Privacy Policy

Table of Contents

    1. Information We Collect
    2. How We Use Your Information
    3. Consent
    4. Cookies and Analytics
    5. Disclosure of Information
    6. Information Security
    7. Retention of Information
    8. Children’s Privacy
    9. Links to Other Websites
    10. Changes to This Policy
    11. Contact Us and Access Requests

Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 558 (“OPSEU Local 558”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through the opseu558.org website (the “Website”) and related services (collectively, the “Services”). It also explains your rights and how you may contact us with questions or concerns.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information that is reasonably necessary to operate the Website and respond to inquiries.

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information voluntarily submitted through contact forms or mailing-list sign-ups
  • Limited technical information (such as browser type, device type, and pages visited), collected automatically for security, troubleshooting, and performance purposes

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily choose to provide it, and we do not collect personal information for commercial marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for identified, reasonable union-related purposes, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries or messages you submit
  • Send union-related updates or communications where you have provided consent
  • Maintain the security, integrity, and performance of the Website
  • Meet legal, regulatory, or administrative obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

3. Consent

By submitting personal information through this Website, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes described in this Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or operational requirements.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality, security, and anonymous usage statistics.

Cookies do not identify you personally. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function as intended.

We may use third-party analytics tools to understand how the Website is used and to improve performance. These tools collect aggregated, non-identifying information only.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not disclose personal information to third parties except:

  • To service providers who assist with website hosting or communications and who are bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Where required or permitted by law
  • Where necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of OPSEU Local 558, its members, or others

Service providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their functions.

6. Information Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Information

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

9. Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites not operated by OPSEU Local 558. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us and Access Requests

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to request access to or correction of your personal information, or want to withdraw consent, please contact us:

https://opseu558.org/contact-us/

We will respond as promptly as possible and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Last updated: January 2026