Child Care Connections Privacy Policy

Our Assurance

Child Care Connections is committed to protecting the privacy of its stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with and we strive to be transparent and accountable in how we deal with personal information. During various projects and activities we gather and use personal information, which we collect, use and disclose only for the services we provide.

Defining Personal Information

Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. Personal information includes personal characteristics, contact information, activities, views and opinions as well as facts about the individual. Excluded is business information and information publicly available such as names, addresses and telephone numbers which are published in telephone directories.

Where an individual uses their home contact information for business information, we would consider that to fall under the business information category and therefore not subject to protection under the personal information protection act.

Privacy Practices

Personal information we collect is kept confidential and is only accessed by staff and board members based on their need to use the information for the purpose it was obtained. We do not share or disclose this information beyond the intended purpose for which it was gathered. In addition, safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is protected.

We collect, use and disclose personal information to send information about Connectionsí activities and events as well as information concerning the field of child care. As well, we provide the option for individuals to opt out of this mailing list.

Purpose Statement

Child Care Connections respects your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide will be used to inform you about Child Care Connectionsí activities, services and fundraising. If at any time you wish to be removed from our mailing and contact list please contact us by phone or at .

Questions, Concerns or Complaints

You are allowed to view the personal information we have on file for you and you can amend or withdraw this information at any time. If there is a problem or complaint related to Child Care Connectionís privacy policy regarding the treatment of personal information please contact:

Elaine Ferguson
Executive Director
100-1200 Tower Rd.
Halifax, NS B3H 4K6
Email:
Tel:

Further information on PIPEDA, you may contact the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.privcom.gc.ca or .