Effective Date: September 9, 2026
1. Introduction and Company Information
Northern Talent School Inc. (“Northern Talent School Inc.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) and, where applicable, Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”).
This Privacy Policy explains how Northern Talent School Inc. collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with our talent-school services, including training, instruction, auditions, registrations, communications, scheduling, administrative support, and related online and offline activities.
Business and contact details:
- Legal name: Northern Talent School Inc.
- Address: 412 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9, Canada
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (403) 782-6941
2. Data Collection and Processing
Northern Talent School Inc. may collect personal information directly from you, from a parent or guardian where applicable, and from third parties where permitted by law. The personal information we collect may include:
- Contact details, such as name, address, email address, and telephone number;
- Student or participant information, such as age, date of birth, grade level, training interests, skill assessments, attendance, and scheduling preferences;
- Parent/guardian information, where a participant is a minor;
- Application and registration information, including forms, waivers, consent records, emergency contacts, and payment-related details;
- Communications, feedback, inquiries, and support requests;
- Photos, video, and audio recordings made during classes, showcases, auditions, rehearsals, or events, where consent has been obtained or as otherwise permitted by law;
- Technical information, including device identifiers, browser type, IP address, and usage data collected through our website or digital systems;
- Any other information you choose to provide to Northern Talent School Inc.
We collect personal information by lawful and fair means, and only to the extent reasonably necessary for the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Northern Talent School Inc. uses personal information for the following purposes:
- To register and administer students, participants, and families;
- To provide training, coaching, instruction, and talent-development services;
- To communicate about schedules, classes, events, auditions, payments, policies, and service updates;
- To assess suitability for programs, events, and performance opportunities;
- To process fees, invoices, refunds, and related administrative matters;
- To maintain internal records, attendance logs, and safety/emergency information;
- To create and manage promotional materials, only where permitted and subject to applicable consent requirements;
- To improve our programs, website, operations, and customer service;
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, misuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity;
- To comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations;
- To enforce agreements, waivers, and policies; and
- For any other purpose for which we obtain consent or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Northern Talent School Inc. processes personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws and based on one or more of the following grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given express or implied consent, as appropriate;
- Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to provide services you request or to administer our relationship with you;
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting obligations;
- Legitimate business purposes: Where processing is reasonably necessary for purposes such as administration, security, communications, or service improvement, and where such processing is permitted by applicable law;
- Protection of vital interests: Where necessary in an emergency to protect the health or safety of a participant or another person.
Where required by law, Northern Talent School Inc. will obtain meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
Northern Talent School Inc. may disclose personal information to third parties only where reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Payment processors and financial institutions;
- Scheduling, registration, customer relationship management, and communication service providers;
- Cloud hosting, data storage, IT support, and cybersecurity providers;
- Professional advisors, such as legal, accounting, or insurance advisors;
- Event venues, instructors, collaborators, or production partners involved in delivering programs or performances;
- Government, regulatory, law enforcement, or public authorities, where required or permitted by law.
Northern Talent School Inc. requires service providers to handle personal information in a manner consistent with applicable privacy obligations and, where appropriate, to use it only for the services they provide to us.
We do not sell personal information.
6. Data Transfer to Third Countries
Some of Northern Talent School Inc.’s service providers or systems may be located outside Canada, including in the United States or other foreign jurisdictions. As a result, personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from jurisdictions outside Canada.
When personal information is transferred outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction and may be accessible to foreign courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities. Northern Talent School Inc. takes reasonable contractual, technical, and organizational steps to protect personal information during such transfers, consistent with applicable law.
7. Storage Duration
Northern Talent School Inc. retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain records, and enforce agreements.
The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the nature of our relationship with you. When personal information is no longer required, Northern Talent School Inc. will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it in accordance with our retention practices and applicable legal requirements.
8. User Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information held by Northern Talent School Inc.:
- Access: The right to request access to your personal information and information about how it is used or disclosed;
- Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information;
- Erasure: The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and contractual limitations;
- Restriction: The right to request limits on certain uses or disclosures in specific circumstances;
- Data portability: Where applicable under law, the right to request your personal information in a structured and commonly used format;
- Objection: The right to object to certain processing based on legitimate interests or other permitted grounds, subject to legal exceptions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Northern Talent School Inc. using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
9. Withdrawal of Consent
Where Northern Talent School Inc. relies on your consent to collect, use, or disclose personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. The withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services or participate in certain activities.
To withdraw consent, please contact Northern Talent School Inc. using the contact details below. We will explain the consequences of withdrawing consent where applicable.
10. Right to Complain
If you have concerns about Northern Talent School Inc.’s privacy practices or believe that we have not complied with applicable privacy laws, you may contact us first so that we can address your concern.
You also have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate privacy authority, including, where applicable:
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada;
- Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, if applicable.
We encourage you to contact us first so we may attempt to resolve the issue promptly and informally.
11. Data Security
Northern Talent School Inc. uses reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These safeguards may include access controls, secure storage, encryption where appropriate, staff confidentiality obligations, and restricted information handling practices.
No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While Northern Talent School Inc. strives to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a privacy or security incident involving personal information, Northern Talent School Inc. will take appropriate steps to investigate, contain, and respond to the incident and to notify affected individuals and regulators where required by law.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or Northern Talent School Inc.’s handling of personal information, please contact us:
- Northern Talent School Inc.
- Address: 412 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9, Canada
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (403) 782-6941
13. Changes to Privacy Policy
Northern Talent School Inc. may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, which may include posting the updated policy on our website or providing notice by email or other appropriate means.
The updated Privacy Policy will be effective on the date indicated above or on any later date specified in the revised version. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
By using the services of Northern Talent School Inc. or providing us with personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law and any required consent terms.