Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 27th 2025

The Modern Commons Party of Canada ("we," "us," or "the Party") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information in compliance with the Canada Elections Act and relevant privacy laws. It also explains our use of cookies on our website, which is hosted on Squarespace.

1. Types of Personal Information We Collect and How We Collect It

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Register as a party member or candidate;

  • Sign petitions or membership declarations;

  • Contact us via email, phone, or online forms;

  • Participate in surveys, events, or campaigns;

  • Visit our website.

Types of personal information we collect include your:

  • Name, address, email address, phone number;

  • Date of birth (where required for eligibility verification);

  • Membership or candidate declarations;

  • Communications with the Party.

Additionally, our website collects information generated from your online activity through cookies and other tracking technologies (see section 5).

2. How We Protect Your Personal Information

We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect personal information under our control, including:

  • Secure storage of paper and electronic records;

  • Encryption and password protection for electronic systems;

  • Regular training for Party employees and volunteers on privacy and data security;

  • Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Verify membership and candidate eligibility per Elections Canada requirements;

  • Communicate with members, supporters, and candidates;

  • Organize events, campaigns, and fundraising activities;

  • Comply with legal obligations under the Canada Elections Act.

We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Employee Training

All Party employees and volunteers who have access to personal information receive training on:

  • The importance of protecting personal information;

  • Our privacy policies and procedures;

  • Legal obligations under the Canada Elections Act;

  • Secure handling and storage of personal information.

5. Online Activity and Use of Cookies

Our website, hosted on Squarespace, uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Analyze website traffic;

  • Customize content and advertisements;

  • Provide social media features;

  • Track user activity for analytics purposes.

For more information on the specific cookies used by Squarespace, please refer to their Cookie Policy: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001264507-The-cookies-Squarespace-uses?platform=v6&websiteId=6800216518629730d3093ded.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Modern Commons Party of Canada
Email

This Privacy Policy is subject to change. Any updates will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.