PRIVACY POLICY

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: July 21, 2025

The Jeff Tokar for Council Campaign (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information you provide through our campaign website (the “Site”) in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant municipal election legislation.

By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Contribution Information: including name, address, contribution amount, and eligibility declarations, as required under applicable municipal election laws.
Volunteer Information: such as availability, skills, and areas of interest.
Communications: records of emails or messages sent through the Site.
Technical Data: including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general geographic location. This is collected via standard website analytics tools (e.g., cookies or Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

To communicate campaign updates and event information.
To process donations in accordance with municipal election finance rules.
To register and coordinate campaign volunteers.
To comply with legal obligations, including mandatory reporting of campaign contributions.
To improve the user experience on our Site.
To respond to inquiries or requests you send through the Site.

3. Consent

By providing personal information through our Site (e.g., signing up for updates, donating, or volunteering), you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information for the identified purposes.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the email address provided below, subject to legal or regulatory requirements.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may disclose your information:

To Elections Alberta or relevant municipal authorities, as required by campaign finance regulations.
To service providers (e.g., secure payment processors or mass email platforms) who assist us in campaign operations, under confidentiality agreements.
When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk and should take steps to protect your own personal data (e.g., using secure passwords and keeping software updated).

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve functionality. This includes:

Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect aggregated data.
Temporary cookies to support form submissions and user experience.

You may set your browser to refuse cookies; however, this may affect your experience on the Site.

7. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by the campaign. To request access, make corrections, or withdraw consent, please contact us using the details below.

9. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental or legal guardian consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Any revisions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Jeff Tokar for Council Campaign
Email: jeff@jefftokar.ca

Phone/Text: 587.853.0311