YOUR DATA / YOUR CHOICE

Privacy Policy

Effective August 7, 2026

The Northern Ontario Game Incubation Network (NOGIN) is an Ontario nonprofit. This policy explains what information we collect through nogin.ca, why we use it, and the choices available to you.

Information we collect

When you create a profile, we may collect your name, email, age group, community, availability, selected roles and skills, written responses, and communication preferences. Contact forms may collect your name, email, optional phone number and message. Our server also uses essential technical information needed for security, sessions and form delivery.

Analytics and cookies

Google Analytics is optional. It does not load unless you select “Accept analytics.” If accepted, it may collect pages visited, approximate location, browser/device details and referral information using cookies. We disable advertising signals and do not use analytics to collect profile-form answers. If you decline, analytics remains disabled. Your choice is stored in your browser and can be changed below.

How we use information

We use information to maintain member profiles, connect people with relevant learning, career, volunteer and project opportunities, answer messages, improve the website, protect it from abuse, and send updates only where permission has been given.

Sharing and service providers

We do not sell personal information. Information may be handled by service providers that support our hosting, database, email and—only after consent—analytics. We may also disclose information when required by law or necessary to protect people, NOGIN or the website.

Retention, security and deletion

Profiles are kept while active or until deletion is requested. Deleted profiles may be moved to a restricted review area for up to 90 days before permanent removal. Contact messages are kept only as long as reasonably needed. We use reasonable safeguards, but no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Young people

Young people should involve a parent or guardian where indicated by the profile form. We limit collection to information needed for NOGIN activities and opportunities.

Your choices

You may update or delete your profile, unsubscribe from updates, withdraw analytics consent, or ask to access or correct your information. Contact email@nogin.ca for privacy questions or requests.

External links and changes

External websites have their own privacy practices. We may update this policy as the website or our legal obligations change; the effective date above will identify the current version.