Effective Date: August 18, 2026
Website: www.tlowitsisnation.ca
Entity: Tlowitsis Nation
The Tlowitsis Nation respects your right to privacy. We are committed to protecting the personal information collected through our official website in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws (including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) in British Columbia and PIPEDA where applicable), alongside Indigenous data sovereignty principles, including OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession).
Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal data to effectively serve our community members, partners, and site visitors.
- Voluntary Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or band registration details when submitted via contact forms, member portals, or event registrations.
- Automatic Data: Non-identifiable technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and visit timestamps used strictly for site operational security and analytics.
- Cookies: Standard session cookies to maintain basic website performance and navigation. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for administration, communication, and community operations. Specifically, we use collected data to:
- Respond to inquiries, housing updates, or treaty/governance communications.
- Provide secure access to member-only resources or updates.
- Improve site usability, functionality, and cyber security.
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Data Sharing and Protection
- Third-Party Service Providers: Web hosting, database management, or email delivery services may access data strictly to perform services on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: Information is disclosed only if required by law or valid court order.
- Security Measures: Technical and administrative safeguards (encryption, restricted access, firewalls) are implemented to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
External Links
Our website may link to third-party resources (such as the Nanwakolas Council or regional/provincial government sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you, request corrections, or ask for deletion where permitted by legal and governance record-keeping requirements.