Introduction

 

Welcome to the website of North Forge, operated by 7298375 Manitoba Association Inc. (“North Forge,” “we,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you access or use our website, web applications, tools, forums, or social media pages (collectively, the “Service”).

 

By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you choose not to provide us with certain personal information, we may not be able to offer you the full range of our services or information.

 

Definitions

 

• “Collection”: The act of gathering, acquiring, recording, or obtaining personal information from any source, including third parties.

• “Consent”: Voluntary agreement with the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for defined purposes. Consent can be express or implied.

• “User”: An individual who uses the Service provided by North Forge.

• “Disclosure”: Making personal information available to a third party.

• “Employee”: Includes agents, independent contractors, and others performing services for North Forge.

• “Personal Information”: Information about an identifiable individual but not aggregated information that cannot be associated with a specific individual.

• “Registered User”: A user who has created and registered an account with North Forge.

• “Subscribing Organization”: A company, entity, or organization that has subscribed to the Service.

• “Third Party”: An individual or organization outside of North Forge.

• “Use”: The treatment, handling, and management of personal information by North Forge.

 

Collection of Personal Information

 

North Forge may collect the following personal information as reasonably required to provide the services you access or request:

 

• Contact information, including your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and country of residence.

• Login and password details in connection with your account(s).

• Information provided during transactions, including payment methods and amounts.

• Personal preferences, including marketing consents.

• Correspondence with North Forge, including questions or comments about the Service.

• User-generated content, such as comments, videos, and photographs.

• Vehicle information if you provide it (e.g., for parking agreements).

Payment transactions may be processed via third-party services such as TelPay or Stripe, subject to their privacy policies.

 

Use of Personal Information

 

North Forge uses your personal information for the following purposes:

 

• To establish and maintain your account.

• To provide ongoing services or information you request.

• To verify your identity.

• To process payments and collect amounts owed.

• To manage and develop our business operations.

• To improve your experience with the Service.

• To track communications and analyze service usage.

• To detect and protect against fraud.

• To send communications you’ve consented to receive.

• To meet legal and regulatory requirements.

 

Disclosure of Personal Information

 

North Forge may disclose your personal information to:

 

• Employees, agents, partners, and service providers as necessary for business operations.

• Agents acting on your behalf.

• Third parties involved in legal compliance or enforcement actions.

 

In the event of a corporate reorganization, merger, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity, provided it remains protected under this policy.

 

Safeguarding Your Personal Information

 

North Forge employs appropriate security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and physical security, to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

 

Personal information is only retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely destroyed.

 

Accuracy of Personal Information

 

We strive to keep your personal information accurate and up-to-date. You have the right to review and correct any inaccuracies. Requests for updates or reviews can be made by contacting our Privacy Officer.

 

Complaints and Inquiries

 

If you have concerns or complaints regarding our handling of your personal information, we will promptly investigate and take corrective action if necessary. You can contact our Privacy Officer at:

 

North Forge Privacy Officer

Mailing Address: 200 – 135 Innovation Drive, R3T 6A8, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Email: info@northforge.ca

 

Withdrawing Consent

 

You may withdraw your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services.

 

Non-Personal Information

 

We may collect non-personal information, such as anonymized data or aggregated usage statistics, which cannot be linked to an identifiable individual. This information may be used for any purpose.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

Our Service uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to enhance your experience. By using the Service, you consent to the use of these technologies. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling them may affect your ability to use the full functionality of the Service.

 

Unsubscribe

 

You can unsubscribe from commercial communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email. You may still receive non-commercial communications related to your account or our services.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review it periodically. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

 

Contact Us

 

For more information or additional copies of this Privacy Policy, contact our Privacy Officer at the address provided above.