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Privacy Statement

Vision Zero Ottawa

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Vision Zero Ottawa (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

1. Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Statement applies to the Vision Zero Ottawa website and all interactions with it. Our website is intended primarily for a Canadian audience and is not designed for use by individuals under the age of 14.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when voluntarily provided, including through:

  • Contact forms
  • Newsletter sign-ups
  • Other direct communications

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other details you choose to provide

In addition, our website (hosted on a WordPress Business account) automatically collects certain technical information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Geographic region or timezone
  • Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, duration of visit)

This information is used for website security, analytics, and performance improvement.

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

We collect and use personal information only for the purposes for which it was provided, including:

  • Responding to inquiries
  • Providing updates via newsletters (with consent)
  • Improving our website and services
  • Supporting the mission and activities of Vision Zero Ottawa

We will not use personal information for any other purpose without prior consent, unless required or permitted by law.

4. Disclosure of Information

Vision Zero Ottawa does not sell, trade, or distribute personal information to third parties.

We will not disclose personal information except:

  • With your explicit consent
  • When required by law
  • To trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting platforms like WordPress) solely to operate our website, and only under appropriate confidentiality protections

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies provided by WordPress to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Track website analytics
  • Improve performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website functionality may be affected.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement.

Specifically:

  • Data is retained for the duration of Vision Zero Ottawa’s active operations, unless deletion is requested earlier.

7. Safeguards

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Misuse

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Your Rights

Canadian Users

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)

European Users (GDPR)

Where the GDPR applies, you may also have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 14, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on WordPress, which may process technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type) in accordance with its own privacy policies. We encourage users to review WordPress’s privacy practices for more information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, or if you wish to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, please contact:

📧 info@visionzeroOttawa.ca