Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The campaign of Jagruti Bhatt for Mayor of Brampton (the "Campaign") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (Ontario), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or campaign:

• Contact information: full name, email address, phone number, and postal code provided through sign-up, volunteer, or question forms.
• Contribution information: name, address, email, and payment details required to issue official contribution receipts under the Municipal Elections Act.
• Engagement data: pages visited and anonymous session identifiers used to understand site usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Communicate with supporters and respond to inquiries;
• Process and record campaign contributions and issue official receipts;
• Coordinate volunteer activities and events;
• Comply with the record-keeping and financial reporting requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

4. Legal Basis for Contribution Records

Contribution records, including contributor names and amounts, are retained as required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and may be subject to public inspection and audit by the City Clerk. Financial records are retained for the period prescribed by law.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared with the campaign's official agent, auditors, and municipal authorities where required by law, and with service providers (such as payment processors) who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or withdrawal of consent for the use of your personal information by contacting the Campaign. Note that contribution records required by law cannot be altered or deleted.

8. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, please contact the Campaign at info@jagrutibhatt.ca.