Operations:
GoActive Ontario programs include, but are not limited to, the following types of programs:
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)/Paddleboarding: Typically 1 hour in duration, but may be longer or shorter depending on the scope of the activity. It includes a spectrum of activities ranging from introduction to SUP, fitness, or other recreational pursuits such as fishing, for all age ranges. This programming runs year round, with the cold months hosted within community pools as a fitness component. The leader/participant ratio is 1:8.
- Fitness:
Class. Typically 1 hour in duration, at regular morning and afternoon times throughout the week, at varied indoor, outdoor or combined locations. These run year round, accommodate small group sizes with 1 or more coaches directly instructing and supervising the activity. Some locations/classes permit infants & children to be in attendance with their parent/guardian, while others do not. This programming focuses on overall movement & conditioning, emphasizing consistent progress of the individual regardless of initial capabilities. The leader/participant ratio is 1:10.
Personal, and Semi-Personal Fitness & Wellness Training/Consultancy/Programming. These are offered by GoActive Ontario but are separate and apart from “Class” based fitness. These are conducted as a “one-to-one”, “one-to-few” (usually a one to two/three ratio), and as either as a single or multiple sessions, or any combination.
- Play: Offered through various methods and durations. This ranges from a few hours to multi-day camps intended to inspire, expose and build free physical movement, leading to sustained physical competency and confidence. It may involve and be offered with the other elements of our programming and the associated instruction, periodic and/or group specific outings, as well as coaching of “free thinking” expressed through movements in all environments, by day or night, in all weather conditions, with or without self-powered equipment. The leader/participant ratio is 1:10.
- Products: With access to and use of high-quality equipment from industry-leading brands, GoActive Ontario is able to showcase these products through their use by our staff & clients. Because of this opportunity, we are able to assist clients in the selection and purchase of products, often with excellent incentives to purchase directly from GoActive Ontario.
*For programming and activities with infants and children in attendance, please review the pertinent policies and procedures.
Operational Facilities
GoActive Ontario is headquartered in Quinte West, Ontario. All programs operate at a variety of “green spaces”, recreational facilities and bodies of water around the Bay of Quinte; typically in Quinte West, Brighton, Belleville, and Prince Edward County regions.
Policies & Procedures
Participant
A Participant is anyone participating as part of the Operations of GoActive Ontario. Participants may, or may not be a GoActive Ontario Member, Registrant, Client, Staff Member and/or Agent. Regardless of the status of a Participant with GoActive Ontario, they are bound by all documentation, Policies & Procedures, and/or Terms for the duration of their Participation with GoActive Ontario.
All Participants must indicate they have acknowledged, and where applicable completed and submitted all documents including but not limited to: Waiver, Release of Liability, & Indemnification; Special Considerations Notification; Emergency Contact Notification; Terms & Conditions; and the Policies & Procedures prior to attending or commencing any activity.
Account & Membership
GoActive Membership is free. Creation of an Account is what administratively creates a GoActive Membership (“Membership”), and is the sole method to become a GoActive Ontario Member (“Member”). Membership entitles and obligates to all rights, privileges, and responsibilities therein. Though not always necessary to participate as part of GoActive Ontario Program and/or Activity, it is the normal way for all administration and forms to be completed so that an individual may Register and Participate. In the creation of this account, the Member confirms they have Acknowledged and Accepted all Terms, and shall hereby be entered into by all involved parties upon its creation.
Staff
GoActive Ontario Staff is an individual or organisation employed by, contracted for, or charged with the duties and responsibilities and representation for/of the conduct of the Operations for GoActive Ontario.
Program/Activity Registration
Program/Activity Registration (“Registration”) is not confirmed until the required payment has been received and/or all forms completed & submitted. Program/Activity spots are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Entitlement
Entitlement of access to Program or Activity Participation to a Participant is granted so long as all applicable dues are current, and all Terms & Conditions are met. GoActive Ontario reserves the right to revoke Entitlement if these Policies and/or any other Agreements or Terms are Breached or violated.
Termination
A GoActive Ontario Registration, Participant, Membership, Account or Staff may be Terminated by GoActive Ontario for any non-compliance or breach of these Policies & Procedures, and/or all other Terms & Conditions.
