Effective Date: October 06, 2026

Last Updated: October 06, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Manitoba Child Care Association ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website located at https://mccahouse.org (the "Site") and related services (collectively, the "Services"). Respecting and protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you interact with our Site, as well as automatically through technical means.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, or reach out to us.
  • Account Information: Username, password, and profile preferences if you register for an account.
  • Transactions & Inquiries: Information provided when requesting customer support, participating in surveys, or making inquiries.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use session and persistent cookies, web beacons, and analytical tools to enhance site functionality, analyze traffic, and improve user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following operational and business purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • To respond to customer inquiries, support requests, or general communications.
  • To send operational updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (if you have opted in).
  • To monitor and analyze website trends, performance, and user interaction.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or legal violations.

4. Cookies and Analytical Tools

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website operation and navigation.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users navigate our Site.
  • Managing Cookies: You can disable or modify cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information under the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who perform operations on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, customer support, and analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only as directed.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

6. Data Security & Storage

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When updates are posted, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at:

  • Manitoba Child Care Association
  • Phone: (204) 586-8587
    Toll Free: 1-888-323-4676 (MB)
    Email Us
  • 2nd Floor-2350 McPhillips St.
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    R2V 4J6