Last updated: May 2026

Introduction

The Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit and interact with our website at cdnsba.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, and other contact details submitted through our contact forms or event registration
• Membership information provided during the registration or renewal process
• Communications you send to CSBA by email or through the website

Information collected automatically:

• Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited
• Cookie and usage data collected through standard web analytics tools (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

CSBA uses collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information or services
• Administer membership accounts and deliver member communications
• Process event registrations and related correspondence
• Improve the functionality and content of our website
• Send newsletters, policy updates, or other communications where you have consented to receive them
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

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

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how the site is used. Cookies may be used to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns through tools such as Google Analytics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the site.

Disclosure of Information

CSBA will not disclose your personal information without your consent, except where required by law or as necessary to provide services you have requested. Where we engage third-party service providers (such as email platforms or event registration systems), those providers are required to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information CSBA holds about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any email we send
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal retention requirements

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Security

CSBA takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to cdnsba.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

CSBA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Canadian School Boards Association executivedirector@cdnsba.org.