Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 18, 2026

STAR Hub is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information through the STAR Hub website and related communications, in accordance with the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the Personal Information Protection policy of The King’s University.

This policy applies to information collected through our website, blog, newsletter, and other public-facing engagement activities.

Collection of personal data

We collect only the personal information that is reasonably necessary for our activities. This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information you choose to include when contacting us
  • Institutional or organizational affiliation
  • Basic technical information (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the STAR Hub website.

We collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter
  • Contact us through a website form or email
  • Register for an event or express interest in STAR Hub activities
  • Browse our website (through limited use of cookies and analytics)

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about STAR Hub activities, publications, and events
  • To disseminate research-related news and opportunities
  • To respond to inquiries and requests
  • To improve the functionality and content of our website

Personal information collected through the website is not used for research purposes. Participation in STAR Hub–affiliated research projects is governed separately by institutional research ethics processes.

Consent

We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent, except where permitted or required by law.

Consent for email communications is obtained through newsletter sign-up forms or direct request. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from communications or contacting us directly. Withdrawing consent may limit our ability to communicate with you.

Sharing of personal information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who support our activities, such as:

  • Email distribution platforms (Brevo)
  • Website hosting services
  • Website analytics providers (Google Analytics)

These service providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are expected to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Cookies and website analytics

The STAR Hub website uses limited cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its performance.

These tools may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Browser or device type
  • IP address (in anonymized or aggregated form where possible)

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. More information is available in your browser’s help menu.

Storage and safeguarding of information

Personal information is stored securely using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.

Information may be stored on secure servers operated by third-party service providers, some of which may be located outside Canada. In such cases, personal information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is stored.

Retention of personal information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

You may request that your information be removed from our records, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Access and correction

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

To make a request, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

Links to other websites

The STAR Hub website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact: Star.Hub@kingsu.ca