below.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly when you interact with the Service, including:

• Event registrations — name, email address, company name, and any other fields included in the registration form for a given event or webinar.
• Career applications — name, email address, phone number, résumé or CV, cover letter, and any other information you submit through our application forms.
• Contact and inquiry forms — name, email, company, and the contents of your message when you reach out to us.
• Newsletter / marketing communications — your email address and any preferences you indicate when subscribing.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Service, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device and browser data — IP address, user agent, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution.
• Usage data — pages viewed, links clicked, referring URL, search terms, time on page, and other interactions with the Service.
• Cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy for the categories of cookies we use and how to control them.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Respond to your inquiries, process event registrations, and review job applications.
• Where permitted by applicable law and where you have opted in or otherwise requested communications from us, send newsletters, marketing communications, and updates about our services. You may unsubscribe at any time.
• Measure and analyze traffic, engagement, and the performance of our content.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activity.
• Comply with our legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers. We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Service and conduct our business. These providers may assist with website hosting, analytics, communications, customer relationship management, applicant management, cloud storage, and related operational functions. Examples of providers we use include Vercel, Supabase, Google Analytics, and Slack.
• Legal compliance. We may disclose information when required to comply with applicable laws, court orders, subpoenas, or government requests, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
• Business transfers. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with our legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

Information submitted through employment applications may be retained for a reasonable period to evaluate candidates and comply with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.
• Withdraw consent where we are relying on consent to process your information.
• Opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in any message, or by emailing us at the address below.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thefinancestack.com. We will respond within the time period required by applicable law.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Service, remember your preferences, and improve the experience over time. For details and your choices, see our Cookie Policy.

8. International Transfers

theFinanceStack operates from British Columbia, Canada. Some of our service providers may process or store personal information in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where they operate.

As a result, your personal information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions and may be accessible to courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction.

Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel and service providers who require access to perform their responsibilities.

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is, however, 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. For material changes, we will provide additional notice where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

theFinanceStack
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Email: info@thefinancestack.com
Privacy inquiries: privacy@thefinancestack.com