Information We Collect

We collect personal information through various means, including:

• Newsletter Subscription: Your name and email address. 
• Partnership Application: Personal details such as name, contact information, and organizational affiliation. 
• Event Registration: Information including your name, contact details, organization, dietary needs (if applicable), and accessibility requirements. 
• Sponsorship Application: Contact information, organization details, and other relevant information necessary for evaluating sponsorship eligibility. 
• Website Analytics: Automatically collected data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns via Google Analytics.

Use of Personal Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

• To send you updates, newsletters, and organizational communications. 
• To process membership, event registrations, and sponsorship applications. 
• To manage event logistics and communicate important details. 
• To evaluate sponsorship applications and maintain partnerships. 
• To analyze website traffic and improve our online services.

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. In limited cases, we may share information with carefully selected service providers who assist us in delivering our programs and services (such as event management platforms or email communication tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by OLIP. We may also disclose information when required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These tools help us analyze website traffic and user behavior. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to request:

• Access the personal information we hold about you. 
• Correction inaccuracies in your personal information. 
• Deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions). 
• Withdrawal consent to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly. These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content—including tracking your activity if you have an account with the site and are logged in.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP)
219 Argyle Avenue, 1st Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2H4
Phone: 613-367-5501
Email: info@olip-plio.ca