1. Introduction

Grassy Narrows First Nation  is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our community members, employees, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and our cultural values.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, and community membership.
• Health Information: Any health-related information necessary for the provision of services.
• Cultural Information: Details relevant to cultural practices and traditional knowledge, which are shared with the explicit consent of the individual.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages accessed.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide Services: To deliver child welfare services and other community programs.
• Improve Services: To understand community needs and improve our programs and services.
• Communications: To send updates, respond to inquiries, and provide information about relevant services.
• Cultural Preservation: To document and preserve cultural practices with your consent, ensuring the protection and respect for traditional knowledge.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will only share your personal information under the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share information when you have given explicit consent.
• For Service Provision: With trusted service providers who assist in delivering our services.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or other legal process.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our community, including the enforcement of our policies.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. These include:

• Data Encryption: Protecting sensitive information during transmission and storage.
• Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to those who need it for their work.
• Training: Regular training for staff on data protection and privacy best practices.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely destroyed or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct Your Data: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information, where applicable.
• Complain: Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

8. Cultural Sensitivity and Privacy

We recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity and the need to respect traditional knowledge and practices. Any information related to cultural practices will be handled with the utmost care, ensuring that it is used in a way that honors our community’s values and traditions.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be communicated to the community through our website and other appropriate channels.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Grassy Narrows First Nation
(+1) (807) 698-5544
Law@gncfa.ca