Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

The campaign of Sid Goyal for Ward 5 City Council, Oshawa ("the Campaign", "we", "us") is committed to protecting the personal information of anyone who interacts with us. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

By submitting information to us through our website, contact form, or in person during door-knocking and community outreach, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact details: full name, home address, phone number, and email address
• Engagement information: your interest in volunteering, hosting a lawn sign, or other campaign activities
• Community feedback: issues, concerns, or opinions you share with us
• Canvassing notes: information recorded during door-to-door outreach, including your level of support and whether you requested a lawn sign
• Financial contribution information: name and address provided for the purpose of issuing official contribution receipts, as required by the Ontario Municipal Elections Act
• Communication consent: whether you have opted in to receive campaign updates

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

• The contact form on our website
• The "Share Your Voice" community board
• In-person conversations during door-knocking and community events
• E-Transfer financial contributions sent to our campaign email
• Volunteer registration

3. Why We Collect This Information

Your information is collected solely for legitimate campaign purposes, including:

• Responding to your questions, concerns, or requests
• Coordinating volunteer activities and lawn sign placement
• Sending campaign updates to those who have given consent
• Issuing official financial contribution receipts as required by Ontario law
• Understanding the issues that matter most to Ward 5 residents
• Complying with financial reporting obligations under the Ontario Municipal Elections Act

4. How We Use and Share Your Information

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

Your information is accessed only by authorized members of the campaign team strictly for the purposes listed above. Where required by law (such as financial disclosure under the Municipal Elections Act), contribution information may be included in publicly filed election financial statements.

5. Communication Consent

We will only send you campaign updates and communications if you have explicitly opted in. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@electsidgoyal.ca. We will remove you from our contact list promptly.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Canvassing and contact data is stored securely and accessible only to the campaign team.

7. Retention

Personal information collected during the campaign will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by Ontario election finance reporting obligations. Following the conclusion of the campaign and any required retention period, personal data will be securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for communications at any time
• Request that your information be deleted, where it is not required to be retained by law

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

9. Applicable Law

This campaign operates in compliance with the Ontario Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) where applicable.

10. Contact Us