Privacy Policy
Organization: Our Voices Canada
Contact Email: [email protected]
Effective Date: April 29, 2025
Our Voices Canada ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you participate in our independent public opinion poll on Canadian election results.
1. What We Collect
We only collect the following information:
Anonymous poll responses, such as:
Voting preference
First three characters of your postal code
Optional demographic data (e.g., age group, issues of concern)
Email address, if you choose to receive poll results or updates
Providing your email is entirely optional and not required to participate in the poll.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information solely to:
Analyze and share aggregated, anonymized poll results
Email participants survey results or campaign updates
Allow participants to opt-in to future surveys or reports
Your email address is never shared, sold, or used for any other purpose.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
Poll data may be published publicly in aggregated form (e.g., “62% voted Liberal in Ontario” or "2,300 voted Conservative in Ottawa"), with no personal identifiers.
Email addresses and individual responses are never disclosed to third parties.
4. Consent
By submitting your survey and/or email address, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.
5. Unsubscribe and Withdrawal
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
If you wish to have your email permanently deleted or have any concerns, contact us at:
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, including:
Secure, encrypted platforms (e.g., Typeform, Mailchimp, Google Forms)
Access controls and administrative safeguards
Limited access to survey data by authorized personnel only
7. Third-Party Services
We may use secure, reputable third-party platforms to:
Host the survey
Manage communications
These services comply with Canadian and international data protection standards. We do not allow them to use or access your personal information for their own purposes.
8. Independence and Non-Affiliation
Our Voices Canada is an independent, non-partisan initiative with no affiliation to Elections Canada, political parties, or government entities.
This survey is not an official vote and is intended for research, analysis, and educational purposes only.
9. Jurisdiction
This privacy policy is governed by the laws of Canada and complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about your data, reach out at:
