Privacy Policy

ACCFutures (operating as Cornwall and the Counties Community Futures Development Corporation) is committed to protecting your privacy. We, as professional board members, staff and volunteers, hold ourselves accountable to Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA") and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

Information We Collect Through This Website

• Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, newsletter signups, or program applications
• Automatically collected information such as IP addresses, browser type, and site usage patterns through cookies and analytics tools
• Information submitted through online loan applications or program registrations

How We Use Your InformationWe use information collected through this website to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Process applications for loans and programs
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services through analytics
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Technology and Automated Tools

• We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to improve our website functionality, analyze usage patterns, and assist in processing inquiries
• We use standard web analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site
• Any automated processing of personal information includes appropriate safeguards and human oversight where decisions affecting individuals are made

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences
• We use analytics services that may process data outside of Canada
• You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences

Third-Party ServicesOur website may integrate with or link to third-party services including:

• Social media platforms
• Payment processors
• Cloud service providers
• Analytics and marketing tools

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their terms when interacting with these features.

Data Security We implement industry-standard security measures to protect information submitted through our website, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access controls for personal information

Your Privacy RightsYou have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to your information
• Withdraw consent for certain uses (subject to legal obligations)
• Request information about any automated decision-making
• Opt-out of marketing communications

Data Retention Information collected through this website is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.

Updates to This Policy We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on our website with the effective date noted.

Contact UsTo make a request regarding your personal information or to express a concern, please contact our Executive Director at:

‍Cornwall and the Counties Community Futures Development Corporation
Executive Director
208 Pitt Street, P.O. Box 2
Cornwall ON K6H 5R9
613-932-4333