Absenteeism, Tardiness, Removal & Refusal of Service
Participants are asked to email or call GoActive Ontario in advance of scheduled program start times to notify them of absenteeism or late arrival. All programs will start at the time indicated. No refunds or credits will be given due to being absent or late.
Missed classes may be permitted to be made up at the discretion of GoActiveOntario. All missed classes must be made up within a reasonable time, and to not cause unreasonable accommodation.
Removal from participation either by the individual, legal parent or guardian, or by GoActive Ontario, will be treated as a Cancellation within 72 hours, and the conditions therein.
Refusal of Service or Entitlement of a Participant by GoActive Ontario is at the sole discretion of GoActive Ontario.
Release of Minors
For the purpose of this Policy, a Minor is an individual who is not of the Age of Majority as recognized by the Laws of the Province of Ontario. Children & Youth programs are designed for Minors. Parents and/or Legal Guardians must provide information regarding the release of their Minor at the end of each Activity or Program. If a Minor is allowed to leave independently or another Individual is to pick up them up, the immediately responsible GoActive Ontario Staff must be notified. Staff may ask this Individual for multiple forms of government issued identification if they are unknown and may additionally contact the Parent and/or Guardian.
GoActive Ontario Staff reserve the right to refuse release of the Minor if all conditions are not met, if they are not notified by the parent/legal guardian, or at their sole discretion, and may contact appropriate agencies to transfer custody of the Minor as required.
Standards of Conduct, Expected Behaviours, and the Right to Self-Determination
GoActive Ontario subscribes to a standard of conduct and expected behaviours of its Participants. GoActive Ontario acknowledges, and encourages, a right to Self-Determination. These standards, expectations, and rights, imply responsibility, and accountability for ones’ actions. There are limitations of response by GoActive Ontario staff and/or agents, acting in the interests of GoActive Ontario its participants, and bystanders.
GoActive Ontario provides services to and in presence of varied populations, including legal adults and minors. Any and all actions and behaviours, and how they are perceived by others within the activity and public, will reflect on the individual, group and GoActive Ontario.
As a Condition of activity with GoActive Ontario, Participants, hereby agree to abide by all safety, use, conduct & other guidelines and regulations, either explicit or implied, while using or partaking in activities at/with GoActive Ontario facilities, venues, and equipment. Additionally, they agree to dress and conduct themselves in a manner deemed appropriate for the activities and participant populations & clientele GoActive Ontario serves and operates around.
Regardless of location, in real life or on any forum/media associated with GoActive Ontario, please remember the following:
- Participation, and right of refusal. GoActiveOntario is an activity-based entity. GoActive Ontario leads,and instructs all levels of ability with our programming. It is understood there are varied personal experiences and responses to different stimulus, regardless of ability. The responsibility for the outcome of experience of activity is a shared one, between provider and participant. It is the providers’ responsibility to encourage participation, through various methods, cues and techniques. It is the Participant’s responsibility to be responsive to those methods, cues, and techniques, and to participate as much as possible, towards the goal of the desired outcome. At times, and within reason, Participants will be encouraged to move out of their personal comfort zones. At no time, will a Participant’s health and/or safety be placed at risk. All Participants, retain the right of refusal to any activity, at any time. This right of refusal shall be taken as explicit, and all measures will be taken by GoActive Ontario Staff to ensure the return to an appreciable “comfort zone” for the participant, with due consideration to the health & safety of all Participants. All program Participants will not be expected to involve themselves in any situation in which they feel their physical, emotional or intellectual safety is at risk.
