1. Introduction
MuslimsVote.ca, a project of the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you sign up to join our campaign or participate in related activities, we may collect:
- Basic Details: Name, email address, phone number, postal code.
- Engagement Information: Your interactions with our campaign, volunteer activities, and event participation.
- Any Other Information: That you voluntarily provide in communications with us.
Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-identifiable data to improve our website and services, such as:
- Browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Website analytics, including time spent on pages and navigation patterns.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data will only be used for legitimate and stated purpose, including:
- Facilitate your participation in campaign activities and volunteer opportunities.
- Communicating updates about the campaign updates, events, and voter engagement initiatives.
- Analyze engagement to enhance our outreach and mobilization strategies.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activities.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Trusted service provides who assist us with website operations, outreach, or campaign management (only if they commit to confidentiality and security).
- Legal authorities if required by law, court order, or to protect CMPAC’s rights and security.
If we partner with external organizations on voter mobilization, we will obtain your explicit consent before sharing any personal information.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet-based platform can be 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access and review the personal information we hold about you, correct any inaccurate or outdated information, withdraw consent for data collection and request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements), and request details on how your data is being used and shared. To exercise these rights, contact us at elections@canadianmuslimpac.ca.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purpose or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites for informational purposes. CMPAC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-parties. We encourage users to review their policies before sharing personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data protection, contact us at: electons@canadianmuslimpac.ca
