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Privacy Policy

Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP)
Website: www.investcentralalberta.ca
Last updated: October 20, 2026

1. Introduction
The Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how CAEP collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects personal information through our website, online forms, member services, communications, and digital platforms. CAEP handles personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), where applicable.


2. Information we collect
CAEP may collect personal information when you interact with our website or services.


Information you provide voluntarily
This may include:

  • Name and job title

  • Organization or municipality

  • Email address and telephone number

  • Membership inquiries and application information

  • Newsletter subscription details

  • Event or training registration information

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Correspondence and other information you choose to provide


Member account information
For registered CAEP members, we may collect and maintain information necessary to create and manage member accounts, including:

  • Name and email address

  • Associated organization or municipality

  • Membership category or access role

  • Account activation and access information

  • Member account status

Passwords and authentication are managed through the website's authentication service.


Information collected automatically
When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected through cookies, analytics, and website systems, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Approximate geographic location

  • Website pages visited

  • Traffic sources and referring websites

  • Session information and website interactions

For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

3. How we use personal information
CAEP collects and uses personal information for purposes including:

  • Responding to questions and website inquiries

  • Processing and following up on membership inquiries

  • Managing CAEP membership relationships

  • Providing access to member-only website resources

  • Communicating with members about CAEP services and activities

  • Managing event and training registrations

  • Sending newsletters and other communications where permitted

  • Providing information about regional economic development and investment

  • Improving website content, performance, accessibility, and usability

  • Maintaining website security and preventing unauthorized access

  • Meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations

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CAEP limits its collection and use of personal information to purposes that are reasonable and appropriate for its activities.


4. Membership inquiries and member accounts
When you submit a membership inquiry, CAEP uses the information provided to evaluate your request and communicate with you about membership options. Membership inquiries may be directed to CAEP staff responsible for membership development, including Paul Salvatore. Registered members may be provided with access to a secure Member Area containing resources, reports, training information, events, and economic development tools. Access may be determined by membership category or approved member role. CAEP uses account information to establish, maintain, and manage member access.


5. Newsletters and email communications
CAEP may send newsletters, event announcements, economic development updates, membership communications, and other relevant information. Where required, CAEP obtains consent before sending commercial electronic communications.
Recipients of marketing or promotional emails can withdraw their consent by using the unsubscribe link included in the communication or by contacting CAEP.


Unsubscribing from optional communications does not necessarily prevent CAEP from sending essential administrative or membership-related notices.


6. Economic data and third-party platforms
CAEP provides regional economic development information through its website and the CityViz Economic Development Data Platform. Interactive CityViz data, dashboards, and other tools may be embedded within the CAEP website. When visitors interact with embedded third-party services, technical or usage information may be processed by the relevant service provider.
CAEP does not intend for public economic data displays to identify individual website visitors. Visitors should also review the privacy policies of third-party services where applicable.


7. Website analytics and cookies
CAEP uses cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand website performance and visitor behaviour.
These technologies may help us understand:

  • How visitors reach the website

  • Which content is most frequently viewed

  • How visitors navigate the site

  • Which devices and browsers are used

  • How visitors interact with website features

This information helps CAEP improve its website and digital services.

Visitors can review our Cookie Policy for additional information about cookies and available preferences.

 

8. How information may be shared
CAEP does not sell personal information.
Personal information may be shared with authorized employees, contractors, or service providers where reasonably necessary to operate the website and deliver CAEP services.
These may include providers supporting:

  • Website hosting and member accounts

  • Email communications and newsletters

  • Website analytics

  • Economic data and embedded digital tools

  • Event registration and administration

  • Technical support and website maintenance

CAEP may also disclose personal information where required or permitted by law.

 

9. Storage, security, and retention
CAEP takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, loss, or alteration. Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including applicable operational, contractual, or legal requirements. Where personal information is no longer required, CAEP will take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it, as appropriate.


No method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

10. Service providers and processing outside Canada
CAEP uses external technology providers to operate its website and digital services. These providers may process or store information outside Alberta or Canada, where it may be subject to the laws of another jurisdiction. CAEP remains responsible for handling personal information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and uses appropriate safeguards when engaging service providers. 


11. Accessing and correcting your information
Individuals may request access to personal information held by CAEP or ask for corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information, subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions.
Requests should be made in writing to CAEP's designated privacy contact.
CAEP will respond in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.


12. Withdrawing consent
Where CAEP relies on consent to collect, use, or disclose personal information, individuals may withdraw that consent, subject to legal, contractual, or other applicable restrictions.
Withdrawal of consent may affect CAEP's ability to provide certain services, communications, or member-account functionality.

 

To withdraw consent, please contact CAEP using the details below.

 

13. External websites and services
The CAEP website may provide links to third-party websites, platforms, and resources. CAEP is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services operated by independent third parties. Visitors are encouraged to review the applicable privacy policies before providing personal information.


14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
CAEP may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, organizational practices, third-party services, or applicable privacy requirements. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.


15. Contact information
Questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to:
Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP)
Attention: Designated Privacy Officer
Email: info@dangeroustoaster.com
Phone: 587-447-2237
Website: www.investcentralalberta.ca

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