April 2025 

The SoHo Community Association, an informal collection of residents living in the SoHo neighbourhood of London, Ontario, Canada, is committed to protecting the privacy of its members, subscribers, prospective members, and website visitors. SoHo Community Association’s practices regarding personal information are guided by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Federal Privacy Act, and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (Bill C-28).

Here’s a summary of key aspects of SoHo Community Association’s privacy policy:

  • Consent: By using SoHo Community Association’s website or providing personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree, you should not access the website or provide your personal information to SoHo Community Association.
  • Personal Information Collected: SoHo Community Association collects personal information to provide services, manage any informal memberships, and communicate with the SoHo community. This may include:
    • Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
    • Information related to your involvement with SoHo Community Association.
    • Potentially photographs or video recordings taken at SoHo Community Association events.
    • Website usage data collected through cookies, such as your IP address, visit duration, pages visited, operating system, and browser type. This data is used to improve the website and is not linked to individual identities by SoHo Community Association.
  • How Personal Information is Collected: Information is collected by SoHo Community Association through lawful and fair means, primarily directly from individuals when they engage with the association or through voluntary participation. SoHo Community Association may also obtain information from other sources, such as management firms or government agencies, where applicable.
  • Use of Personal Information: SoHo Community Association uses your personal information to:
    • Provide services and information relevant to the SoHo community.
    • Communicate about meetings, events, and community news organized by SoHo Community Association (you can opt out of these communications).
    • Potentially for activities related to the association’s goals within the community.
    • Website usage data helps SoHo Community Association understand user activity and improve the site.
  • Disclosure of Personal Information: SoHo Community Association may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
    • When legally required by a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena, or court order.
    • To service providers who assist SoHo Community Association with its operations, with the information limited to what they need to perform their services.
    • To protect the safety or security of website users or to detect and prevent fraud related to SoHo Community Association’s activities.
    • When you make an inquiry about a third-party product or service offered through SoHo Community Association’s website, they may share your contact information with that partner.
  • Third-Party Links: SoHo Community Association’s website may contain links to other sites. SoHo Community Association is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
  • Security: SoHo Community Association is committed to ensuring the security of your personal information using measures such as passwords, encryption, firewalls, and restricted access for any individuals managing the association’s data. SoHo Community Association also uses appropriate methods for destroying personal information when it is no longer needed.
  • Access to Your Information: You have the right to access the personal information SoHo Community Association holds about you by making a written request. SoHo Community Association will generally respond within thirty days, and you may be advised if a longer response time is necessary.
  • Correcting Errors: If you believe that the information SoHo Community Association holds about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that they correct it.
  • Retention of Information: Personal information is retained by SoHo Community Association only as long as necessary, up to a maximum of seven years or longer if legally required. When no longer needed, it will be destroyed, erased, or de-personalized by SoHo Community Association.
  • Cookies: SoHo Community Association’s website uses cookies to collect information about website usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Declining cookies may limit your experience with the website’s interactive features.
  • Contact: If you have any questions or concerns about SoHo Community Association’s privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, you can contact them through the information provided on their website.