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Institute on Governance

Privacy Policy

At the Institute on Governance (IOG), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

  1. Information We Collect:

a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other similar contact information when you interact with us, such as when you register for events, subscribe to our newsletters, or make inquiries.

b. Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the duration of your visit. This information helps us improve our website and tailor our services to better meet your needs.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. These technologies help us analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the site, and gather demographic information about our user base. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

  1. How We Use Your Information:

a. To Provide Services: We use your personal information to fulfill your requests, such as registering you for events, sending you newsletters, or responding to your inquiries.

b. To Improve Our Services: We use usage information and feedback from our users to analyze trends, enhance the user experience, and improve the quality of our services.

c. To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you important updates about our organization, upcoming events, or other relevant information. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.

  1. How We Share Your Information:

a. With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing services to you, such as event organizers, email service providers, or analytics providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes specified by us.

b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.

c. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and any changes to the privacy policy.

  1. Data Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Updates to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or by other means of communication.

  1. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@iog.ca.

By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: March 4, 2024