Privacy Policy
ETT’s Commitment
The Elementary Teachers of Toronto is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains current information management practices on our websites.
The handling of all personal information by ETT is governed by Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA or FOIPOP). We are committed to protecting your privacy whether you are browsing for information or conducting business with ETT online.
When you visit our website, we will not collect your personal information unless you choose to use and receive online products and services that require it. For transactions involving credit cards, ETT systems use up-to-date security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information.
Communications
When you opt in to receive messages from ETT, we collect:
- Your email and/or mobile phone number
- Any preferences or opt-in consent records (such as timestamps or web form submissions)
- Message content and interaction data (such as whether you replied or clicked a link)
We use this information to:
- Deliver the messages you requested (e.g., member information, account updates, or event reminders)
- Respond to your member service inquiries
- Maintain compliance with applicable telecommunication and carrier rules
Mobile phone numbers and email opt-in consent data will never be shared, sold, rented, or leased to any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We only share your phone number with our SMS platform/carrier partners strictly to deliver messages on your behalf.
You can unsubscribe from emails or at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After doing so, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to rejoin, simply sign up again. For help, reply HELP.
Photos
ETT members attending events are advised that their photo may be taken, and such photos may be used to promote union activities in the future. If a member does not wish to have their photo taken, or they wish to have a photo removed from the ETT website and/or another ETT platform, they are advised to contact the ETT Communications Manager.
Notice About the Use of Links To Third-Party Websites
Some of our websites link to other sites created and maintained by other organizations. These links are provided solely for your information and convenience. When you navigate to an outside website you are leaving the ETT website. At this point, ETT’s information management policies no longer apply.