Privacy Policy

At AARO, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, forms, membership pages, event registrations, and communications.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • your name
  • email address
  • phone number
  • business name
  • address
  • membership related details
  • event registration details
  • any information you submit through contact forms or other website forms

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you use our website, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general usage data through analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • respond to inquiries and requests
  • process membership related actions
  • manage event registrations and communications
  • provide updates about AARO programs, services, training, and events
  • improve our website, content, and user experience
  • maintain website security and performance
  • comply with legal or administrative requirements

3. Analytics and Website Tracking

We may use tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to better understand how visitors use our website. These tools may collect information such as page visits, traffic sources, device type, and general engagement data.

This information helps us improve website performance, user experience, and marketing effectiveness. It does not usually identify you personally on its own.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, and measure performance.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only where necessary to operate our website, support membership services, process registrations, communicate with you, or comply with legal obligations. This may include trusted service providers who support our website, analytics, communications, or administration.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required for legal, administrative, membership, or operational reasons.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information through administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards. However, no website or online system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external websites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.

9. Access and Corrections

If you would like to request access to your personal information or ask for a correction, please contact us using the information below.

10. Contact Us

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

AARO
P.O Box 225, Manotick Stn Main
Manotick, ON K4M 1A5
Phone: 905-634-4040
Email: aaro@aaro.ca

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Effective Date: 06-01-2026