1.0 General information

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Welcome to United Progressive Party of Canada Privacy Policy page! When you use our registration and payment platform services, you trust us with your information. This Privacy Policy is meant to help you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. When you share information with us, we can make our services even better for you. For instance, we can show you more relevant search results and ads, help you connect with people or to make sharing with others quicker and easier. As you use our services, we want you to be clear how we’re using information and the ways in which you can protect your privacy. This is important; we hope you will take time to read it carefully. Remember, you can find controls to manage your information and protect your privacy and security. We’ve tried to keep it as simple as possible.

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2.0 Right to access, correct and delete data and to object to data processing

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Our members have the right to access, correct and delete personal data relating to them, and to object to the processing of such data, by addressing a written request, at any time. United Progressive Party Of Canada makes every effort to put in place suitable precautions to safeguard the security and privacy of personal data, and to prevent it from being altered, corrupted, destroyed or accessed by unauthorized third parties. However, the Party does not control each and every risk related to the use of the Internet, and therefore warns the Site users of the potential risks involved in the functioning and use of the Internet. The Site may include links to other web sites or other internet sources. As the party cannot control these web sites and external sources, the party cannot be held responsible for the provision or display of these web sites and external sources, and may not be held liable for the content, advertising, products, services or any other material available on or from these web sites or external sources. 

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​3.0  Management of personal data

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You can view or edit your personal data online for many of our services. You can also make choices about our collection and use of your data. How you can access or control your personal data will depend on which services you use. You can choose whether you wish to receive communications from our us by email, SMS, physical mail, and telephone. If you receive email or SMS messages from us and would like to opt out, you can do so by following the directions in that message. You can also make choices about the receipt of email, telephone calls, and postal mail by visiting and signing into Party Communications Manager, which allows you to update contact information, manage contact preferences, opt out of email subscriptions, and choose whether to share your contact information with our partners. These choices do not apply to mandatory service communications that are part of certain services.

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3.1  The issue privacy is becoming ever-more important, good privacy practices are good for business. The following is a guide as to collection and protection of members’ personal information and comply with the federal law.

The Party obtains members’ consent to collect their personal information and limit the collection and retention of it.

The Party ensures staff receives appropriate privacy protection training.

The party limits and monitors access to personal information and take appropriate action when an officer or employee accesses information without authorization.

The Party is careful in collecting sensitive personal information, such as driver’s licenses.

The Party will post notice if we are using video surveillance.

The Party privacy policy will be posted on our website relating to the collection and use of personal information.

The Party will protect personal information on laptops, USB keys and portable hard drives through technological safeguards such as password protection.

The Party will respond to requests for access to personal information in a timely manner.

The Party will safeguard personal information against privacy breaches and report breaches that could result in significant harm to an individual.

Officers and members can contact Ms. Quevine Yao at 416-728-7372 or 201-1025 Fergus Ave, Mississauga, Ontario. L5E 3G7, if they have questions about privacy policy. The entire policy is at about party on www.uppc.ca

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4.0 Information We Collect

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Our website collects data to operate effectively and provide you the best experiences with our services. You provide some of this data directly, such as when you create a personal account. We get some of it by recording how you interact with our services by, for example, using technologies like cookies, and receiving error reports or using data from website running on your device. The data we collect depends on the services and features you use.

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5.0 How We Use Your Information

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Our website uses the data we collect for three basic purposes: to operate our party and provide (including improving and personalizing) the services we offer, to send communications. In carrying out these purposes, we combine the data we collect through the various services you use to give you a more seamless, consistent and personalized experience. However, to enhance privacy, we have built in technological and procedural safeguards designed to prevent certain data combinations. For example, we store data we collect from you when you are authenticated (not signed in) separately from any account information that directly identifies you, such as your name, email address or phone number.

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6.0 Sharing Your Information

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We share your personal data with your consent or as necessary to complete any transaction or provide any service you have requested or authorized. For example, we share your content with third parties when you tell us to do so. When you provide payment data to make a donation, we will share payment data with banks and other entities that process payment transactions or provide other financial services, and for fraud prevention and credit risk reduction.

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7.0 Responsibility

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All United Progressive Party Of Canada employees, who collect, maintain and/or use personal information, are responsible for insuring that the collection, use and disclosure of this information is carried out in accordance with this policy and relevant procedures.

The Corporate Secretariat is the department responsible for supervising compliance with the legislation and for initiating procedures, guidelines and schedules that will be developed to effect this policy.

The Privacy Coordinator is accountable for United Progressive Party of Canada policies and practices, with respect to the management of personal information, and is the individual to whom complaints and inquiries can be forwarded.

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8.0 Addition

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• The United Progressive Party of Canada adheres and comply with legislation with respect to Canadian politics as it relates to privacy.

   

  The United Progressive Party of Canada do not sell personal information but share as per the Act. 

   

   Personal information may be sold or shared under certain circumstances, primarily involving data collection and usage by political parties, organizations, or third-party data brokers. 

   

  Here are some key situations where this might occur: 

   

   1. Political Campaigns: During election periods, political parties often collect personal data from supporters and potential voters. This information can include names, addresses, voting history, and demographic details. If individuals consent to share their information, parties may sell or share this data with campaign partners, especially for targeted advertising or outreach efforts. 

   

   2. Data Brokers: Third-party companies, known as data brokers, collect personal information from various sources, including public records, social media, and online activity. Political entities might purchase data from these brokers to enhance their voter outreach strategies. This data often includes detailed profiles that help campaigns identify potential supporters and tailor their messages. 

   

   3. Consent and Opt-In Policies: In Canada, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) regulates how organizations can collect, use, and disclose personal information. If individuals provide explicit consent for their data to be used for specific purposes, such as fundraising or campaigning, this information can be sold or shared according to the terms agreed upon. 

   

   4. Voter Registration Databases: Certain personal information may be available through voter registration databases maintained by Elections Canada or provincial election agencies. While this information is typically used for electoral purposes, it can sometimes be accessed by political parties for campaign efforts. However, stringent regulations apply to protect the privacy of voters. 

   

   5. Research and Analysis: Political organizations may also share or sell personal data for research purposes. This can include analyzing voting trends, preferences, and behaviors to improve campaign strategies. However, such activities must comply with privacy laws and require consent from the individuals involved.  

   

  The United Progressive Party of Canada understands the importance of being aware of how personal information is collected and used in Canadian politics. We also encourage members to remain informed about their rights regarding privacy and data usage to effectively protect their personal information. 

   

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