Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Nehiyawak.ca ("we," "us," or "our") is a non-profit organization committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information in compliance with Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

We minimize data collection to strictly what is necessary for the website's operation.

Voluntary Info: Information you explicitly provide (e.g., if you email us).
Automated Info: Anonymous technical data via Cloudflare (IP address, browser type) for security and performance. Aggregation of this data for analytics only occurs if you select "Allow All".

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly and to analyze traffic anonymously. You can manage your preferences at any time via the "Privacy Settings" popup.

Name	Type	Duration	Description
`nehiyawak-opt-in`	Functional	365 Days	Stores your consent preference (Functional Only / Allow All). Essential for GDPR compliance.
`cf_clearance`	Security	1 Year	Stores proof of challenge passage (e.g., CAPTCHA) so you aren't challenged again.

4. How We Use Data

We use the limited data we collect solely for:

Ensuring the security and stability of the website.
Understanding aggregate traffic trends (if Analytics are enabled).

We never sell, rent, or trade email lists or personal data with other companies and businesses for marketing purposes.

5. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and GDPR, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
Opt-out: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy officer at:
[email protected]