SCGC Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or otherwise interact with https://www.simcoecountygreenbelt.ca (the “Site”).
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition believes in the value of community, which means the value of healthy communication and accurate information. We strive to be receptive to information presented us, and to give it careful, respectful, and responsible consideration. If you believe information we have is inaccurate or is being used in such a way that would be considered inaccurate, please contact us, at info@simcoecountygreenbelt.ca.
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
When you visit the Site, certain information is about your device is automatically collected, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” We refer to the activity of collecting information as “Collection”.
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
- “Cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- “Log files” track actions occurring on the Site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
Most of what we gather during Collection passes through Google Analytics, which is described on Wikipedia as “a freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic, currently as a platform inside the Google Marketing Platform brand.”
When you interact with us through the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, home address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. We refer to this information as “User Information.” Interactions with us through the Site may include instances such as when someone RSVPs for an event, or when someone signs up to receive email alerts.
Interactions with us via social media platforms that we are present on, such as Facebook and Twitter, are also logged on the Platform. In the case of these data solely associated with those interactions on such social media platforms, data indicates only the given expression and the user name of the account associated with the action.
The Site functions on the WordPress platform.
Some ways a WordPress website might collect and retain information related to you include when you comment on a post, through the use of a analytics service such as Google Analytics, and through the use of contact forms and other forms, such as our action and survey forms.
Comments are pretty self-evident. To post a comment you are required to register, which will include giving information about yourself. This prevents the site from being spammed with comments.
We used to use Google Analytics but decided the metrics it provided, while nice, weren’t worth the infringement on privacy (and normalization of that). We do use Google Analytics. This helps us keep track of where people are visiting from, and the content, or the different areas of the site, that they access. This is useful to us as it helps us determine the usefulness of the content we provide.
Using contact forms, surveys, and action forms also requires disclosure to us of personal information, such as your name and email address.
Throughout the site you will see the option to sign up to our newsletter. This will store information that your provide in the sign-up process (often your name and email address, though sometimes this might include your address) in our MailerLite Mailchimp account. This is the service that we use to design and send the newsletters.
When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are talking both about Device Information and User Information.
HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We use the User Information that we collect generally to determine and understand interests among those who interact with the Site, and with our organization generally, and to then communicate with those who interact with the Site and our organization generally in a manner that we hope will best achieve our organizational goals. You can learn more about these goals at https://www.simcoecountygreenbelt.ca/about_us.
Additionally, we use the Device Information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address), and more generally to improve and optimize our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how our Users browse and interact with the Site, and to assess the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns).
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share your Personal Information with third parties to help us use your Personal Information, as described above. For example, we use Paypal and Stripe to process donations. You can read their privacy polices here, https://www.paypal.com/ca/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full and here, https://stripe.com/ca/privacy. We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site–you can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
As a coalition, we may share your Personal Information from time to time with our coalition members. Sharing will only be in accordance with the privacy policy as outlined here, including only for the purposes outlined herein. This means your Personal Information will only be shared and used by Coalition members strictly in furtherance of the goals of the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition. You can find out who Coalition members are here, https://www.simcoecountygreenbelt.ca/about_us.
Finally, we may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights. Recognizing the use of the term “may”, here, we will be guided by the aforementioned Guiding Principles in the sharing of Personal Information in response to lawful requests, recognizing that simply because something is lawful does not mean that it is right. History proves this point.
DO NOT TRACK
Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.
DATA RETENTION
When you interact with us through the Site, we will maintain your User Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.
CHANGES
We may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. We will post notice of said updates prominently on the Site as well as on our associated social media accounts for a period of one week from said changes.
Cookies
1. Introduction
Our website, https://simcoecountygreenbelt.ca (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. What are scripts?
A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.
4. Third parties
We may have accepted usage terms regarding the use of cookies with other companies that place cookies. This will have been in the course of using a WordPress plugin from them, or some other type of functionality we’ve implemented on the website. Unfortunately, while we endeavour to ensure we don’t use invasive or irresponsible technology on the website, we cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. Parties such as Google are to be considered as independent data controllers. We recommend that you read the privacy statements of these companies.
6. Cookies
6.1 Technical or functional cookies
Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid.
6.2 Statistics cookies
We may use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights in the usage of our website.
6.3 Marketing/Tracking cookies
Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track the user on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. We do not use this on our website.
Website Terms of Service
OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition. Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition offers this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of content.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.
Any new features or tools which are added to the current site shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
You will notice mention of “store” and “products” throughout this text. Shopify, which provides a backend e-commerce solution, provides one of the better templates for this sort of thing and this is based on that. We may offer products for sale, specifically for fundraising efforts (seeing as we’re a non-profit) and so have left those terms in.
SECTION 1 – ONLINE STORE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.
A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.
SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.
The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.
SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
While we try hard to ensure the information we present on this site is accurate, it is important to emphasize that we cannot completely guarantee this, and we are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. Our best advice would be to consult multiple sources of information, paying close attention to whether the source is primary, whether it’s been written recently or recently updated – in other words whether it’s timely, as well as checking the sources, if any, that the material relies on. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.
SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES
Prices for our products, if any, are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.
We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (if applicable)
Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy.
We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products that appear at the store. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor’s display of any color will be accurate.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of us. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.
We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.
SECTION 6 – ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address. In the event that we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the e-mail and/or billing address/phone number provided at the time the order was made. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors.
You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers and expiration dates, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.
SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS
We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.
You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools ”as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.
Any use by you of optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).
We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.
SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Certain content, products and services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties.
Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.
SECTION 9 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, ‘comments’), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third-party.
SECTION 10 – PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Policy see above or find it via the link under “Home” on menu above.
SECTION 11 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.
SECTION 12 – PROHIBITED USES
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.
SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.
We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable.
You agree that from time to time we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you.
You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.
In no case shall Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
SECTION 14 – INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.
SECTION 15 – SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
SECTION 16 – TERMINATION
The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.
If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).
SECTION 17 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
CONTACT US
For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at info@simcoecountygreenbelt.ca or by mail using the details provided below:
Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition
36 Hillview Crescent, Midhurst, ON, L9X 1N4, Canada
SCGC Store Terms of Service
Terms and Conditions for Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition (SCGC) Online Shop
Welcome to the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition (SCGC) Online Shop. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website and placing an order. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
General
1.1 These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the SCGC Online Shop and the sale of products offered on our website.
1.2 By using our website and placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, or if you are under 18 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian.
1.3 We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use our website after the modifications have been made, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms and Conditions.
Products and Prices
2.1 All products offered on the SCGC Online Shop are subject to availability. We reserve the right to change the products and prices on our website without prior notice.
2.2 Prices are reflected in the currency of your location, as you may choose. Taxes are calculated based on the location you enter, and are added to the subtotal.
2.3 We ship to North America and most European countries. A flat shipping fee will be added to your total order values outside of North America. The amount of this fee will be reflected in the checkout process. For shipping within North America, specifically within Canada, the lower 48 of the United States, and Mexico, there is no additional charge. For Alaska and Hawaii the flat fee applied to shipping outside of North America will apply.
Ordering and Payment
3.1 You may place an order on the SCGC Online Shop by selecting the products you wish to purchase and following the checkout process.
3.2 Payment can be made using the payment methods available on our website, including credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay. We reserve the right to refuse any payment that we deem to be fraudulent or unauthorized.
3.3 Once your order has been placed, you will receive an email confirmation from us. Please review the confirmation carefully and contact us immediately if there are any errors or discrepancies.
Shipping and Delivery
4.1 We aim to ship your order within 2-3 business days after we receive your payment. However, please note that shipping times may vary depending on your location and the shipping method you choose.
4.2 We are not responsible for any delays or damages caused by the shipping carrier. Please contact the carrier directly if you have any issues with the delivery of your order.
Returns and Refunds
5.1 We accept returns of products purchased on the SCGC Online Shop, except in the case of final sale items or items marked as non-returnable.
5.2 If you wish to return a product, please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order. You will be responsible for the cost of shipping the return item.
5.3 Once we receive the returned item, we will provide a refund, minus the cost of original shipment.
Intellectual Property
6.1 All content on the SCGC Online Shop, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SCGC and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.
6.2 You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any of the content on our website without our prior written consent.
Limitation of Liability
7.1 SCGC will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or the products purchased on our website.
7.2 SCGC’s liability for any direct damages arising from your use of our website or the products purchased on our website will be limited to the total amount paid by you for the products in question.
Governing Law
8.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada, and any disputes arising from your use of our website or the products purchased on it.
