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PRIVACY STATEMENT
The District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network will:
protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction;
implement policies and procedures to ensure that personal information is kept only for the purposes for which it has been gathered;
ensure that we have accurately and completely recorded the personal information you have provided; 
provide contacts with reasonable access to their personal information as well as procedures for correcting or modifying that information where appropriate.
PRIVACY POLICY
Accountability
The District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network (DPSPRN) is committed to protecting the privacy of all the individuals who support us in our efforts. We would not be able to carry out our work without the trust and confidence of our supporters. We strive to protect the privacy of our members with secure processes, confidential membership processes, and abiding by our members’ wishes.

Collection of Personal Information

In order to fulfill our mandate, we collect the name, home address, home telephone number, and email address of our members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders. This information is collected through membership forms and in person at meetings and special events.

Purpose for Collecting Personal Information
We only collect personal information, by fair and lawful means, necessary to fulfill the following identified purposes.
To maintain an accurate membership database.
To organize awareness and advocacy campaigns.
To conduct internal surveys.
To notify members about our activities, through email action alerts, an email newsletter, print newsletter, brochures, reports, petitions, and/or website educational and awareness resources.
Demographic information is collected to create profiles of poverty in the District of Parry Sound.

We obtain consent to use the personal information for purposes listed above at the time of collection of information. Members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders have the option to decline use of their personal information used for any purpose listed above. To obtain a copy of the Consent Form, please contact us.
CONSENT STATEMENT
The questionnaire and other methods of gathering my information have been explained to me or I have reviewed the questionnaire and all my questions have been answered.  I understand that I have a right not participate or not to answer any specific questions and that I can stop at any time. I understand that I am free now and in the future to ask any questions about the questionnaire and the community profile project.  I understand that no information that would identify me will be released or printed without my consent.
Disclosure and Retention of Personal Information
We use email addresses to provide members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders with information.
The personal information of members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders is retained for one-year periods, renewable with their consent; and will be protected unless the member asks us to return or destroy certain or all their information.

Accuracy of Personal Information
We make every effort to accurately record all information. If you notice any errors or if your personal information has changed, please contact us to update your file.
Security and Protection of Personal Information
All personal information is knowingly and specifically supplied to us by the owner.
Personal information is stored in our database and in hard copy files. Electronic information stored in computers is password protected. Only a limited number of authorized DPSPRN personnel have access to the secured personal information.

All personal information contained in paper format is destroyed by shredding. Electronic information is destroyed by deletion. If the hardware is discarded, the hard drive is physically destroyed.

Access to Personal Information
Our Privacy Policy is available to anyone interested. It is available on the District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network website, or a hard copy can be obtained by contacting us.

Members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders are entitled to access their personal information that is in the possession of DPSPRN. If a member, participant, audience or other stakeholder wants to see their personal information, they are welcome to contact us. We will provide access to personal information and provide any assistance required in understanding the nature of personal information that is in our possession. There is no cost to gain access to personal information.

We may ask that the members, participants, audiences or other stakeholders put their request in writing. If we are unable to give access, we will inform the member within 30 days, in writing, with the reasons for not giving access.

If members, participants, audiences or other stakeholders wish to make a formal complaint about our privacy practices, they may do so in writing to the attention of our Privacy Officer, who will acknowledge receipt of the complaint, and ensure that it is investigated promptly and that the member is provided with a formal decision and reasons in writing.
Policy Updates and Changes
Due to the fast-changing nature of online technologies, DPSPRN may change this policy from time to time. Changes may occur without warning and they will be reflected on this page.

Further Inquiries

Your privacy is important to us. If you have any questions about the District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network’s Privacy Policy or concerns about the way personal information is being used, please contact us.

