Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2/03/2026
Sturgeon County is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://investsturgeon.ca/
Relationship to Sturgeon County’s Corporate Website Privacy Notice
This page provides additional privacy information specific to InvestSturgeon.ca, including disclosures required for visitors from the European Union and other international jurisdictions.
It supplements, and does not replace, Sturgeon County’s official Website Privacy Notice, which applies to all County-operated websites and can be found at: https://www.sturgeoncounty.ca/privacy/
Where there is any inconsistency, the County’s Website Privacy Notice governs.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Contact us via forms or email
- Click email or phone links
- Subscribe to newsletters or request information
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization or company name
b) Usage & Technical Data
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring URLs
- Click interactions (such as phone or email link clicks)
This data is collected using tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Understand user behavior
- Improve website functionality
Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Improve website performance and usability
- Analyze trends and user behavior
- Support marketing and advertising initiatives
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Legitimate interests (such as improving our website)
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Advertising platforms (when applicable)
These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including Canada and the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Sturgeon County
Phone number: 780-939-4321
Toll Free: 1-866-939-9303
Email: ecdev@sturgeoncounty.ca
Website: https://investsturgeon.ca/
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.