- Right to respect, dignity, and freedom of expression. Everyone has a right to respect, dignity, and freedom of expression. This is explicit under the Canadian Human Rights Act and may be expressed in other statute or limitation, under the Province of Ontario and/or the Federal Government of Canada. As a rule, treat all others as you yourself would like to be treated. GoActive Ontario staff, agents, and participants that have found themselves not in line with that are expected to take measures to repair it as soon as possible and most appropriately. Those whom believe have been maltreated, are expected to notify the offending party(ies) as soon as appreciably possibly, so reparations may be made. The assumption of GoActive Ontario, its staff, agents, and participants is that we are all seeking improvement in self, group, and community-in any combination, priority or variation. Positive environments are essential to that. GoActive Ontario will do the utmost to provide such an environment, in consideration of the group participating, bystanders, and community, as is permitted by law. In reading and understanding this document, it is agreed upon by GoActive Ontario staff, agents and participants, to be supportive of that. When any action, language, or behaviour contrary to the support of this type of environment is indicated or observed, then it is expected the party self-identify and will cease any and all actions contrary to the aforementioned considerations, and/or remove themselves until such time they are able to support. If self-identification or cessation is not timely or effective, then the party may be asked to cease and/or remove themselves until such time they are able to support.
- Minors.
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- Attendance. Minors are permitted to be in attendance to programming, where indicated. This attendance comes with conditions placed on the Parent and/or Legal Guardian (“Guardian”) permitting the Minor to Participate, to ensure the Minor conducts themselves in accordance with these and all other Policies and Terms. It is expressed to the Parent and/or Guardian, that they, and they alone, are solely responsible for the actions of the Minors for whom they take charge, and will be held to account. In the spirit of child/parent participation and fairness to all, it is recognized that each child/parent relationship is different. However, these relationships are pragmatic and unpredictable in nature, therefore there must be consideration given to risk mitigation. The emphasis is on prevention and planning, however, it is recognized that not all situations can be prevented. Situations may be engaged, and the expectation is they will be engaged with a focus on de-escalation. At no time, will the Minor be permitted to conduct themselves in a manner which places themselves, or others at risk. If at any time the Minor does present a risk to themselves or others, it is essential the Minor be brought to cease the action in reasonable time and fashion so as to not create or further risk or disturbance. Examples of disturbance or risk include, but are not limited to: Creating distractions which are deleterious to the conduct of Operations, Activity, Participants or Environment; projecting, dropping or otherwise moving items within the activity space they are not directly involved with; placing themselves within close proximity of participants conducting physical movements for which they do not agree or permit the minor to be; placing themselves within close proximity of objects which may fall or drop unpredictably and could harm themselves or others. It is expected the parent and/or legal guardian engage the minor directly. If the parent and/or legal guardian does not engage or is not present to engage, then reasonable measures will be taken to engage and remediate the conduct of the minor. If remediation is not possible within a reasonable period of time, then the minor and/or the parent and/or guardian will be requested to leave the activity.
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- Participation. As a guideline, Minors at 12 years and greater may participate on a case-by-case basis in regular Activities with the expectation the Minor displays the attributes expected to participate in an environment with like-minded Adults. Minors aged 12 to 14 years of age, may only participate while the Parent or Guardian is present. GoActive Ontario will be the sole determiner if the subject Minor may participate in regular Activities. This determination will take into account the following and other factors:
- physical and emotional maturity;
- physical ability to safely perform the activity; and
- ability to acknowledge and follow instructions.
- Conflict & negative interactions, and resolution. GoActive Ontario operates in varied locations, populations and age groups. The Facilities and Environments, and the unfamiliarity they may present, as well as the physical nature during the conduct of Activities of GoActive Ontario, may bring about varied physiological, and behavioural responses in individuals. It is acknowledged this may lead to Conflict. However, this does not remove the right to self-determination. GoActive Ontario operates on the premise of creating and acting as a Steward for positive interactive Environments. Measures are taken to ensure this is possible and that Activities and Outcomes are predictable. However, it is acknowledged that not every situation, Outcome and/or interaction is Predictable. If there is conflict and/or negative interactions having an obvious negative impact on the conduct of Activity, Operations, or Environment of GoActive Ontario, the involved parties are expected to bring an immediate resolution to the conflict away from the activity or to depart immediately. The expectation is they will take action with a focus on de-escalation. The response of GoActive Ontario Staff is limited. It is not the responsibility of any GoActive Ontario Staff to bring resolution, mediate or otherwise engage negative interpersonal events, and have been instructed as such. Therefore referring the matter to appropriate authorities may follow.
