Privacy Policy

Introduction

MD&A INC., doing business as “Make More Creative” (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operates The RebelRebel Podcast and the website at MakeMoreCreative.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, listen to our podcast, purchase merchandise, or interact with us in any way. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

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

• Submit a guest application form
• Create an account on our website
• Purchase merchandise through our shop
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Contact us via email or other means

This information may include:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Mailing address (for merchandise orders)
• Professional information (job title, company, social media profiles) submitted through guest applications
• Headshot photos submitted through guest applications
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe; we do not store your full credit card details)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address and general geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our website and podcast
• To process and fulfil merchandise orders
• To evaluate guest applications for the podcast
• To communicate with you about your orders, applications, or enquiries
• To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To improve our website, content, and services
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., authentication, shopping cart)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

• Supabase: Database hosting, user authentication, and file storage
• Stripe: Secure payment processing for merchandise purchases
• Libsyn: Podcast hosting and distribution
• Riverside: Remote podcast recording

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@makemorecreative.com.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: