Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 3, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the Maurice Brenner Campaign (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information through our website at https://reelectmauricebrenner.com. We are committed to handling your information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
Who we are
This site supports the re-election of Maurice Brenner as Regional Councillor for Ward 1 (Pickering & Durham Region) in the 2026 municipal election. The campaign is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this site.
What we collect and why
Contact form
When you submit our contact form, we collect the information you provide — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and to follow up about the campaign if you have indicated you would like us to. We do not sell, rent, or trade this information.
Cookies
Our site uses standard WordPress cookies for basic functionality (for example, to remember form entries if you return to the site). We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; the site will continue to function without them.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous data about site traffic — pages visited, time on site, general geographic region, and device type. This information helps us understand which content resonates with visitors. We do not use analytics to identify individual users.
Embedded content from other sites
Pages on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, social media posts, or images) from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited that website directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
How we use your information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to questions, comments, and inquiries
- Send campaign updates and election-related communications, where you have asked to receive them
- Improve the content and usability of this site
- Comply with applicable election and privacy laws
Email communications (CASL)
If you contact us or sign up to hear from the campaign, we will only send you messages related to the campaign and the election. Every email we send will include a clear way to unsubscribe. If you ask to be removed from our list, we will remove you promptly.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only:
- With campaign team members and volunteers who need it to respond to you
- With service providers who help us operate the site (such as our website host and form provider), under confidentiality obligations
- Where required by law, including disclosures to Elections Ontario or other authorities under the Municipal Elections Act
How long we keep your data
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, and in any case no longer than is required by law. Contact form submissions and campaign correspondence are typically deleted within 90 days after the conclusion of the 2026 campaign, unless we are legally required to keep them longer.
Your rights
Under PIPEDA you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete
- Ask us to delete your information, subject to any legal retention requirements
- Withdraw your consent to receive campaign communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time, normally within 30 days.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, theft, and unauthorized access. The site uses HTTPS encryption, and access to submitted information is limited to authorized campaign personnel. No system is completely secure, but we work to address any vulnerabilities promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of the page indicates when it was last revised. Significant changes will be reflected on this page.
Contact us
For privacy questions, data requests, or to unsubscribe from campaign communications, please reach out via our contact page.