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Fax:
Email: PRIVACY STATEMENT
The District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network will:
protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction;
implement policies and procedures to ensure that personal information is kept only for the purposes for which it has been gathered;
ensure that we have accurately and completely recorded the personal information you have provided; 
provide contacts with reasonable access to their personal information as well as procedures for correcting or modifying that information where appropriate.
PRIVACY POLICY
Accountability
The District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network (DPSPRN) is committed to protecting the privacy of all the individuals who support us in our efforts. We would not be able to carry out our work without the trust and confidence of our supporters. We strive to protect the privacy of our members with secure processes, confidential membership processes, and abiding by our members’ wishes.

Collection of Personal Information
In order to fulfill our mandate, we collect the name, home address, home telephone number, and email address of our members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders. This information is collected through membership forms and in person at meetings and special events.

Purpose for Collecting Personal Information
We only collect personal information, by fair and lawful means, necessary to fulfill the following identified purposes.
To maintain an accurate membership database.
To organize awareness and advocacy campaigns.
To conduct internal surveys.
To notify members about our activities, through email action alerts, an email newsletter, print newsletter, brochures, reports, petitions, and/or website educational and awareness resources.
Demographic information is collected to create profiles of poverty in the District of Parry Sound.

We obtain consent to use the personal information for purposes listed above at the time of collection of information. Members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders have the option to decline use of their personal information used for any purpose listed above. To obtain a copy of the Consent Form, please contact us.
CONSENT STATEMENT
The questionnaire and other methods of gathering my information have been explained to me or I have reviewed the questionnaire and all my questions have been answered.  I understand that I have a right not participate or not to answer any specific questions and that I can stop at any time. I understand that I am free now and in the future to ask any questions about the questionnaire and the community profile project.  I understand that no information that would identify me will be released or printed without my consent.
Disclosure and Retention of Personal Information
We use email addresses to provide members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders with information.
The personal information of members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders is retained for one-year periods, renewable with their consent; and will be protected unless the member asks us to return or destroy certain or all their information.

Accuracy of Personal Information
We make every effort to accurately record all information. If you notice any errors or if your personal information has changed, please contact us to update your file.
Security and Protection of Personal Information
All personal information is knowingly and specifically supplied to us by the owner.
Personal information is stored in our database and in hard copy files. Electronic information stored in computers is password protected. Only a limited number of authorized DPSPRN personnel have access to the secured personal information.

All personal information contained in paper format is destroyed by shredding. Electronic information is destroyed by deletion. If the hardware is discarded, the hard drive is physically destroyed.

Access to Personal Information
Our Privacy Policy is available to anyone interested. It is available on the District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network website, or a hard copy can be obtained by contacting us.

Members, participants, audiences and other stakeholders are entitled to access their personal information that is in the possession of DPSPRN. If a member, participant, audience or other stakeholder wants to see their personal information, they are welcome to contact us. We will provide access to personal information and provide any assistance required in understanding the nature of personal information that is in our possession. There is no cost to gain access to personal information.

We may ask that the members, participants, audiences or other stakeholders put their request in writing. If we are unable to give access, we will inform the member within 30 days, in writing, with the reasons for not giving access.

If members, participants, audiences or other stakeholders wish to make a formal complaint about our privacy practices, they may do so in writing to the attention of our Privacy Officer, who will acknowledge receipt of the complaint, and ensure that it is investigated promptly and that the member is provided with a formal decision and reasons in writing.
Policy Updates and Changes
Due to the fast-changing nature of online technologies, DPSPRN may change this policy from time to time. Changes may occur without warning and they will be reflected on this page.

Further Inquiries

Your privacy is important to us. If you have any questions about the District of Parry Sound Poverty Reduction Network’s Privacy Policy or concerns about the way personal information is being used, please contact us.
Email: pspoverty@gmail.com 
Web: www.dpspr.ca.ca

This policy is made under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Further information on privacy and your rights in regard to your personal information may be obtained from the Privacy Commissioner at:

Privacy Commissioner of Canada
112 Kent Street

Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1H3
Tel:  (613) 995-8210      
Toll-Free:  1-800-282-1376      
Fax: (613) 947-6859
TTY:   (613) 992-9190      
Email:info@privcom.gc.ca
Web:www.privcom.gc.ca