Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 16, 2026
At GB Local Growth Alliance, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant Canadian privacy laws.
1. Consent
By using our website (www.gblocalga.com), you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not provide us with any personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided to us or as required for the operation of our mission-driven services.
- Direct Interaction: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and business details when you contact us, register for our services, or sign up for our newsletter.
- Account Registration: When you join the Alliance, we may ask for contact information including your name, company name, address, and telephone number.
- Automated Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain non-identifiable information, such as IP addresses, browser types, and referring pages, to help us analyze community engagement and improve site performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
As a not-for-profit organization, we use your information to further our mission of supporting local businesses. This includes:
- Providing and maintaining our marketing support services.
- Communicating updates, educational resources, and community news.
- Analyzing how our website is used to better serve Ontario entrepreneurs.
- Detecting and preventing fraud or technical issues.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements for Canadian not-for-profit corporations.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (such as email platforms or data analytics tools) only as necessary to provide our services, and only if those providers adhere to strict privacy standards.
5. Your Rights (PIPEDA & International Standards)
Under Canadian law, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to use your data at any time (subject to legal or contractual restrictions).
- Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses “cookies” to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
7. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our website may contain links to other sites. Our Privacy Policy does not apply to these external advertisers or websites. We encourage you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers for detailed information on their practices.
8. Children’s Information
GB Local Growth Alliance does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information on our website, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our records.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. All updates will be posted on this page and are effective immediately.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
GB Local Growth Alliance
2867 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1Z2, Canada
Email: info@gblocalga.com