Effective Date: January 1, 2024

At North Central Conference (accessible from northcentralconference.org), the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by our website, how it is used, and how it is safeguarded in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

As a generic informational and affiliate website, we intentionally collect minimal personal data. The information we may collect falls into two categories:

• Voluntary Information: Information you provide to us directly, such as your email address or name if you choose to contact us via direct email.
• Automated Information: Non-personally identifying information collected through standard server logs, cookies, and analytics tools. This may include your browser type, device type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and general click behaviour.

2. How We Use Your Information

Any information collected by North Central Conference is utilized for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website;
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website's content and overall user experience;
• To understand and analyze how visitors interact with our website;
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or security breaches;
• To communicate with you (if you have initiated contact) to provide customer service or respond to inquiries.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

North Central Conference uses "cookies" and similar tracking technologies to store information regarding visitors' preferences, to record user-specific information on which pages the visitor accesses, and to customize web page content based upon visitors' browser type or other information sent via their browser. You may choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Information regarding cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective websites.

4. Affiliate Disclosure and Third-Party Links

northcentralconference.org operates as an informational and affiliate platform. We may participate in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may include tracked affiliate links on our pages. If you click on a third-party affiliate link and/or make a purchase or register on the subsequent site, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Please note that our Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party websites. We exert no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We highly recommend that you review the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party operators before providing them with any personal information.

5. Responsible Gambling

Because some of our outbound affiliate links may direct visitors to third-party gaming or gambling operators, we are deeply committed to promoting responsible gambling. If you choose to engage in online gambling via any linked third-party platforms, please ensure you do so responsibly, within your financial means, and strictly within the legal age limits of your jurisdiction (typically 18 or 19 years of age, depending on your Canadian province or territory of residence).

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties related to gambling, professional and confidential help is available. We strongly encourage utilizing the following Canadian resources:

• Responsible Gambling Council (RGC): Visit responsiblegambling.org for prevention and educational resources.
• ConnexOntario: Call 1-866-531-2600 (toll-free) or visit connexontario.ca for free, confidential mental health, addiction, and problem gambling support.
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 anywhere in Canada if you are in immediate distress.

6. Data Protection and Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we continuously strive to use industry-standard means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

In compliance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws, you possess the right to access the personal information we hold about you. You may also request that your personal information be corrected, updated, or entirely deleted from our records. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. North Central Conference does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that our website has inadvertently collected the personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately, and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or require more information regarding our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact our Privacy Compliance team. For your security and privacy, we do not use automated web forms for inquiries.

• Email: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: Privacy Compliance Officer, North Central Conference, [Insert Street Address], [Insert City, Province, Postal Code], Canada