Our commitment to transparency and data protection.
Succession Ontario (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected through our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario legislation, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
While we adhere to the principles of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as an entity delivering programs in partnership with the public sector, our handling of information is governed by the standards and requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its regulations.
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through the Succession Ontario website (the “Site”), which provides information about succession planning programs, resources, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners across Ontario. The Site may also collect limited personal information from users who choose to contact us or request more information.
We collect only the personal information necessary to respond to inquiries, improve user experience, and administer our programs. The types of information we may collect include:
Personal information is used solely for the following purposes:
By providing personal information through the Site, users consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy. Users may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us using the information provided below; however, this may limit our ability to respond to certain inquiries.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Our Site uses cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the website and to improve functionality. Specifically, analytics tools are used to measure traffic, identify popular content, and improve sit performance. Users can adjust browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect website performance. Analytical data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
The Site may contain links to external websites not operated by Succession Ontario. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.
Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information and to request corrections if inaccuracies are found. Requests should be submitted in writing to the contact information below.
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to:
Succession Ontario
c/o Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)
Email: info@successionontario.ca
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available on our website with the effective date clearly indicated.