Welcome to civicspace.ca (“the Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website—a uniquely Canadian space for respectful discussion about the future of our country.
1. Information We Collect
When you register as a member or submit content on civicspace.ca, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name: (first name is sufficient)
- Nickname/Author Name: (this is the name that will appear as the author on your articles)
- Email Address: (used for account validation and communications; will be validated to ensure accuracy)
- City
- Nearest Major City: (choose from our regularly updated list such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, St. John’s, Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax, Glace Bay, Summerside, Whitehorse, Iqaluit, Yellowknife)
- Province/Territory: (e.g., BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories)
- Age Group (Optional): (Under 20, 20 to 40, 40 to 60, over 60)
- Donation Information: (if you choose to donate during registration, the donation amount is securely processed via PayPal)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Manage Your Account: Create, maintain, and secure your account, allowing you to post articles and comment on discussions.
- Communicate with You: Send newsletters and updates related to civicspace.ca in compliance with Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). By opting in during registration, you consent to receive these communications. If you wish to unsubscribe, please update your account settings.
- Facilitate Engagement: Ensure that your contributions—articles and comments—are properly attributed and displayed on the Site.
- Process Donations: Securely handle any donations you make, which help support site maintenance. (Please note that donations are not tax-deductible.)
3. Data Security and Access
We are committed to protecting your information by using appropriate security measures. Your account details are stored securely and can only be accessed by you when you log in. If you choose to delete your profile, your articles will be marked as unpublished or set to draft, but will not be permanently removed.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law. Your data is used solely to enhance your experience on civicspace.ca, manage your account, and keep you informed about site-related updates.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and to understand how you use our Site. These tools help us optimize our services. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that doing so might affect certain features of the Site.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information that we hold.
- Update or Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request Deletion of your personal data (keeping in mind that content you have submitted may remain on the Site in an unpublished or draft state).
- Withdraw Consent for receiving communications from us. To do so, please modify your preferences via your account settings.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at maple@civicspace.ca.
7. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
By using civicspace.ca, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for being a valued member of our community.