Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 30, 2025

At Treaty 9 Disparity, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data submitted through our website https://treaty9disparity.com.

1. Information We Collect

When you submit a contact form on our website, we collect the following personal information:

  • Your full name
  • Your email address
  • The name of the First Nation band you are a member of

2. Purpose of Collection

We collect this information for the specific purpose of preparing documentation and communication related to the Treaty 9 Disparity Class Action Lawsuit. Your information helps ensure appropriate representation and follow-up where necessary.

3. Retention and Deletion

Your submitted data is stored securely and retained for a maximum of 180 days, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After 180 days, the data is permanently deleted from our systems.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on a dedicated Canadian server managed by WP Engine, protected with 24/7 Global Edge Security (GES). All submitted data is encrypted and handled with strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

5. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be processed by trusted service providers (e.g., hosting and form processing platforms), but only under confidentiality agreements and solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.

6. Your Rights

Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to your information
  • Withdraw your consent and request deletion at any time (subject to legal or contractual requirements)

To exercise these rights, contact our data and hosting team at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Analytics

We may collect anonymized data using cookies or similar technologies to improve website performance. This does not include personal identifiers such as your name or email.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: [email protected]