Privacy Policy
The Kent Hehr for Ward 8 Campaign (“Kent Hehr for Ward 8”) is committed to respecting your privacy. The purpose of this privacy policy is to explain how we handle personal information to ensure its confidentiality, security and accuracy.
WHAT IS “PERSONAL INFORMATION”?
“Personal information” is information about an identifiable individual. It includes contact information such as your name, address, phone number, and financial information.
HOW DO WE OBTAIN YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND WHAT DO WE OBTAIN?
We obtain personal information in a few different ways.
Some information is provided to us directly by the government. For example, we may receive a List of Electors, which includes the names and addresses of eligible voters. We also collect information from publicly available data sources and through voter outreach activities, such as door-to-door canvassing, phone calls, and text messages.
We also obtain information that you choose to give us. You may do so in a variety of ways, including:
When you visit our website to volunteer, donate, or support our campaign.
When you subscribe to campaign communications, such as email updates, newsletters, or text message alerts.
If you register at an event or campaign activity.
If you complete a registration or donation form either electronically or on paper.
If you sign a petition or complete any other form on our website.
If a volunteer or friend provides your information because they believe you would be interested in supporting our campaign.
The information we collect may include:
Contact and identification information, such as your name, address, phone number, email address, and social media handles.
Donation information such as date and amount of your donation.
Financial information needed to process your donation (e.g., payment methods, billing details, credit card numbers).
Information you share about your voting preferences or issues that are important to you.
HOW DO WE USE AND SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We use your personal information to communicate with you about the campaign and its activities, and to provide news and updates. We also use your financial information to process your contributions. If you have donated to Kent Hehr in the past, we may contact you again to seek your support.
We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than what is described in this policy, unless we have your consent or are permitted or required by law. For example, we may be required to disclose donor names, addresses, and contribution amounts to an designated source.
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform tasks on our behalf, such as processing donations, conducting outreach, hosting data, mailing communications, or providing technical support. These providers are required to adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
We do not sell personal information under any circumstance.
HOW DO WE PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION?
The security of your personal information is important to us.
We use physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, sharing, loss, or theft of your information. Our practices are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure your data remains protected.
Volunteers and staff with access to personal information are trained on proper handling procedures and are only permitted access for authorized campaign activities.
HOW CAN I UPDATE MY INFORMATION OR UNSUBSCRIBE?
You may update or correct your information by emailing us at [Insert email Address] (or the campaign’s designated contact email).
If you have subscribed to email communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email.
WHAT ABOUT ANTI-SPAM LEGISLATION?
Most of the messages sent by our campaign are exempt from Canada’s anti-spam law, as they are political in nature or involve donation solicitations. Where the law applies, we will obtain the necessary consent and include appropriate unsubscribe mechanisms in our communications.
As a best practice, we include an unsubscribe option even when not legally required.
DO WE LOG IP ADDRESSES?
We and our service providers may log IP addresses, device locations, browser types, languages, and time zones for system optimization, security, and troubleshooting. We may also track which pages are visited to help improve our website and campaign communications.
DO WE USE COOKIES?
Yes, we use cookies—small text files stored on your browser—to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. This includes tracking visit times, pages viewed, and referring URLs. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or be notified when cookies are sent.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to other websites. Kent Hehr for Ward 8 is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the personal information in our possession, please contact us at:
kent@kenthehr.ca
Kent Hehr for Ward 8