Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 9, 2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website provided by The Metro Business Club of Winnipeg Inc. (“The Metro Business Club,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Website is hosted and managed by Hello Digital Marketing Limited, acting as a third-party vendor on behalf of the Club.

By using this Website, you agree to these Terms.

1. Member-Only Features

Certain areas of the Website are restricted to active members and require an account to:

  • RSVP to select events.
  • Participate in forums and communications.
  • Update membership profiles.

Guests may purchase tickets and register for events without creating an account.

2. Event Registrations and Payments

  • Payments are processed through Square, which accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
  • By purchasing tickets, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
  • Share defamatory, offensive, or harmful content with other members.
  • Attempt to breach the Website’s security or disrupt its operation.
  • Promote unrelated services or businesses without Club approval.

4. Intellectual Property

All Website content, including text, images, graphics, and design, is owned by The Metro Business Club or its licensors.
You may not copy, reproduce, or modify any materials without written permission.

Your Privacy Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request corrections or deletion of your information.
  • Opt out of non-essential communications.

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available”.
Neither The Metro Business Club nor Hello Digital Marketing Limited guarantees:

  • Uninterrupted access to the Website.
  • Error-free or secure operation.
  • Accuracy of member-submitted content.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Metro Business Club and Hello Digital Marketing Limited are not liable for:

  • Any indirect or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
  • Unauthorized access to your personal information caused by third-party actions.

8. Role of Hello Digital Marketing Limited

Hello Digital Marketing Limited:

  • Provides hosting, maintenance, and operational support.
  • Does not control data collection, club policies, or membership decisions.
  • Acts solely as a vendor under contract with The Metro Business Club.

9. Termination of Access

The Metro Business Club may suspend or terminate your account for:

  • Violating these Terms.
  • Engaging in behavior that disrupts Club activities or violates laws.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Manitoba, Canada.

11. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically.
Continued use of the Website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 9, 2025

The Metro Business Club of Winnipeg Inc. (“The Metro Business Club,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information through our website located at https://www.themetroclub.com (the “Website”).

The Website is hosted and managed by Hello Digital Marketing Limited, a third-party service provider engaged by The Metro Business Club to provide technical support, hosting, and maintenance services. Hello Digital Marketing Limited does not own or control member data collected through this Website.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

12. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in several ways to provide services to our members, guests, and visitors.

a. Information You Provide Directly

You may provide information to us voluntarily when:

  • Becoming a Member or Creating an Account:
    Name, business name, email address, phone number, and other relevant business details.
  • Registering for Events or Purchasing Tickets:
    Name, email, phone number, and payment information (processed securely by Square).
  • Using Website Forms (Gravity Forms):
    Information related to referrals, membership actions, business leads, or orders between members.
  • Communicating with Other Members (BuddyBoss):
    Content you post, messages you send, or updates to your membership profile.

b. Information Collected Automatically

We may collect certain data automatically when you visit the Website, including:

  • Website Usage Data:
    IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and internal tracking tools.
  • Cookies:
    Small data files stored on your device to maintain sessions and improve user experience.

13. Purpose of Collection

We collect and use your information to:

  • Manage membership records and Club activities.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between members.
  • Process event registrations, ticket sales, and payments.
  • Track member-to-member referrals, orders, and business activity.
  • Attract and screen potential new members through guest registrations.
  • Improve the Website experience through analytics and performance monitoring.
  • (Future) Build advertising audiences on platforms like LinkedIn Ads to attract ideal prospective members.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with outside advertisers. Any future advertising will comply with all applicable privacy laws.

14. Payment Processing

Payments for events and memberships are securely processed through Square.

  • We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
  • Square handles all payment data encryption and processing in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
  • Accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

15. Role of Hello Digital Marketing Limited

Hello Digital Marketing Limited acts as a contracted hosting and management vendor.
Their responsibilities include:

  • Hosting the Website and maintaining its infrastructure.
  • Providing technical support, updates, and backups.
  • Monitoring for uptime, performance, and security.

Important:
Hello Digital Marketing Limited does not control or manage member data or decide how personal information is used. All data collected is owned and governed solely by The Metro Business Club of Winnipeg Inc.

16. Sharing of Information

We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers:
    For website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and related services.
  • Legal Obligations:
    When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
  • Protecting Rights:
    To safeguard the safety, rights, or property of The Metro Business Club, our members, or the public.

We will never share or sell your data for unrelated marketing purposes.

17. Member Accounts and Responsibilities

  • Creating an account is required only for active members to access restricted features like RSVP for events, communication tools, and profile management.
  • Guests can purchase tickets and register for events without creating an account.
  • Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their usernames and passwords.

18. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Support ongoing membership or Club operations.

19. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission.
  • Secure administrative access controls.
  • Regular security updates and backups managed by Hello Digital Marketing Limited.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your information.

20. Cookies and Tracking

The Website uses cookies to:

  • Maintain logged-in sessions for members.
  • Improve Website performance and user experience.
  • Collect aggregate analytics data for visitor behavior insights.

Visitors may adjust browser settings to disable cookies, though some features may not function properly.

21. Future Advertising Practices

In the future, anonymized data may be used to:

  • Create lookalike audiences for advertising campaigns (e.g., on LinkedIn).
  • Promote the Club to potential qualified members.

These efforts will comply with Canadian privacy laws and include opt-out options where required.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections or deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of non-essential communications.

To exercise your rights, email us at [Insert Contact Email].

13. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed.
The latest version will always be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

15. Contact Info

Email: [email protected]