Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Introduction

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress — Ontario Provincial Council (UCC-OPC) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name and contact information when you submit our contact form
Email address when you subscribe to newsletters or updates
Information you provide when applying for volunteer positions or membership

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as financial data or government identification) through this website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and requests
Send newsletters and community updates you have opted into
Process volunteer and membership applications
Improve our website and services
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for site functionality, such as remembering your notification dismissal state. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though doing so may affect certain site features.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for analytics and email delivery. These service providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information and are contractually required to protect your data. We do not authorize them to use your information for any purpose other than providing services to UCC-OPC.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to address your inquiry. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time, after which their email address will be removed from our mailing list within 30 days.

Your Rights

Under applicable Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information where we have no legal obligation to retain it
Withdraw consent and opt out of communications at any time
File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Ukrainian Canadian Congress — Ontario Provincial Council
208-145 Evans Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5X8
Email: info@uccon.ca
Website: uccon.ca

This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.