Higher Being Collective
Last Updated: March 27

Higher Being Collective (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our community members, participants, mentors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit https://higherbeing.ca or interact with our programs and services.

By using our website or submitting information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Join the Higher Being Collective community
• Apply for the Grow With Us mentorship program
• Apply to be a mentor
• Subscribe to our mailing list
• Register for events
• Contact us through our website or social media

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Location (city/province)
• Professional background
• Demographic information voluntarily provided (e.g., disability status or lived experience)
• Application responses for programs or mentorship opportunities

We may also collect limited technical data automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited on our website
• Time spent on pages

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Higher Being Collective uses your information to:

• Process applications for mentorship programs
• Communicate about events, opportunities, and programming
• Connect mentors and mentees
• Improve our services and programming
• Provide newsletters and community updates
• Evaluate and report on program impact (in aggregate form)

We only collect information that is necessary to deliver our programs and support our community.

3. Email Communications

If you sign up for updates or participate in our programs, we may send you emails about:

• Community events
• Mentorship opportunities
• Educational resources
• Program updates

You can unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted partners only when necessary to deliver our programs. These may include:

• Program partners or collaborators
• Event platforms or communication tools
• Certification providers (e.g., CannSell) when participants enroll in training

All partners are expected to handle personal information responsibly.

5. Data Protection

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

However, no website or online system can guarantee absolute security.

6. Accessibility and Inclusion

Higher Being Collective is committed to creating a safe, accessible, and inclusive community. Any demographic information voluntarily provided (such as disability status or lived experience) is used only to support equitable programming and will be handled with care and confidentiality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or services. Higher Being Collective is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our programs and website are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

The updated version will always be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Higher Being Collective
Email: grow@higherbeing.ca
Website: https://higherbeing.ca