FamilyNet
Provincial Platform – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 4, 2026
Version: 1.1
1. Our Privacy Commitment
FamilyNet is designed with privacy as a foundation rather than an afterthought. Unlike many online platforms, FamilyNet is not supported by advertising, behavioural profiling, or the sale of personal information.
We collect only the information necessary to provide the service, verify eligibility, protect community integrity, and maintain platform security.
2. Built on Six Simple Principles
FamilyNet is designed differently from traditional social networking platforms. Every provincial FamilyNet platform is built on six simple principles.
- No Strangers
Participation is limited to trusted communities and verified members. - No Data Sharing
Personal information is not shared with third parties. - No Tracking
Your activity is not monitored for advertising or behavioural profiling. - No Algorithms
Content is presented without algorithms designed to maximize engagement. - No Ads
Your attention is not the product. - No Third-Party Logins
Your FamilyNet account remains within the FamilyNet environment.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the platform, we may collect:
- Name and contact information.
- School ID or Organization ID required to verify eligibility.
- Account credentials and authentication information.
- Content you voluntarily share within your authorized communities.
- Technical information required to maintain security and reliable operation.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only to:
- Provide and maintain FamilyNet services.
- Verify membership eligibility.
- Protect platform security.
- Respond to member requests and support inquiries.
- Comply with legal obligations where required.
FamilyNet does not use personal information for behavioural advertising or marketing profiles.
5. No Advertising or Tracking
FamilyNet does not display third-party advertising.
We do not track members across websites, build behavioural profiles, or use personal information for targeted advertising.
6. Cookies
FamilyNet uses only essential technical cookies necessary for functions such as authentication, session management, security, and fraud prevention.
We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
7. Information Sharing
FamilyNet does not sell, rent, trade, or license personal information.
Information is shared only:
- With trusted service providers who support essential platform operations.
- Where required by applicable law.
- When necessary to protect the safety of members or the integrity of the platform.
8. Children and Minors
Participation by children and minors is governed by participating schools, organizations, families, and applicable laws.
FamilyNet supports age-appropriate participation within trusted communities.
9. Security and Data Retention
FamilyNet uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain security, or protect the integrity of the platform.
10. Your Choices
Members may review and update their personal information through their FamilyNet account, subject to eligibility requirements and applicable policies.
Members may also close their account in accordance with FamilyNet procedures.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The current version will always be published on the applicable FamilyNet provincial platform.
Continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to the Safe Social Networking Society through the contact information published on the FamilyNet website.
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada and the laws of the province or territory in which the applicable FamilyNet provincial platform operates.