Privacy Policy
Last updated July 8, 2024.
Also refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Our website address is: https://heartlandsoilcrop.org. Heartland SCIA (hereafter referred to as ‘Heartland’, ‘we’, ‘our’ or ‘us’) is a regional branch of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (hereafter ‘OSCIA’), a grassroots, not-for-profit farm organization. We facilitate research, educational initiatives, educational workshops, incentive programs and knowledge transfer grassroots events, among other, for the Heartland farming community. Heartland serves the counties of Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington in Ontario, Canada.
At Heartland SCIA, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website.
Collection of Information: We collect information from you when you visit our website, including personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide when filling out our contact form or signing up via our mailing list sign-up form. We may also use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous data about your interactions with our website – in the event that cookies are collected, a pop-up will be available allowing you to opt out. Please note that any information collected by Heartland may be shared with OSCIA for administrative or organizational purposes.
Use of Information: Any information we collect from you may be used to personalize your experience, improve our website, respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our contact form, and communicate with you about our services, events, or other relevant information. We also use the information you provided via the mailing list sign-up form to add you to our MailChimp mailing list, which conforms to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Protection of Information: We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Third-Party Disclosure: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Your Rights: The personal information we collect is retained indefinitely. You have the right to access or correct any personal information we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. If you would like to review, update, or delete your information, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. You may opt out of receiving mailings from us at any time by using the preference or opt-out settings located in the footer of each MailChimp email.
Embedded content from other websites: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Changes to This Policy: We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at heartlandscia@ontariosoilcrop.org.
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of your information as described herein.
