LAST MODIFIED: MARCH 9TH, 2025

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

INTRODUCTION

Concerned Parents of Ottawa (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it by complying with this policy. This policy complies with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect several types of information from and about users, including:

  • Personal information (name, address and postal code, email, phone number, IP address, billing details).
  • Non-personal information (demographic, aggregated, statistical data).
  • Technical information (browser type/version, device details, usage data).
  • Information collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION

We collect information through:

  • Direct interactions (forms, emails, phone correspondence).
  • User contributions posted publicly ("USER CONTRIBUTIONS").
  • Automated technologies and interactions (cookies, pixels, web beacons).
  • Third parties and publicly available sources.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide website content, products, and services.
  • Manage and fulfill contracts and transactions.
  • Improve our website and customer experiences.
  • Communicate changes to our policies and offerings.
  • Enable interactive features and social media integrations.
  • Serve relevant and targeted advertising.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may disclose personal information:

  • To affiliates, subsidiaries, service providers, and third-party vendors (analytics, marketing partners).
  • In compliance with applicable law or court orders.
  • To protect our rights and safety and those of our users.
  • In the event of business transfers (merger, sale, restructuring).

TRANSFERRING PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your personal information may be processed and stored outside Canada and may be subject to different privacy laws. We require third parties to adhere to our standards and applicable Canadian laws.

CONSENT AND YOUR CHOICES

You can:

  • Control cookie settings through your browser.
  • Opt-out of promotional communications at any time.
  • Withdraw your consent to personal information use and disclosure, subject to legal limitations.

DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. We retain your data only as long as necessary or as required by law.

CHILDREN UNDER 13

Our website is not intended for users under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

ACCESSING AND CORRECTING YOUR INFORMATION

You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@concerned-parents-of-ottawa.ca 

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be communicated via email and prominently posted on our website.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Privacy Officer

Webmaster at hello@concerned-parents-of-ottawa.ca 

 

EFFECTIVE: MARCH 1ST, 2025