- Intoxicants. GoActive Ontario Participants shall not knowingly be under the influence of, nor possess, nor consume legal or non-legal, non-prescription or recreational drugs, and shall not consume alcohol, tobacco or cannabis, on or at within reasonable proximity GoActive Ontario property, facilities or venues of operations.
- Venues & Equipment. Venues and/or equipment which GoActive Ontario uses, deserve the utmost respect as this may affect the level of enjoyment of others, and dignity for their time, effort and investment. Should either be deliberately harmed or damaged, by misuse, negligence, partial or full cost required to remediate the damage and associated loses (ie. Revenue), may be recovered from the Parties responsible either by GoActive Ontario, or its Partners.
- Communications. Please refer to the “Terms & Conditions”. As guidance, keep all posts and communications relevant and respectful to Activities of GoActive Ontario, and its Participants.
Disclosure of Special Considerations, Limitations of Pre-existing Medical Conditions, & Medication
Special considerations, limitations of pre-existing medical conditions, that could affect the Participant or the conduct of Activities in various Environments (ie. water, austere environments, etc.), ought to be disclosed to GoActive Ontario Staff. GoActive Ontario does not need to know the specific diagnoses or conditions, simply the limitations and/or interventions required to respond to or otherwise mitigate them.
This may be through use of MedicAlert jewelry, verbal or written instruction (ie. diabetes/insulin, severe allergies/EpiPen injector). Emergency and First Aid intervention will follow the protocols contained herein. There may be considerations that may need to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. At the Participants discretion, it is requested to discuss with the relevant GoActive Ontario Staff, prior to the commencement of the activity.
Risk Assessment, Significant Incidents, and Emergency Planning, Protocols & Reporting
Risk Assessments, determination & definition of “Significant Incident(s)”, and emergency planning & protocols, and reporting procedures are in place for all GoActive Ontario Activities.
All Staff conducting Activities, are “First Aid” certified to International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and/or Canadian Federal Accredited life-saving standards, and activity appropriate certified practices (in-house and/or industry body). At a minimum, a complete First Aid kit is taken on all Activities and may be supplemented from time to time with specific equipment meant to mitigate additional risks and/or hazards.
There is an expected responsibility of all GoActive Ontario Participants, to exercise Due Diligence when planning for and the conduct of Activities, to include Emergency and/or Urgent situational awareness and planning.
GoActive Participants are not required to provide Urgent or Emergency Care or Response, if they are personally at risk, or would pose a risk to others. If they do so, they do so at their sole discretion.
All incidents and accidents involving GoActive Participants and occurring during the conduct of GoActive Ontario Activities will follow the respective protocols, and reporting procedures, as well as the respective Laws, Acts and Statutes of the Province of Ontario, and the Federal Government of Canada.
Significant Incidents. Incidents regarding Urgent or Emergency Care or Response, or Health, Safety and/or Wellbeing shall be treated as a “Significant Incident”, and require reporting to the GoActive Ontario Directing Staff.
Reporting. All Significant Incidents shall be reported to the directing staff of GoActive Ontario Directing Staff.
Health & Safety
GoActive Ontario considers health & safety a priority and makes all efforts to promote and encourage to Participants and/or their Parents/Guardians preventative health & safety strategies. Methods to minimize health risks are integrated into Activities, Programs and Work Practices to influence a healthy and safe Environment. In general, it is the expectation of all Participants they ought reasonably to know what good choices are, and that they are made.
Guidelines
Weather:
- Weather reports for the activity area and/or region shall be verified within a reasonable time to confirm conduct and/or commencement of outdoor activities;
- If the weather poses a safety hazard, the activity and/or location shall be changed, deferred and/or canceled; and
- If unsafe weather conditions occur during an activity, the activity will immediately cease, and all involved will move to a reasonably safe location.
