As a member of Canadian Organic Growers (COG), we will keep you updated about the work we do at COG. We will deliver your tax receipt and will occasionally contact you about events, or send you information in which you've indicated an interest electronically, or by mail or by telephone. You will always be given the opportunity to decline receiving further communications from us. Our organization is committed to protecting the privacy of its employees, members, customers and other stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be accountable for how we treat the information that you choose to share with us. During the course of our work, we frequently gather and use personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information can expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of this information is subject to your consent. Our privacy practices are designed to meet these expectations.

We do not sell or trade our membership and subscription lists. However, since we our organization is based on the grassroots work of our 14 regional chapters, we do share information with our chapters so that they can mail you local newsletters or let you know about events in your area. If you do not wish to receive communications from the chapters, please let us know.

Website and Future Electronic Commerce
We use password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information we receive when a product or service is requested and/or paid for online. Our software is routinely updated to maximize protection of such information. This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Canadian Organic Growers Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices of other such sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site, and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personal data.

Updating our Privacy Policy
We regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities, and update our policy. Please check this website on an on-going basis for information on our most up-to-date practices.

Contact Information
Questions, concerns or complaints relating to Canadian Organic Growers privacy policy on the treatment of personal information should be e-mailed to: office-at-cog.ca Attention: Privacy officer.

This privacy statement applies solely to this Web site.