Privacy Policy
The Joint Review Panel (JRP) for the Mackenzie Gas Project is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website, jointreviewpanel.ca. This policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information within the context of the Canadian environmental review process for the Mackenzie Gas Project.
Data Collection
This website facilitates public access to environmental assessment documentation. We collect personal data only when voluntarily provided. There is no automatic collection of personal information without explicit consent.
Voluntary Submission
Information is gathered when you engage with specific features, such as submitting an inquiry through a contact form regarding the panel’s work or the project review.
Types of Personal Data
Categories of voluntarily submitted data may include:
- Name and organizational affiliation
- Email address
- Content of your inquiry or communication
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use technologies like cookies to ensure proper website function and enhance user experience.
Purpose of Cookies
Cookies are used for technical purposes, such as maintaining navigation state during a single visit (e.g., preserving form data). They are not used for cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising.
User Control
You control cookie settings through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and block cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Analytics
We use analytics services to understand visitor interaction, which helps us improve site structure and document accessibility.
Data Anonymization
Our analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) anonymizes IP addresses and aggregates data. Individual visitors cannot be identified; we focus on overall traffic patterns.
Purpose of Analysis
Aggregated data on page views, popular content, and referral sources helps the Secretariat assess public communication effectiveness and organize content for those interested in this Canadian environmental review.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Sharing is limited to specific, authorized circumstances.
Authorized Providers
Information may be shared with trusted Canadian third-party service providers (e.g., web hosts) bound by contractual obligations to handle data securely and only for service delivery.
Legal Requirements
Data may be disclosed if required by Canadian law, such as in response to a valid court order or subpoena, or to protect website and user security.
User Rights and Canadian/International Privacy
You have rights regarding your personal information. Our practices align with core privacy principles.
Rights Under PIPEDA
Operating under Canadian jurisdiction, we adhere to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access your personal information held by us, request corrections, and challenge our compliance.
GDPR Considerations
While primarily intended for a Canadian audience, we respect the privacy rights of all visitors, including those from the European Union. We acknowledge rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such as the right to erasure, and will address such requests appropriately.
Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the collection purposes or as required by Canadian law related to the environmental assessment.
Retention Period
Retention varies by interaction type. For example, correspondence may be retained for the duration of the project review and a reasonable period thereafter to ensure a complete public engagement record.
Security Measures
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including secure servers, firewalls, and access limited to authorized Secretariat personnel—to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of personal information.
Contact Information
For questions about this policy, to request access to your information, or to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us.
Privacy Inquiries
Direct all privacy inquiries to the Joint Review Panel Secretariat. You may exercise your rights under PIPEDA or GDPR by submitting a request via the contact details below.
Official Channels
Please send privacy requests via email to [email protected] or by mail to the official Secretariat address listed on this website.
We may update this policy periodically. Users are encouraged to review it for any changes.