Your Privacy
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
Umingmak Centre (“Umingmak Centre,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of all visitors to our website and is committed to protecting the personal information of those who engage with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information gathered through our website, and your rights under applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).
1. Information Collected and Stored Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information about your visit is collected automatically. This information does not identify you personally and may include:
- The Internet domain (for example, “xcompany.com” or “school.edu”)
- Your IP address (a unique number automatically assigned to your device)
- The type of browser and operating system used
- The date and time you accessed our website
- The pages you viewed
- The website, if any, that referred you to ours
This data helps us understand how visitors use our site, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that our website functions properly across different technologies.
2. Information That You Voluntarily Provide
We do not collect personal information through online forms. However, if you contact us by email or other means, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, or other details relevant to your inquiry.
We use this information only to respond to your communication and do not share it with third parties except as required by law.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience and understand general website usage.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted). These are used for aggregate analytics through tools such as Google Analytics.
Cookies help us:
- Measure traffic and engagement across our website
- Identify popular content and improve navigation
- Monitor website performance and functionality
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features or functionality of the site.
For more information on how Google uses analytics data, click here.
4. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Respond to inquiries sent via email
- Analyze aggregated visitor data for reporting and improvement purposes
- Ensure the security and stability of our website systems
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. We do not use cookies or analytics for advertising or commercial marketing.
5. Information Sharing
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us in website operations (for example, hosting and analytics services). These providers are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and use information only to support our operations.
We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our legal rights and property.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we strive to use industry best practices, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure.
7. Retention of Information
We retain automatically collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
Emails and related correspondence are retained only as long as needed to respond or meet legal or operational requirements.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to external websites for additional information or resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
9. Your Rights and Access to Information
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent for future collection or use of your personal information (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable laws. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Umingmak Centre
Email: umingmakintake@acyf.ca