Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 19, 2024

This website is intended to provide a platform for online consultations with organizations and members of the public respecting a review of the Ontario Construction Act. By accessing or using this or any of our websites and/or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, do not use our website/s and/or services.

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your use of our website/s and the content, features, and services available through it (hereinafter referred to as “this website” or “our website”). Please read them carefully before using this website.

• You must be at least 18 years old to use our website. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of your parent or guardian to use our website.
• You must use this website in a lawful, respectful, and responsible manner. You must not use this website for any illegal, fraudulent, harmful, or offensive purpose. You must not interfere with the operation or security of this website or any of its features or services.
• You must respect our intellectual property rights and those of other parties. You must not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content on this website without the prior written permission of the owner. You must not use any of our trademarks, logos, or other identifiers or those of our partners without their consent.
• You must respect the privacy and personal information of other users of this website. You must not collect, use, or disclose any personal information of other users without their consent. You must not post, upload, or share any content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, or otherwise violates the rights of others.
• You must comply with any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific features or services on this website. You must also comply with any applicable laws and regulations that govern your use of this website.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate this website or any of its features or services at any time, for any reason, without notice or liability. We also reserve the right to change, update, or amend these Terms of Use at any time, by posting the revised version on this website. Your continued use of this website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at .

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclos your personal information when you use this website. Please read it carefully before using this website.

• Personal information means any information that can identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, phone number, or opinions.
• We collect your personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you register for an account, participate in a consultation, or contact us. We may also collect your personal information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, or location, when you use this website.
• We use your personal information for the following purposes: to provide you with the features and services of this website, to communicate with you, to improve and enhance this website, to conduct research and analysis, to comply with legal obligations, and to protect our rights and interests.
• We may share your personal information with third parties who help us operate, maintain, or improve this website, such as service providers, contractors, or researchers. We may also share your personal information with law enforcement, regulators, or other parties, if required or permitted by law.
• We protect your personal information by using reasonable security measures, such as encryption, firewalls, and access controls. However, we cannot guarantee that your personal information will be completely secure or confidential, as there are inherent risks in transmitting or storing information online.
• We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required or permitted by law. We may anonymize or aggregate your personal information for statistical or research purposes, in which case it will no longer be considered personal information.
• You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, update, delete, or withdraw your consent. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at . You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a privacy authority, if you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal information.

We may change, update, or amend this Privacy Policy at any time, by posting the revised version on this website. Your continued use of this website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at .