privacy policy
Effective Date: November 2025
Agency One First Nations Cultural Organization
At Agency One First Nations Cultural Organization, we are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of all visitors to our website and all participants in our programs, events, and community initiatives. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
When you fill out forms on our website (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, event registrations)
When you contact us via email or through our website
When you attend or register for our events
When you subscribe to updates or resources
This information may include:
Full name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Community affiliation
Event-specific information (e.g., family names, honouree names for Survivors)
We do not collect or store payment or financial information on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
To register you for events or programs
To share updates and newsletters
To communicate with you regarding your participation or inquiries
To maintain accurate records for internal reporting and future outreach
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
3. Data Storage and Security
We take every reasonable step to ensure your information is kept secure. All information is stored securely using trusted platforms with appropriate privacy measures in place (e.g., Showit, MailerLite, Google Drive). Access is limited to authorized individuals within our organization.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and limited third-party services (e.g., analytics tools) to improve the experience of visitors. These tools may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, pages visited, or time spent on the site.
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to any personal information we hold about you
Request correction of incorrect information
Request deletion of your personal information from our records
To make any of these requests, please contact us directly at:
📧 agencyone@outlook.com
6. Cultural Respect and Confidentiality
As an Indigenous-led organization, we take great care to uphold the privacy, safety, and cultural dignity of all Survivors, families, Elders, and community members. Any information shared with us in confidence—especially relating to the legacy of Residential Schools—is treated with the highest level of care and respect.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in compliance requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
