Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information on our website and through our services, programs, and applications. Users implicitly agree to the privacy terms by utilizing the services or providing information. Sharing certain personal information with us is optional, but some services might not be available if you do not share the required personal information.

Policy Updates

Code for Canada reserves the right to modify this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.

Personal Information We Collect

Code for Canada collects several categories of personal information:

• User Information: Name, email, city, province (provided directly)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, timezone, operating system
• Usage Data: Browsing actions and patterns (via cookies)
• Demographic Data: Age, race, ethnicity, gender, education, employment, financial information (optional surveys)
• Voice/Video Recordings: From user experience research sessions

Third-party service providers we use include: JotForm, Tally, ActiveCampaign, and Airtable.

Cookies

Our website employs cookies for analytics and user experience optimization. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some functionality may be affected.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to support: service delivery, customization, communications, user research, analytics, marketing, security protection, legal compliance, and identity verification.

Information Sharing

Data may be disclosed to partners, service providers, legal authorities, and with explicit consent. We limit third-party access to only the information necessary for them to perform their services.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Code for Canada is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

Security Measures

We maintain reasonable protections for your personal information, though absolute security cannot be guaranteed. We commit to investigating any security breaches and notifying affected individuals when required by law.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, after which it is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.

Access & Requests

You may request access to, modify, or correct your personal information at any time by contacting us through the provided contact channels.