Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 04, 2026

TThis Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our website. 

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.  

1. Who We Are 

This website is managed by Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn on behalf of the Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq. In this Privacy Policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn, and “you” refers to any visitor or user of our website. 

2. Information We Collect 

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any information you include when contacting us through the website. 

We may also collect certain information automatically when you use the website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, date and time of visit, referring website, and other usage data. 

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies 

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand how visitors use the website, remember preferences, and improve the visitor experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies. 

4. How We Use Personal Information 

We may use personal information for the following purposes: 

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the website. 
  • To respond to questions, requests, or communications from you. 
  • To monitor website performance, usage, and security. 
  • To protect the website, our organization, and visitors from misuse, fraud, or security incidents. 
  • To comply with legal, regulatory, or organizational obligations. 

5. How We Share Personal Information 

  • With service providers who help us operate, host, maintain, secure, or analyze the website. 
  • When required or permitted by law, including in response to valid legal requests. 
  • To protect our rights, property, safety, website users, or the public. 
  • With your consent or at your direction. 

6. Retention of Personal Information 

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Usage data may be retained for a shorter period unless needed for security, troubleshooting, analytics, or legal purposes. 

7. Storage and Transfers 

Personal information may be processed or stored in Canada or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Privacy laws in those jurisdictions may differ from those in Nova Scotia or Canada. When we use service providers, we take reasonable steps to require appropriate safeguards for personal information under their control. 

8. Your Privacy Choices and Rights 

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask that it be corrected, or ask questions about how we handle personal information. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request. 

9. Security 

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

10. Third-Party Websites 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit. 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above. Changes are effective when posted on this page. 

12. Contact Us 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, you can contact us at: