TalentED Privacy Policy

 Amended February, 2026

1. Introduction 

TalentED Greater Calgary (“TalentED”), a division of Calgary Economic Development Ltd., (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information you choose to share with us as outlined herein (Privacy Policy). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit our website, fill out forms, sign up for services, or otherwise participate in TalentED programs (Personal Information). 

We collect and use Personal Information responsibly and in compliance with applicable Canadian and Alberta privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act (PPA) and Access to Information Act (ATIA). 

2. What Information We Collect 

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including contact details, employment or education information, program interests, survey responses, and communications with TalentED. We may also collect non-identifying website usage data through cookies. 

3. How We Use Your Information 

Personal Information is used to contact you, deliver programs, respond to inquiries, manage participation, share updates (with consent), improve services, and meet legal requirements. 

4. Consent 

By submitting Personal Information, you consent to its collection, disclosure, and use as described herein. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal limitations. Only provided information requested of which you understand to be subject to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. 

5. Disclosure of Personal Information 

Personal Information is shared only with our authorized personnel, service providers who agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy, where required by law, or with your consent. We do not sell Personal Information. 

6. Security and Retention 

We use reasonable commercial cybersecurity safeguards to protect Personal Information and retain it only as long as necessary. You accept the fact that there are risks associated with potential unauthorized third-party intrusion to our data. 

7. Cookies and Online Tracking 

Cookies are used to improve website functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser. 

8. Third-Party Services 

We may use third-party services to support website and TalentED Matching Platform operations, such as analytics, authentication, or communication tools. These services process information on our behalf and are governed by their own privacy practices in addition to this Privacy Policy. 

9. Your Rights 

You may request access to or correction of your Personal Information and ask questions about our privacy practices. 

10. Changes to This Policy 

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of TalentED services indicates acceptance of changes. 

11. Contact Information 

Privacy Officer 

Email:  privacy@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com 

Calgary Economic Development 

Calgary, Alberta, Canada