Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 19, 2025
Last Updated: June 19, 2025
Previous Edition: June 29, 2016

The Morden Corn & Apple Festival (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and complying with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website: https://www.cornandapple.com.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide through forms, applications, surveys, or correspondence

We do not collect or store any financial or payment information through our website.

2. When We Collect It

We collect information when you:

  • Fill out a form (e.g., applications, feedback, contact)

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Register as a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer

  • Enter a contest or promotion

  • Interact with our site or contact us directly

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about your application, registration, or inquiry

  • Send festival updates, newsletters, or other information you’ve opted into

  • Improve our website and services

  • Administer contests or surveys

  • Comply with legal requirements

We will only use your personal information for the purposes stated or as permitted by law.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

  • Restricted access to authorized personnel only

  • Use of reputable third-party platforms with secure data practices (e.g., Google Forms, Mailchimp)

  • Regular website security monitoring

We do not process credit card transactions through our site.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

  • Understand visitor behaviour and preferences

  • Improve website functionality and performance

  • Track traffic and site usage (via tools like Google Analytics)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain features of the site.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google, Mailchimp) to help operate our website or communicate with users. These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any outside parties.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

As a Canadian resident, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (www.priv.gc.ca)

To request access or correction, contact us using the details at the bottom of this policy.

8. Email Communications and Unsubscribing

We may contact you with festival updates or marketing emails if you’ve opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails

  • Contacting us at: info@cornandapple.com

We will promptly honour all unsubscribe requests. Please also note if you are a registered vendor are unsubscribing we won’t be able to communicate with you anymore via email.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly indicated.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact:

Morden Corn & Apple Festival
13–379 Stephen Street
Morden, MB R6M 1V1
Canada
📧 info@cornandapple.com
🌐 https://www.cornandapple.com