This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Pride at Work Canada collects, uses, maintains and discloses personal information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.prideatwork.ca website (“Site”), whether directly or indirectly. This privacy policy applies to the Site and also to all products, services and activities of Pride at Work Canada. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO US.
We may collect personal information from Users in a variety of ways in connection with our activities, products, services, features or resources, including in connection with the Site. Users may be asked to provide, as appropriate, name, address, email address, telephone numbers and other personal information. We only collect and use personal information with the consent of the relevant individual or as authorized or required by applicable laws. We will collect personal information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us, however, if you provide us with information about another individual, we will assume that you are authorized to do so and that you have obtained that individual’s consent for the collection, use or disclosure of that information for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Users can always refuse to supply personal information, understanding that this may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities or other activities of Pride at Work Canada. We do not knowingly collect the personal information of anyone under the age of 18 (eighteen).
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and other technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized, and other similar information.
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. A User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert User when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly or as intended.
Pride at Work Canada collects and uses Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
- To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. - To improve our Site
We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from Users. - To improve customer service
User information helps us to more effectively respond to customer service requests and support needs. - To send periodic emails
If a User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time a User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.
We may otherwise use your personal information where permissible by law, for example to respond to an emergency, or in the course of an investigation into illegal conduct.
We only collect your personal information with your consent, which may be express or implied, including by your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
Regardless of how we obtain your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Please note that in some circumstances, it may not be possible for us to provide (or continue to provide) products or services to you without your consent to collect, use, store and/or disclose your personal information.
We do not require your consent in some situations specified by law, such as when the use of personal information is necessary for the provision of a service requested by you, the prevention and detection of fraud or the evaluation and improvement of protection and security measures, or when it is clearly used for your benefit (e.g. a medical emergency or a threat to your safety).
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and other data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over an SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
We will not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and Users with our partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on those sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, those sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. Those sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Pride at Work Canada has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. Users acknowledge and agree that it is their responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and to become aware of any modifications.
We may supplement this Privacy Policy with other terms and conditions at (or prior) to the time we collect your personal information.
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy as a User. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. If at any time you no longer agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy or any other privacy related terms that we have communicated to you, please do not use, or interact with our Site, products, or services.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:
Pride at Work Canada
If we are not able to address your concern or complaint appropriately, you also have the right to contact or make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
This document was last updated on February 8, 2024.