Last updated: September 2025
The Climate-Smart Agri-Food Network (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial laws.
We take responsibility for the personal information we collect. Questions or concerns about this policy can be directed to our Privacy Officer at cs.dcc@climatesmartagrifood.ca.
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal information you provide: name, email address, organization, and other details you submit when subscribing to newsletters, registering for events, or contacting us.
Non-personal information: browser type, IP address, device information, and site usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
We collect and use information for the following purposes:
To send newsletters, updates, and event information
To manage event registrations and participation
To respond to inquiries and requests
To improve our website and services
To meet reporting requirements for our funding partners
We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those identified unless we obtain your consent or are required by law.
By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information:
With trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, communications, or event management
With funding partners in aggregated, non-identifiable form
When required by law or to protect our legal rights
We use reasonable security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes identified or as required by law.
You have the right to request access to your personal information and to correct any inaccuracies. Requests can be made by contacting cs.dcc@climatesmartagrifood.ca.
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to understand usage and improve services. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may not function properly.
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.
For questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Privacy Officer
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