Introduction
EventsInCollingwood.ca (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by EventsInCollingwood.ca, whether oral, electronic, or written. The application of this policy is subject to the requirements or provisions of any applicable legislation, regulations, or lawful authority.
We reserve the right to amend this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected here, with the updated effective date.
What is Personal Information?
Personal information is information that can be linked to an individual. For example, your email address is considered personal information, even if it does not include your name.
This policy does not cover business contact information (e.g., company name, title, business address, or phone number) nor information collected solely for journalistic purposes.
How We Collect Personal Information
Most of the personal information collected is provided directly by users. For example:
- When you submit an event, we may ask for your name, email address, and event details.
- If you contact us via email, we collect your email and any information you provide in your message.
We may also use third-party services that collect usage and browsing information and provide aggregate, non-personal data about visitors to the site.
What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name and contact information (email, phone if provided)
- Correspondence, requests, or comments submitted via forms or email
- IP addresses and browser information
- Any other personal information you voluntarily provide (e.g., event submission details)
Purposes for Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information for the following purposes:
- To allow users to submit and manage events
- To communicate with you regarding your submissions or inquiries
- To facilitate partnerships or collaborations with community members
- To protect the rights, property, and safety of EventsInCollingwood.ca, staff, and users
- To detect and investigate security breaches
- To undertake marketing, newsletters, and promotional communications (with consent)
We only collect the minimum information necessary to fulfill these purposes.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to:
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Collect aggregate, non-personal analytics data (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Support email communications (e.g., newsletters)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies directly if you interact with them.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may disclose information in the following limited circumstances:
- To service providers who help operate the website
- If legally required or necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of staff, users, or the public
Advertising and Promotions
If we use third-party advertising platforms, they may link information to other data they already have in order to tailor advertisements or identify potential audiences. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember preferences or track site usage.
We use cookies to:
- Personalize user experience
- Compile aggregate, non-personal data about site traffic
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some functionality may be affected.
Comments Section
Any information shared publicly in comments or submitted via forms may be visible to other users. Personal information posted publicly is not secure, so please exercise caution.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information:
- Restricted access to employee accounts and data
- Industry-standard SSL encryption for website traffic
- Training for staff who handle personal information
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Accuracy and Access
You may request access to personal information we hold about you or request corrections by contacting us at:
Email: cwoodevents@gmail.com
You may also direct questions or concerns about our privacy practices to the same email address.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that personal information from a child has been collected, we will delete it promptly.