Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how the Office of Sima Acan, Member of Parliament for Oakville West, collects, uses, and protects personal information through this website. Our office is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable Canadian and Ontario privacy laws, including the Privacy Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information that is necessary to provide you with services, respond to your inquiries, and support your interactions with our office. This may include:

• Personal Information that you voluntarily provide through web forms, email, or other communications, such as:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  • Details of your inquiry or request
• Technical Information automatically collected through your use of the website, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website

This technical information is collected using standard web server logs and analytics tools (e.g., cookies, tracking pixels) to improve the performance, accessibility, and security of our website.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information will be used only for the purposes for which it was collected, including to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests for assistance
• Provide updates or information related to the work of MP Sima Acan, if you opt in to receive communications
• Improve the functionality, security, and user experience of the website
• Meet legal and administrative requirements of the House of Commons

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your information may be disclosed:

• To federal departments or agencies when necessary to assist with your inquiry (e.g., Service Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
• If required by law, regulation, or court order
• With your explicit consent

All information collected by this office is handled in accordance with House of Commons rules and applicable federal and provincial privacy legislation.

Cookies and Web Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Web analytics may be performed using services hosted in Canada or by trusted third-party providers. IP addresses are anonymized where possible.

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. Personal information collected through this website is stored on secure servers and accessed only by authorized personnel. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. You should be aware that information sent over the Internet may be intercepted.

Your Rights

Under Canadian and Ontario privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw your consent to the use of your information, subject to legal and administrative requirements

To exercise these rights, please contact our office using the information below.

External Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Office of Sima Acan, MP for Oakville West
House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario
sima.acan@parl.gc.ca
https://simaacan.civicdesk.ca