General:
- While outdoors, all GoActive Ontario Staff will wear and/or have immediately available to them seasonally appropriate environmental protective clothing, and all participants will be encouraged as well;
- While not always possible, GoActive Ontario Staff shall make a concerted effort to seek environmental protection from intense conditions while facilitating outdoor activities (ie. UV/Sun exposure, Wind, etc.);
- Participants will be encouraged to bring sufficient and appropriate hydration and nutrition to the activity;
- Staff shall be able to identify the signs and symptoms of environmental exposure, dehydration, acute metabolic conditions (ie. lack of sufficient calories for physical exertion) inline with protocols outlined in first aid certified to International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and/or Canadian Federal Accredited life-saving standards;
- Participants who report or show signs of illness are encouraged to stay home, for the well being of self and others;
- Staff, must be able to identify participants with specific considerations and/or medical requirements, or limitations as a result of a pre-existing medical condition, as applicable contained within these policies;
- First Aid kits and specific equipment to augment potential response to risk and/or hazards, will be carried by Staff and/or Participants at all times and be easily accessible to ensure supplies/equipment are readily available for any incident which occurs;
- GoActive Ontario operates in varied times of day and/or light, environments, climates, and temperatures. Signal and identification measures will be taken to ensure individuals and/or the group may be identifiable, and identified at all times.
- Environment/area condition and wildlife reports will be verified prior to a program as applicable;
- Environments/areas will be chosen that are appropriate to the abilities of the group;
- Rules & guidelines pertinent to each Activity/Program will be communicated at each Session, Activity, and/or Program prior to commencement, such as “leave no trace” best practices (ie. pack out what you pack in) and safety hazards prior to the Activity, and actions to perform if an individual is lost or gets separated from the main group;
- In order to confirm and instill confidence in the function, use and/or employment of signal and safety devices to include, but not limited to audible/whistle, visual/flashlight, and throw bags/heaving lines, they shall be operationally verified and confirmed prior to activity commencement by each individual.
- Groups shall stay together within talking and/or visual distance of one another;
- All involved will follow the designated route and observe and respect all signs and postings;
- Head-counts will be performed of all involved on a regular basis;
- An operationally verified cell phone and/or other two-way radio signal device capable of voice transmission and receipt shall be taken on all excursions; and
- The Staff has the right to cancel and/or evacuate Activities at their discretion.
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) & Waterborne activities:
Weak swimmers or those with poor confidence or skills/competencies in the specific water environment shall make themselves identifiable to the appropriate GoActive Ontario Staff; and
All GoActive Ontario Participants while engaged in SUP activities on a body of water, shall follow the Transport Canada guidelines with regard to Small Vessel Regulations, Subpart 5, Exceptions for Human-Powered Pleasure Craft.
PFD’s must:
- Be accredited by an appropriate and recognized governing body approved PFD will be on all PFD’s at all times;
- Have sound signaling (whistle) attached at all times; and
- Have an operating watertight flashlight, if SUP or other watercraft is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.
- All GoActive Ontario Participants engaged in SUP activities, such as park and play at the waterfront, dock, or surf wave, surf beach, must:
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- Have immediate and ready access to an appropriate governing body approved PFD at all times with a whistle. They are not required to wear such a device, but are encouraged to; and
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- Must make use of an appropriate ankle or waist-belt leash attached appropriately between the SUP and the body.
- All GoActive Ontario Participants engaged in SUP activities, whom are Minors, identified weak swimmers or those with poor confidence in the specific water environment, shall don a PFD at all times; and
- All GoActive Ontario Participants paddling across a body of water, must;
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- Wear a PFD at all times with a whistle (no buoyant heaving/throw line required); or
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- Carry a PFD on board with attached whistle and a buoyant heaving/throw line; and
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- Must make use of an appropriate ankle or waist-belt leash attached appropriately between the SUP and the body.
*In case of discrepancy between this policy and the appropriate Transport Canada regulation, the latter shall take precedence.
PRIVACY POLICY
LAST UPDATE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY – 01 April 2019
BEFORE USING OUR SITES, PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY.
This Privacy Policy is applicable to Popiel & Sons Incorporated O/A GoActive Ontario (the “Company”) and sets out our policy on the gathering and use of information on this site and our other sites (collectively “Sites”). The Company complies with Canadian Federal and Provincial privacy laws and regulations including the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act.
