1.1 Workforce WindsorEssex is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information collected through our Websites and related digital services. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is protected, and the choices available to you.
This Privacy Policy applies to all websites owned and operated by Workforce WindsorEssex, including any current or future Workforce WindsorEssex websites and web properties (collectively, the “Websites”).
Workforce WindsorEssex is a not-for-profit organization that supports workforce planning, research, system coordination, digital workforce tools, and community partnerships.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Justin Falconer
Workforce WindsorEssex
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 226-674-3220
Personal Information: Information about an identifiable individual, including but not limited to name, contact information, identifiers, employment information, images, online identifiers, and system activity logs.
Third Party / Vendor: Any external organization that provides hosting, software, analytics, communications, or operational services on behalf of Workforce WindsorEssex.
What Personal Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
This information may include your name, email address, organization, job title, phone number, and any information you include in your message or submission.
Automatically Collected Website Information
When you visit our Websites, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
We use analytics and measurement tools, including Google Analytics 4, and may use advertising or marketing pixels and similar technologies (for example, pixels provided by platforms such as Meta, Google, LinkedIn, Spotify, Reddit, or comparable services) to:
Campaign URLs and tracking parameters may also be used to understand how visitors arrive at our Websites (for example, from email campaigns, social media, or partner links).
These tools may place cookies or collect usage data in accordance with their own privacy practices.
Platform and Account Information
If you access a Workforce WindsorEssex-operated digital platform or tool through our Websites, we may collect account information such as your name, email address, role, login history, and system usage information.
Passwords are not visible to Workforce WindsorEssex staff.
How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
We collect only the information necessary for these purposes.
Consent
By providing personal information through our Websites, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. If you do not consent to the terms of the Policy, you should immediately discontinue any use of this website.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share personal information:
Service providers are expected to safeguard personal information and use it only for the services they provide.
Some service providers may store or process information outside of Canada, which may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Websites use cookies, pixels, tracking parameters, and similar technologies to:
This may include the use of analytics tools (such as Google Analytics 4) and advertising or marketing pixels provided by third party platforms (for example, Meta, Google, LinkedIn, Spotify, Reddit, or similar services).
Campaign URLs and tracking parameters may be used to understand how visitors arrive at our Websites and how campaigns perform.
Some third-party technologies may collect information directly through cookies or pixels in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Safeguards and Security
Workforce WindsorEssex uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Access to personal information is limited to authorized staff based on job responsibilities. Systems use secure hosting environments, access controls, and password management practices.
No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Individuals share information at their own risk.
Retention
Our website is hosted in Canada.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal, contractual, and operational requirements. Information is securely destroyed or anonymized when no longer required.
Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections where appropriate, subject to legal limitations.
Requests should be directed to the Privacy Contact listed above.
External Links
Our Websites may contain links to external websites. Workforce WindsorEssex is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Children’s Policy
Our Websites are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our Websites.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The most current version will be posted on our Websites with the effective date.
CEO shall be responsible for conducting the policy review and making updates or revisions as necessary.
The Board of Directors may review this policy.
Workforce WindsorEssex maintains the copyright for all original material on our Websites, including all text, graphics, images, HTML code, multimedia clips, icons, the selection and compilation of the contents of the Websites (collectively the “Contents”).
The Contents on Workforce WindsorEssex Websites and its compilations are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. Unauthorized use of the Contents may violate copyright and other laws. You may make a single copy of the Contents on this Website for non-commercial, personal or educational use only. Copying, repackaging, redistributing or modifying the Contents provided by this Website, in whole or in part, in printed or electronic format, is strictly prohibited.
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