Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/30/2025

Equal Routes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.equalroutes.ca (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organization or affiliation (if provided)

  • Any additional information shared through our contact or sign-up forms

We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics), such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

  • Referring website

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries or messages you submit through the website

  • Provide updates, newsletters, or announcements if you have opted in

  • Improve our website and understand user behavior

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

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3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our updates or newsletters, you may receive occasional emails from us about our work, events, or updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send.

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4. Data Storage and Security

We use secure third-party services (such as Squarespace and email platforms) to store and manage submitted information. While we follow industry-standard practices to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and platforms to operate and improve our website, including:

  • Squarespace

  • Google Analytics

  • Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, Buttondown)

These services may collect and store their own data under their respective privacy policies.

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6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand website traffic and user interaction. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function as intended.

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7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by Equal Routes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under 13.

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9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Please contact us if you wish to make such a request.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted will signify your acceptance of the updated terms.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

📧 admin@equalroutes.ca

🌐 www.equalroutes.ca