Privacy

Last updated: August 3, 2026

TechnologyNext (“TechnologyNext,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit TechnologyNext.org (the “Website”) or contact us.

This policy applies only to TechnologyNext.org. Products and services operated by TechnologyNext, including StudioGenie and other applications, may collect different information and are governed by the privacy policies provided within those products.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We may collect information that you choose to provide, including:

  • Your name and email address when you contact us, subscribe to updates, or submit a form.
  • The contents of messages, questions, feedback, or other communications you send us.
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide.

Please do not send sensitive personal information through a general contact form or email unless it is necessary for your request.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect limited technical and usage information, such as:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address.
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system.
  • Referring pages and links.
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Website.
  • Approximate location derived from an IP address.
  • Date, time, and diagnostic information associated with your visit.

We use this information to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and understand the performance of the Website.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the Website to function, remember preferences, measure traffic, or understand how visitors use the Website.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how certain parts of the Website function. Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before using non-essential cookies.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website.
  • Respond to questions, support requests, or feedback.
  • Send newsletters or product updates when you have chosen to receive them.
  • Understand Website traffic, usage, and performance.
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, or technical problems.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms or other rights.

We limit our collection and use of personal information to purposes that are reasonable and relevant to operating the Website.

Where consent is required, we seek consent appropriate to the type of information and the purpose for which it will be used.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the message or by contacting us. We may still send non-promotional communications when necessary to respond to a request or provide information you asked for.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose limited information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: To companies that help us host, secure, analyze, maintain, or communicate through the Website. They may process information only to provide services to us and subject to their contractual or legal obligations.
  • Legal and safety requirements: When we reasonably believe disclosure is required by law, legal process, or a valid government request, or is necessary to protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business changes: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of all or part of our business, subject to appropriate confidentiality and privacy protections.
  • With your direction or consent: When you ask us to disclose information or otherwise authorize us to do so.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may link to websites or services operated by third parties. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and TechnologyNext is not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review a third party’s privacy policy before providing personal information.

7. International Processing

TechnologyNext is based in Canada. Some service providers may process or store information in Canada, the United States, or other countries. As a result, information may be subject to the laws of the country where it is processed and may be accessible to courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities in accordance with those laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, respond to requests, maintain appropriate business and security records, and meet legal or regulatory obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website, email transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information. These may include the right to:

  • Ask whether we hold personal information about you.
  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
  • Request deletion of information where applicable.
  • Ask questions or make a complaint about our privacy practices.

To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to contact the privacy regulator in your jurisdiction, including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

11. Children’s Privacy

TechnologyNext.org is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this Website. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and, where appropriate, delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, or applicable requirements. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date above. Material changes may be communicated through an additional notice where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

For questions, privacy requests, or complaints about this policy or our handling of personal information, contact:

TechnologyNext
Email: support@technologynext.org
Ontario, Canada