Privacy Statement

Effective Date: June 23, 2025

At PDEL, accessible at https://pdel.org, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and handling personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable laws in Manitoba and Canada.

1. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use personal information solely for the purposes of:

  • Providing access to and enhancing your experience on our website
  • Responding to your inquiries or requests
  • Preventing spam and fraudulent activity
  • Analyzing website traffic to improve our services
  • Displaying relevant content and advertisements (where consent is given)

2. Types of Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • IP address and browser/device information
  • Usage data such as visited pages and time spent on site
  • Information provided voluntarily (e.g., contact forms or newsletter signup)
  • Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for details)

Some of this data may be collected automatically through cookies and tracking technologies, including by third-party tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Wordfence, and reCAPTCHA.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use functional, analytical, and marketing cookies to ensure website performance, gather statistical data, and deliver personalized content. You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or through the consent banner available on our site.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates services from third parties, such as:

  • Google (Analytics, Adsense, reCAPTCHA, Fonts, Maps)
  • Atlassian (Jira ServiceDesk)
  • WordPress (and related plugins)
  • Wordfence (Security)

These third parties may collect, process, or store data as independent data controllers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (with reasonable notice)
  • Challenge our compliance by contacting us or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise these rights or submit a complaint, please contact us using the details below.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact:

Dr. Joan Durrant
#23 – 845 Dakota Street
UPS Mailbox 410
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2M 5M3, Canada
Email: ask@pdel.org
Website: https://pdel.org