Welcome to https://www.huronsuperiormetis.ca/

 

The Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community Hub ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, which features culturally and historically significant images and discussions. You should read and understand this policy before disclosing any information. This policy is designed to be compatible with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect personal information only as necessary to improve your experience, enable user engagement, maintain the integrity of discussions, and fulfill legal obligations. The types of data we may collect include:

 

A. Culturally Significant and Historical Information:

• Oral histories, names of places, traditional knowledge, and archival materials.

• Images, audio recordings, and videos.

• Community-submitted stories or documents.

 

Note: This information is only collected and shared with the free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) of the individuals or communities involved. See Section 3.

 

B. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:

• When you sign up for newsletters or leave comments, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to share in your comments or messages.

 

C. Automatically Collected Information:

• We use basic analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect non-identifying information such as browser type, IP address, device information, and pages visited.

 

D. Cookies and Tracking:

• We use cookies to remember user preferences, and enhance your experience and to remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

• Facilitate respectful and informed discussions

• Send occasional updates or newsletters (if you opt-in)

• To improve our website and services

• Monitor site performance and improve our content

• Comply with legal requirements and applicable laws in Canada

 

3. User Submissions of Cultural Sensitivity, Implied Consent and Content Integrity

 

By posting content on our message boards, forums, or submitting materials through our website (including but not limited to stories, comments, images, or recordings), you grant the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and share that content on our platforms and associated materials.

 

Your submission implies that you have the right to share the material and that you consent to its re-publication by us, including online, in print, and in other media formats, unless otherwise stated in-writing at the time of submission.

 

If your content includes culturally sensitive or community-held information, we encourage you to clearly indicate any restrictions or permissions, and we reserve the right to consult with appropriate cultural authorities before further dissemination.

 

We recognize the importance of Métis cultural heritage and aim to treat all materials shared, and produced with the respect they deserve. If you are a Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community member or elected Regional representative, and believe that content on this site is inappropriate, misrepresented, or requires additional context, please contact us at huronsuperior@metisnation.org

 

We are committed to responsible presentation of sensitive historical materials, including those that may depict distressing events or images, and welcome dialogue to ensure that historical representation is inclusive and sensitive to the communities depicted.

 

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

 

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following cases:

• With service providers who help us run the website (under confidentiality agreements)

• To comply with any court order, law or legal process including to respond to any government or regulatory request in accordance with applicable law. In the case of a website transfer or other successor in the event of a merger (with notice to users, if applicable)

• To protect our rights, users, or others' safety

• With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection

 

5. Data Security and Retention

 

The security of your personal information is very important to us. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect your own privacy when using the internet.

 

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Information may be securely deleted upon request, unless otherwise required for legal compliance.

 

6. Your Rights under Canadian Law

 

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Know why your information is being collected and how it will be used

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

• Withdraw consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)

• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated

 

To exercise your rights, please contact us at huronsuperior@metisnation.org

 

7. Children’s Privacy

 

This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately.

 

8. External Links

 

Our site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

 

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the use of your data, please contact us at:

• Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community (huronsuperior@metisnation.org), or

• Ethan Roy, Senior Policy Analyst for the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community (EthanR@Métisnation.org)

 

If your concern is not resolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

• Website: https://www.priv.gc.ca

 

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