This website is owned and operated by GoActive Ontario. Our website address is https://goactiveontario.ca. At GoActive Ontario, we are committed to providing our customer with exceptional service, and as part of that commitment to protecting the privacy of our visitors while they interact with the content, products, and services on this site (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and features contracted for use through Third Party Service Providers (the “Service Provider”) collecting, using or disclosing personal information on behalf of GoActive Ontario and/or Popiel & Sons Incorporated only. It does not apply to other websites to which we link nor does it apply or other any service providers not contracted for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information on behalf of GoActive Ontario and/or Popiel & Sons Incorporated. The Service Provider may have their own Privacy Policy, to which this Policy does not supersede. Their Privacy Policy is available here https://www.mindbodyonline.com/privacy-policy
Because we gather certain types of information about our users, we want you to understand what information we collect about you, how we collect, how that information is used, and how you can control disclosure of it. You agree that your use of the Site signifies your assent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.
- Our Commitment and Regulatory Responsibilities
We have a strong commitment and responsibilities to protecting personal information as a result of the Government of Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). PIPEDA sets the ground rules for how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of for-profit, commercial activities across Canada.
We will inform our customers of why and how we collect, use and disclose their personal information, obtain their consent where required, and only handle their personal information in a manner that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.
This Personal Information Protection Policy, in compliance with PIPEDA, outlines the principles and practices we will follow in protecting customers’ personal information. Our privacy commitment includes ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of our customers’ personal information and allowing our customers’ to request access to, and correction of, their personal information.
This Personal Information Protection Policy applies to GoActive Ontario and Popiel & Sons Incorporated.
- Definitions
Personal Information – means data about an “identifiable individual”. e.g., including name, age, home address and phone number, income, education and employment information. It is information that on its own or combined with other pieces of data, can identify you as an individual. Personal information does not include contact information (described below).
Contact information – means information that would enable an individual to be contacted at a place of business and includes name, position name or title, business telephone number, business address, business email or business fax number. Contact information is not covered by this policy or PIPEDA.
- What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Through the Site and/or the Service Provider, We collect two types of information from you: i) information that you voluntarily provide to us (e.g. through a voluntary registration process, sign-ups or emails); and ii) information that is derived through automated tracking mechanisms
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- Voluntary Registration Information
In order to fully access this Site and/or the services of the Service Provider, you must first complete the registration process, during which we will collect personal information about you. The information will include your name, address, email address, phone number, emergency contact notification, age, biometrics, physical abilities and limitations, medical limitations that may affect the conduct of activity and its Participants, and other information required to effectively conduct Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation.
By registering with us, you consent to the use and method of disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy
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- Voluntary Information for Services and Features
We also collect personally identifiable information when you choose to use certain features of the Site and/or Service Provider, including i) making purchases, ii) consenting to receive email or text messages about upcoming promotions or events, iii) consenting to receive email, iv) participating in our forum, v) commenting on on articles, and others. When you choose to use these additional features, we require you to provide your “Contact Information” in addition to other personal information that may be required to complete a transaction such as your phone number, billing and shipping addresses, and credit card information. Occasionally, we may also request information such as your shopping preferences and demographics which will help us better serve you and our others in the future.
- How we use your information
www.goactiveontario.ca only uses your personal information for the original purposes it was given. Your personal information will not be sold or otherwise transferred to unaffiliated third parties without your approval at the time of collection.
www.goactiveontario.ca will not disclose, use, give or sell any personal information to third parties for any purposes other than to our suppliers and other third parties who need to know in order to deliver services on behalf of www.goactiveontario.ca unless required to do so by law. Further, www.goactiveontario.ca reserves the right to contact you regarding matters relevant to the underlying service provided and/or the information collected.
Please note that personally identifiable information is used only to provide you with a more enjoyable, convenient online experience and to help us identify and/or provide information, products or services that may be of interest to you. We use your personally identifiable information to support and enhance your use of the Site and Service Provider, and their features, including without limitation, to: verify identity; identify customer preferences; open and manage an account; deliver requested products and services; guarantee or reserve a service; enrol the client in a program; send out organizational or promotional information; and to ensure a high standard of service to our customers; tracking and otherwise supporting your use of the Site and Service Provider.
www.goactiveontario.ca may use your personal information for target advertising toward you based on things such as region, gender, interests, goals, habits, etc.
