Canadian Geothermal Industry Alliance (CGIA)
Effective Date: June 3, 2026
Website: www.cgia.ca
The Canadian Geothermal Industry Alliance (“CGIA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is
committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our
members, stakeholders, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we
collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other
applicable Canadian privacy laws.
As a coalition dedicated to the advancement of geothermal heat energy and the
repurposing of out-of-service oil and gas infrastructure, we prioritize transparency
and education in all our data practices.
We collect information you choose to provide and certain information collected
automatically when you use our website.
This includes:
● Information You Provide:
Name, email address, job title, organization, and
other contact details you submit through membership forms, event
registrations, inquiry forms, or newsletter sign-ups.
● Payment/Transaction Information:
Where you register for paid events or
services, payments are processed by third-party payment processors. We
may receive limited confirmation details (e.g., payment status and transaction
reference) but do not store full payment card details.
● Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device
identifiers, referring/exit pages, and usage data collected via cookies and
similar technologies to operate the site, understand usage, and improve
content.
We use personal information for the following purposes:
● Membership Administration:
To create and manage member accounts,
confirm membership status, and communicate with members.
● Communications:
To send newsletters and industry updates, including
information about CGIA initiatives and geothermal sector developments. You
may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.
● Events and Payments:
To register attendees, administer event logistics, and
process event payments (where applicable).
● Advocacy and Sector Advancement:
To support CGIA’s mandate to
advocate for the geothermal sector, including communicating with
stakeholders and government decision-makers where relevant.
● Website Operations:
To maintain and improve website functionality and
content.
By using www.cgia.ca or submitting your information to us, you consent to the
collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this policy. You
may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
and reasonable notice.
The CGIA does not sell or rent personal information. We may disclose personal
information only as follows:
● Service Providers:
To essential third parties that provide services on our
behalf (for example, website hosting, email distribution, event management
tools, and payment processors). These providers are only permitted to use
personal information to perform services for CGIA and must protect it.
● Legal and Compliance:
Where required or permitted by law, regulation,
subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
● With Your Direction/Consent:
Where you ask us to share information (for
example, where you opt into a member directory listing as described below).
CGIA may offer a directory that lists certain member information (for example, name,
organization, job title, and business contact details). Your directory listing settings
(public, member-only, or not listed) are based on your consent and preferences,
which you may update by contacting us.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to
protect personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, disclosure,
copying, use, or modification.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. We may retain certain
information for recordkeeping, audit, and compliance purposes.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember
preferences, and analyze traffic patterns. You can control cookies through your
browser settings, but some features may not function properly if cookies are
disabled.
Subject to applicable law, you may:
● Access:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
● Update/Correct:
Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete
information.
● Delete:
Request deletion of your personal information (note that we may need
to retain certain information for legal, compliance, or recordkeeping reasons).
● Withdraw Consent:
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your personal
information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
To make a request, contact the Privacy Officer using the information below.
Our website may contain links to external sites, including those of partners or
government portals. The CGIA is not responsible for the privacy practices of those
external sites.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this
page with a revised “Effective Date.”
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal
information, contact our Privacy Officer:
Canadian Geothermal Industry Alliance (CGIA) Email: info@cgia.ca
Mailing Address:
The Canadian Geothermal Industry Alliance, c/o Novus Earth
Energy 520 5 Ave SW Unit 850
Calgary, AB
T2P 3R7