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    Privacy Policy

    Last updated: April 19, 2026

    Opportunity Villages Community Land Trust ("OVCLT", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ovclt.org (the "Site").

    1. Information We Collect

    Information You Provide

    We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

    • Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content)
    • Submit a volunteer application (name, contact details, employment information, experience)
    • Subscribe to our mailing list (email address)

    Information Collected Automatically

    When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Pages visited and time spent on those pages
    • Referring website addresses
    • Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

    We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. Any analytics data collected is used solely to improve website functionality and user experience.

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

    • Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
    • Process volunteer applications
    • Send newsletters and project updates (only if you have subscribed)
    • Improve our website and user experience
    • Comply with legal obligations

    3. Sharing of Information

    We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

    • With board members and volunteers who need the information to respond to your inquiry
    • With service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers), subject to confidentiality obligations
    • When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of OVCLT, our users, or the public

    4. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

    5. Data Security

    We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

    6. Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

    • Access the personal information we hold about you
    • Request correction of inaccurate information
    • Request deletion of your personal information
    • Withdraw consent for processing (e.g., unsubscribe from mailing lists)
    • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

    7. Third-Party Links

    The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

    8. Children's Privacy

    Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

    9. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

    10. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

    11. Governing Law

    This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).