Privacy Statement

Accountability

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is funded by the Government of Ontario and as such is committed to investing in projects that are a good use of public funding, and that build healthy and vibrant communities across the province.

The employees and representatives of the Ontario Trillium Foundation are responsible for maintaining and protecting information received by applicants.

Identifying Purpose

When you apply for a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, we will ask for information to verify and review your application.

Limit Collection

We only collect the information we need. We may ask you to provide additional information, but we will make sure to inform you of the purpose.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation does not collect personal information as part of its business.

The amount and details of an approved grant however, are made public on the OTF website and is considered information for public consumption. We will also address requests for information about approved grants, and will share information about the review and approval process if requested.

Safeguards

The information you provide is secure with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, regardless of the format in which it is held. We have comprehensive security measures to protect against unauthorized use, access, alteration, duplication, destruction, disclosure, loss, or theft of your information.

As noted above, the Ontario Trillium Foundation does not collect personal information as part of its business. However, in limited circumstances personal information may be inadvertently provided. In such cases, the Ontario Trillium Foundation will ensure any personal information is treated in accordance with the regulations of the Government of Ontario.

Please note, currently the Ontario Trillium Foundation is not subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.