1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Sign a petition
- Subscribe to our mailing list
- Complete a form or survey
- Contact us directly
- Participate in activities or communications on our website
Depending on the context, this information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Country or location
- Institutional or organizational affiliation
- Professional field or credentials
- Publication or employment information
- Communication preferences
- Any additional information you choose to provide
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and usage data
This information helps us operate and improve our website.
2. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Administer petitions and verify participation
- Communicate with participants and subscribers
- Provide updates, information, or responses to inquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain records related to our organizational activities
- Comply with legal obligations
We only collect information for purposes that are reasonable and necessary for our activities.
3. Petitions and Public Participation
When you participate in a petition or advocacy activity on our website, we collect the information necessary to administer the petition and support its purpose.
Depending on the petition:
- Participant names, affiliations, or other details may be displayed publicly or shared in support of the petition’s objectives.
- Information may be shared with media organizations, researchers, policymakers, or other relevant parties in connection with the petition.
- Where an option is provided, participants may choose to remain publicly anonymous.
We encourage participants to review petition-specific information provided on the page before submitting their details.
4. Email Communications and Mailing Lists
If you choose to subscribe to our mailing list, your contact information will be stored using a third-party email communication provider.
We will only send emails with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.
You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our messages.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate our website and services, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email communication platforms
- Security and anti-spam tools
- Analytics services
- Software plugins and technical service providers
These providers receive access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.
6. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information:
- With service providers who help operate our website or communications
- When required by law
- To protect our rights, safety, or property
- In connection with petition or advocacy activities as described above
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Administering petitions and communications
- Maintaining organizational records
- Complying with legal or regulatory requirements
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or modification.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may request:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)
- Deletion of your information, subject to legal or organizational requirements
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:
Canadians for a Sustainable Society
Website: https://sustainablesociety.com/contact-us/
Effective Date: February 26, 2026