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Privacy Policy

Amana Media Group (“AMG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website and business activities.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and disclose it, and the choices available to you.

1. WHO WE ARE

Amana Media Group is an Ontario-based influencer marketing agency connecting brands with creators for digital marketing campaigns.

For privacy questions or requests, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Depending on how you interact with AMG, we may collect:

Information you provide:

  • Name and contact information;

  • Email address and telephone number;

  • Company and business information;

  • Website and social media links;

  • Campaign requirements, marketing objectives, budgets, and related information;

  • Creator application information, including social media profiles, content categories, audience information, and portfolio materials; and

  • Other information you voluntarily provide to us.

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes identified in this Policy.

3. INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY

When you use our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address;

  • Browser and device information;

  • Pages viewed and interactions with the website;

  • Approximate location derived from technical information;

  • Referring website; and

  • Other technical information required for website operation, security, analytics, or performance.

4. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand website usage, improve performance, and support analytics or security.

Some cookies may be provided by third-party services used by our website.

Where required, we will provide appropriate choices or consent mechanisms for non-essential cookies.

5. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests;

  • Evaluate brand and creator opportunities;

  • Match brands with suitable creators;

  • Manage marketing campaigns and business relationships;

  • Communicate about services, opportunities, or applications;

  • Improve our website, services, and content;

  • Maintain website security and prevent misuse;

  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements; and

  • Carry out other purposes disclosed at or before the time information is collected.

We do not sell personal information to third-party data brokers.

6. CREATOR INFORMATION AND BRAND-CREATOR MATCHING

Creators may provide information about themselves, their content, social platforms, audience, and professional experience when applying to work with AMG.

We may use this information to evaluate creators, develop our creator roster, and identify suitable opportunities.

Where appropriate and necessary for a potential campaign, relevant creator information may be shared with prospective or existing clients for campaign evaluation and execution.

Creators should only provide information they are authorized to provide.

7. BRAND AND BUSINESS INFORMATION

Brands and businesses may provide information such as company details, websites, campaign objectives, target audiences, budgets, products, services, and marketing requirements.

We use this information to evaluate inquiries, prepare proposals, develop campaigns, and coordinate potential or existing business relationships.

8. HOW WE SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to operate our business, including to:

  • Service providers that support our website, communications, technology, scheduling, analytics, or business operations;

  • Creators or clients where disclosure is necessary for a potential or active campaign;

  • Professional advisers, where reasonably necessary;

  • Government, regulatory, or law-enforcement authorities where required or permitted by law; and

  • Parties involved in a business transaction, such as a merger, sale, financing, or reorganization, where permitted by law.

We require appropriate safeguards when third parties handle personal information on our behalf.

9. INFORMATION PROCESSED OUTSIDE CANADA

Some service providers used by AMG may store or process information outside Canada.

When personal information is processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction and may be accessible to lawful authorities in that jurisdiction.

10. CONSENT

Where required by law, AMG will obtain meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information.

Depending on the circumstances, consent may be express or implied as permitted by applicable law.

By submitting information to AMG for an identified purpose, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for that purpose, subject to applicable law and your rights.

11. COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

If AMG sends commercial electronic messages, we will comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), including applicable consent, identification, and unsubscribe requirements.

You may withdraw consent to receive commercial electronic messages at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided or contacting us directly.

12. RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, meet legal or contractual requirements, resolve disputes, maintain business records, or otherwise as permitted by law.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

13. SECURITY

AMG uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, loss, or theft.

No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and AMG cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. ACCURACY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We take reasonable steps to keep personal information accurate, complete, and current where it is necessary for the purposes for which it is used.

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

15. ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION

Subject to applicable law and certain exceptions, you may request access to personal information AMG holds about you and information about how it has been used or disclosed.

Requests should be directed to AMG using the contact information on our website.

16. CORRECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

If you believe information AMG holds about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that it be corrected.

We will review and address reasonable correction requests in accordance with applicable law.

17. WITHDRAWING CONSENT

Where consent is the legal basis for processing, you may withdraw your consent subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

Withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services, process an application, or continue a particular business relationship.

18. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services.

AMG is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.

19. CHILDREN AND MINORS

AMG's website and services are intended for businesses, creators, and general audiences and are not directed toward children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where doing so would be contrary to applicable law.

20. PRIVACY COMPLAINTS

If you have a question or concern about how AMG handles personal information, please contact us first so that we can investigate and address the matter.

You may also have the right to submit a complaint to the applicable privacy regulator, including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada where PIPEDA applies.

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