Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

Application & Acceptance

These Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy apply exclusively to the website https://dtc-cnc.org. By visiting and using this website, you accept all terms and conditions set forth in this document.

About Digital Trust Canada

Digital Trust Canada is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity by advancing safe and seamless digital credentials. We operationalize Canada's federated digital trust infrastructure, enabling secure, sovereign data sharing for every Canadian organization.

Website Use Principles

By using this website, you agree not to:

• •Divert the normal use of the site for illegal purposes
• •Restrict or prevent access by other users
• •Engage in unethical practices
• •Introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful code
• •Attempt unauthorized access to our servers or systems

Intellectual Property

Digital Trust Canada holds the intellectual property rights, or holds a license to use, on the entire content of the website. Use is limited to the terms specified herein. Use of the Digital Trust Canada logo requires prior written consent.

Information Collection

We collect personal information through:

• •Contact forms on the website
• •Collaborative project submissions
• •Direct email communication

Information collected may include: name, email address, phone number, and request details.

Information Use & Sharing

Your information is used to:

• •Respond to your requests and inquiries
• •Assess project submissions
• •Contact you regarding Digital Trust Canada initiatives

Information may be shared with:

• •Digital Trust Canada leadership
• •Steering Committee and Board members
• •Potential collaborators or funders for specific projects
• •Third-party service providers (subject to confidentiality agreements)

Collaborative Project Confidentiality

The existence and description of collaborative projects are considered public information by Digital Trust Canada and are not subject to confidentiality provisions after submission. Co-created project information becomes public once submitted.

Data Protection Measures

Digital Trust Canada implements several security measures:

• •Antivirus requirements for all systems
• •Confidentiality agreements with contractors and staff
• •Restricted access permissions based on authorized need
• •Secure destruction of outdated data
• •Regular security audits and updates

Your Data Rights

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting our Privacy Officer at legal.compliance@dtc-cnc.org. Consent can be withdrawn subject to legal restrictions.

Cookie Usage

Our website uses cookies to:

• •Maintain session settings
• •Remember your preferences
• •Analyze website traffic

Non-essential cookies are disabled by default. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Tools & Services

We use the following third-party services:

• •SendGrid (email services)
• •Google Analytics (website analytics)
• •Google reCAPTCHA (spam prevention)

These services have their own privacy policies. Digital Trust Canada is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Digital Trust Canada is not responsible in any way for external third-party websites or their data practices.

Disclaimer

Digital Trust Canada makes no representations and offers no warranty to the user with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this website. Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the provincial laws of Quebec and Canadian federal laws applicable in that province.

Modifications

Digital Trust Canada reserves the right to update website content and these terms without notice. Continued use indicates acceptance of changes.