Privacy Notice
Last Revised: June 2025
Introduction
Stand Up for Real Internet Choice ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, standupforrealinternetchoice.ca.
We comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this notice.
What Personal Information We Collect & Why
We collect personal information only when necessary for our mission of advocating for fair internet competition. This may include:
- Contact Information: If you sign up for updates or petitions, we will collect your name and email address to send you relevant information.
- Technical Data: Our website logs your IP address and browsing activity to monitor site performance and security.
- Cookies & Analytics: We use cookies and tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor interactions and improve our website.
How We Use and Share Your Personal Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide updates on internet policy advocacy.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Provide security and prevent misuse of our platform.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties, except as required by law or necessary for the operation of our website. We use third-party services (such as petition platforms or email newsletters) to operate this website and engage with you. Your personal information is shared with these third parties only for them to perform work on our behalf. We also ensure that contractual measures are in place to safeguard your information.
In some cases, the personal information we manage may be transferred, processed, and stored outside Canada, and therefore may be available to government authorities under lawful orders and laws applicable in that jurisdiction.
What Are Your Privacy Choices
- You can unsubscribe from emails at any time.
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.
- You can request access to or the deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, but no online system is entirely secure.
Notice Updates
We may update this notice periodically. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Revised" date above.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, please get in touch with us at:
Alexia Walter, Chief Privacy Officer
COGECO CONNEXION Inc.
1, Place Ville-Marie, Suite 3301
Montréal (Québec) H3B 3N2
By phone: 514-764-4700
By e-mail: privacy@cogeco.com
Please note that both the English and French versions of our Privacy Notice have equal legal value.
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