We may permit certain trusted third parties to track usage, analyse data such as the source address that a page request is coming from, your IP address or domain name, the date and time of the page request, the referring Web site (if any) and other parameters in the URL. This is collected in order to better understand our Web site usage, and enhance the performance of services to maintain and operate the Site and certain features on the Site. We may use third parties to host the Site: operate various features available on the Site; send emails; analyse data; provide search results and links and assist in fulfilling your orders.
Also, we may share personally identifiable or other information with our parent, subsidiaries, divisions or affiliates.
We may transfer personally identifiable information as an asset in connection with a proposed or actual merger or sale (including any transfers made as part of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding) involving all or part of our business or as part of a corporate reorganization, stock sale or other change in control.
www.goactiveontario.ca may disclose Contact information in special cases where we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating our terms and conditions of use or may be causing injury or interference with our rights, property, our customers or anyone who could be harmed by such activities
WE ARE NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE OR OTHER INFORMATION YOU CHOOSE TO SUBMIT IN FORUM SUCH AS A BULLETIN BOARD, CHAT ROOM OR ANY OTHER PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE AREA OF THE SITE.
You will receive notice when your personally identifiable information might be provided to any third party for an reason other than as set forth in this Privacy Policy, and you will have an opportunity to request that we not share such information.
We use non-identifying and aggregate information to better design our website and for business and administrative purposes. We may also use or share with third parties for any purpose aggregated data that contains no personally identifiable information.
- Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer tied to information about the user. www.goactiveontario.ca uses cookies to store visitor’s preferences and to record session information. Our Site may use, and our Service Provider uses “Cookies” and other tracking technologies. Cookies enable us to serve secure pages to our users without asking them to sign in repeatedly.
If you have an account and you log in to this Site or Service Provider, we/they will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them. If a user’s system is idle for a defined time, the cookie will expire, forcing the user to sign in again to continue their session. This prevents unauthorised access to the user’s information while they are away from their computer.
You may set most browsers to notify you if you receive a cookie, or you may choose to block cookies with your browser, but please note that if you choose to erase or block cookies, you will need to re-enter your original user ID and Password to gain access to certain parts of the Site or Service Provider.
If you leave a comment on our Site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for a period of time.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It typically expires after 1 day.
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- Media.
If you upload images to the Site, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
- 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.
- How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our Site and/or Service Provider (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
- What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. 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.
- Accessing and Updating Your Personal Information and Preferences
We, either through our Site or Third Party, provide mechanisms for updating and correcting your personal information for many of our services. You may modify or remove any of your personal information at any time by logging into your account and accessing features such as edit and account.
- How we protect your information
We are committed to protection the information we receive from you. We take appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorised access to or unauthorised alteration, disclosure or destruction of data. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we maintain appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information and data stored on our system. While no computer system is completely secure, we believe the measures the have implemented reduce the likelihood of security problems to a level appropriate to the type of data involved.
- Children’s Privacy and Parental Controls
We do not solicit any personal information from children. If you are not 18 or older, you are not authorised to use the Site. Parents should be aware that there are parental control tools available online that can be used to prevent children from submitting information online without parental permission or from accessing material that is harmful to minors.
- Disclaimer to Security
By consenting to the Terms and Conditions of the Site and hence the Privacy Policy, you consent that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee or warrant the security of any information you provide to us and you transmit such information to us at your own risk.
- Notification of Changes
GoActive Ontario reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time at its sole discretion. If at some point in the future, there is a change to our Privacy Policy, unless we obtain your express consent, such change will only apply to information collected after the revised Privacy Policy took effect. Your continued use of the Site indicates your assent to the Privacy Policy as posted.
- Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy please contact:
www.goactiveontario.ca
operations@goactiveontario.ca
- Third Part Sub-Processors
The following is a list of current third-party vendors that may either directly or indirectly collect information from you in their capacity as a Sub-Processor. Please review the relevant privacy policies (links current as of the date of publication of this Privacy Policy) for further information on how each third party handles your Personal Information:
