Privacy Policy
We take the privacy and personal information of the users of our website and members seriously. This statement serves as the privacy policy to help anyone using our website understand how their personal information is managed and collected when visiting our website.
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Personal Information collected:
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FrancoNoir.e does not require visitors of its website to share personal information. We collect login, email addresses, and other information related to your membership as an account holder. We may use Wix.com software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, and we also collect personally identifiable information with name, email, communications), comments, feedback, and personal profile.
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When you register to be a member, subscribe and RSVP to our events on the website. As part of the process, we collect the personal information you give us, such as your name and email address, and data for statistical purposes (Francophones and non-francophones, OPS employees, and non-OPS employees. Your personal information will be used for the specific reasons stated above only.
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Where we store information:
FrancoNoir.e’s website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with an online platform that allows us to set up our website and service it to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com's data storage, databases, and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. Wix.com uses Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic and visitor behavior and usage.
Safety and Security
Personal Information:
FrancoNoir.e does not require visitors to share other personal information when using our website. When setting up a registered account, you as a member will enter the necessary information, which can help us contact you regarding our events, initiatives, and other activities. By creating an account with FrancoNoir.e with an email address, you agree to use the website in accordance with the privacy policy as outlined in this document.
Information Sharing Disclosure:
Your personal information (name, email address, information about your employment) will not be shared nor sold to third-party websites or companies, including but not limited to marketing agencies promoting products or services. Your information will not be disclosed to anyone else without your knowledge or consent.
FrancoNoir.e may disclose personal information upon the following conditions:
(1) To respond to court orders; any legal proceedings such as complying with a subpoena or may be otherwise required by law.
(2) To protect the personal safety of other’s website users or to defend the rights of our website as necessary.
(3) Upon discovery of actions that violate our Terms of Use.
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To protect the privacy and security of our users. Each user is responsible for maintaining and protecting their account information and controlling access to email communications with FrancoNoir.e at all times.
Suppose a user's personal information is compromised due to a breach of security. In that case, FrancoNoir.e will take swift measures to inform the owner(s) of the email address whose personal information has been compromised in accordance with preventive measures as set forth by this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
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Child Security:
FrancoNoir.e takes the security of children seriously. For that reason, we do not knowingly collect personal information (name or email address) of children ages 16 and below. For children under the age of 16, we do not encourage you to create an account without the consent of your parent or legal guardian. If FrancoNoir.e finds out we have collected personal information from children below the age stated above without verification of parental consent - the information we collected will be deleted as quickly as possible. If you believe that a child under the age we stated above has created an account with us without the consent of their parent or legal guardian, please get in touch with us to let us know.
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Privacy policy updates:
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you that it has been updated so that you know what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and disclose it.
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How can you withdraw or relinquish your membership?
If you don't want us to process your data anymore or do not wish to be a member, please contact us at franconoir.e@ontario.ca.