Nature Manitoba
Effective Date: 2026-04-09
1. Introduction
Nature Manitoba is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, members, donors, volunteers, and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information through our website and online services.
We manage personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website or organization. This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Membership information
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Donation information
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Event registration details
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Volunteer information
You may provide this information when you:
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Become a member
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Register for events or programs
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Make a donation
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Subscribe to our email newsletter
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Contact us through the website
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Referring websites
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Date and time of visits
This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve user experience.
3. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve performance and analyze website usage.
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors interact with our website. This information may include:
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on pages
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Navigation paths
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General geographic region
Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google handles data through its own privacy policies and may disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. Email Communications and Mailing Lists
If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, your contact information may be stored and managed through Mailchimp, an email marketing platform.
We may send communications about:
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Upcoming events
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Nature and conservation programs
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Volunteer opportunities
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Organizational news and updates
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Membership information
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in emails.
Our email practices are designed to comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation.
5. Donations and Payments
When you make a donation or payment through our website, payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers, including:
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Stripe
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PayPal
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Square, Inc.
These services process financial transactions securely and may collect payment details such as:
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Credit card information
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Billing address
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Transaction details
Nature Manitoba does not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Payment information is handled directly by the payment processors in accordance with their security and privacy policies.
6. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to:
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Process memberships and donations
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Register individuals for programs and events
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Communicate with members, donors, and volunteers
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Send newsletters and organizational updates
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Improve our website and services
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Maintain records for administrative, legal, and financial purposes
We collect only the information necessary for these purposes.
7. Sharing of Information
Nature Manitoba does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share personal information with trusted service providers that help operate our website and services, including:
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Website hosting providers
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Email communication services
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Payment processors
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Analytics providers
These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
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Unauthorized access
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Loss or theft
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Disclosure or misuse
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. These websites have their own privacy policies, and Nature Manitoba is not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they access.
10. Access and Correction
Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, individuals may request:
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Access to personal information we hold about them
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Corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
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Withdrawal of consent for certain uses of personal information
Requests can be made using the contact information below.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If such information is discovered, we will take steps to delete it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Nature Manitoba may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Nature Manitoba
#401 – 63 Albert Street
Winnipeg, MB
Canada R3B 1G4
info@naturemanitoba.ca
204-943-9029
naturemanitoba.ca
14. Photography and Media at Events
Nature Manitoba organizes public events, programs, workshops, and field trips. During these activities, photographs or video recordings may be taken for documentation and promotional purposes.
These images may be used in:
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Our website
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Newsletters and email communications
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Social media platforms
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Educational or promotional materials
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Annual reports or publications
By attending events organized by Nature Manitoba, participants may appear in photographs or videos taken in public settings.
If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify the event organizer or photographer at the event, and we will make reasonable efforts to respect your request.
For photographs featuring identifiable individuals in a prominent or featured manner, we may request additional consent where appropriate.
15. Volunteer Information
Nature Manitoba collects personal information from volunteers in order to coordinate programs, events, and conservation activities.
Information collected from volunteers may include:
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Name and contact information
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Emergency contact details
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Availability and areas of interest
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Relevant skills or experience
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Participation records
This information is used to:
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Organize volunteer activities
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Communicate about opportunities and schedules
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Ensure participant safety
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Maintain volunteer program records
Volunteer information is accessible only to authorized staff or coordinators and is used solely for purposes related to Nature Manitoba activities.
16. Data Retention
Nature Manitoba retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
Typical retention practices may include:
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Membership records: retained for administrative and historical purposes
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Donation records: retained as required for financial reporting and tax compliance
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Event registration information: retained for a limited period following the event
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Email subscription records: retained until an individual unsubscribes or requests removal
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Volunteer records: retained while an individual remains active in volunteer programs
When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted, anonymized, or destroyed.