The Idea Hunter Inc. ("The Idea Hunter," "we," "us," or "our") is a corporate event management and experiential agency based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.
This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. It applies to information collected through our website (theideahunter.co), our email and event communications, our paid advertising on platforms such as LinkedIn, Google, and Meta, and our business operations.
When you submit an inquiry through our website, request a proposal, attend an event we produce, or correspond with us by email or phone, you may provide information such as your name, business email address, phone number, company name, job title, event details (date, location, guest count, budget range), and any additional context you share about your needs.
We run paid advertising campaigns on LinkedIn, Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and other platforms. When you submit a lead form on one of these platforms (for example, a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form, a Meta Lead Ad, or a Google Ads lead form extension), the platform transmits the information you provided in that form to us. This typically includes your name, business email, company, role, and any custom fields shown on the form. We receive this information directly from the platform and store it in our customer relationship management system.
When you visit our website, we and our analytics and advertising providers automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring URL, and the date and time of your visit. We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, website functionality, and advertising measurement.
We use your personal information to:
We collect, use, and disclose your personal information with your consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. By submitting an inquiry, lead form, or other communication to us, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
We share personal information only with service providers and partners who help us operate our business. These include:
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information when required by law, in response to a valid legal request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Some of our service providers are located outside Canada, primarily in the United States and the European Union. When personal information is transferred outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, including lawful access by foreign government authorities. We select service providers that maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet our legal, accounting, and reporting obligations. Inquiry and lead records are typically retained for the duration of our active relationship plus seven years for tax and audit purposes. Marketing contacts are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include access controls, encryption in transit, multi-factor authentication on critical systems, and ongoing security review with our IT provider. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for website analytics, performance measurement, and advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Our services are directed to businesses and adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Material changes will be posted on this page.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise any of your privacy rights, or want to file a complaint, contact us at:
The Idea Hunter Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer
2211-50 Ordnance St, Toronto, ON, M6K0C9
Email: info@theideahunter.ca
You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.
