GREAT Housing Co-op’s Privacy policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how GREAT Co-op ("we," "our," or "us"), a co-operative selling shares in Ontario, Canada, collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable privacy laws.

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our services.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from individuals, including shareholders, in order to operate and administer our cooperative effectively. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

  •    Name, address, and contact details

  •    Shareholder identification information

  •    Financial and payment information

  •    Communication preferences

We collect personal information directly from individuals through various channels, including our website, forms, email, telephone, and in-person interactions. We may also collect information from publicly available sources or third-party service providers, provided they have obtained the necessary consent to disclose such information to us.

Use of Personal Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

  •     Processing and managing share purchases and investments

  •     Administering shareholder accounts and communicating with shareholders

  •     Providing updates on cooperative activities and events

  •     Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

  •     Analyzing and improving our services

  •     Responding to inquiries, feedback, or requests

We may also use personal information for any other purpose authorized or required by law, or with your consent.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to the following parties for the purposes stated in Section 2:

  • Our employees, agents, and authorized service providers who require access to personal information to fulfill their responsibilities

  • Regulatory authorities, government agencies, or law enforcement bodies, as required by law or in response to a valid request

  •  Third parties in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction

  • We will not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without obtaining explicit consent.


Consent and Control

By providing personal information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to fully participate in cooperative activities or utilize specific services.

 Security and Retention

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can guarantee 100% security. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information in our possession, subject to legal exceptions. To request access or correction, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, in our sole discretion. We will notify you of any material changes through appropriate means. Your continued use of our services after such modifications signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices