LEGAL

PRIVACY POLICY

How we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use the Affordable Housing microsite.

Effective Date: July 15th, 2026 (“Effective Date”)

Introduction

The Affordable Housing microsite (“Microsite”) is operated by SEIU Healthcare to facilitate expressions of interest from eligible members for affordable housing opportunities offered by High Art Capital.

SEIU Healthcare’s role is limited to collecting applications from members, conducting preliminary eligibility verification where applicable, and forwarding applicant information to High Art Capital for further processing. High Art Capital is solely responsible for applicant screening, eligibility verification, lottery selection (where applicable), leasing decisions, property management, and the administration of all housing-related services.

By using this Microsite, you acknowledge and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Microsite, we may collect the following information:
Contact Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • City and postal code

SEIU Membership Information

  • SEIU Healthcare membership number
  • Information required to verify eligibility for the Affordable Housing Initiative

Housing & Eligibility Information

  • Current housing situation
  • Household size
  • Annual household income
  • Current commute time
  • Workplace location and proximity to participating housing developments
  • Transportation information relevant to program eligibility

Demographic Information (Optional)

Where voluntarily provided, we may collect information relating to:

  • Indigenous identity
  • LGBTQ2+ identity
  • Disability status
  • Ethical or cultural background

Providing this information is voluntary unless otherwise indicated. It is collected solely to support reporting, equity initiatives, and program administration where applicable.

Technical Information

When you visit the Microsite, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Cookie and analytics information

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Assess preliminary eligibility for the Affordable Housing Initiative.
  • Communicate with you regarding your application or related inquiries.
  • Provide your application and supporting information to High Art Capital for further assessment and administration.
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Microsite.
  • Measure website usage and campaign effectiveness through Google Analytics or similar analytics services.
  • Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

Sharing Your Information

SEIU Healthcare’s role in this initiative is limited to collecting applications and facilitating the transfer of applicant information to High Art Capital.

If you submit an application through this Microsite, the information you provide may be shared with High Art Capital for purposes including:

  • Determining eligibility;
  • Contacting applicants;
  • Conducting additional screening or verification processes;
  • Administering the affordable housing program;
  • Managing lottery selection (where applicable);
  • Leasing and tenancy administration; and
  • Providing ongoing housing-related services.

High Art Capital is solely responsible for administering the affordable housing program, including applicant screening, document verification, credit or background checks (where applicable), leasing decisions, property management, and all other housing-related services.

SEIU Healthcare does not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy or where required by law.

Cookies and Analytics

This Microsite uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use the site, and measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts.

We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to collect aggregated, non-identifiable information about website usage. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Microsite.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Microsite may not function as intended.

Data Security

SEIU Healthcare takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

SEIU Healthcare retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable privacy legislation, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by SEIU Healthcare.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

Third-Party Websites

This Microsite may contain links to third-party websites or services, including those operated by High Art Capital. SEIU Healthcare is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

SEIU Healthcare may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Microsite, legal requirements, or operational practices. The updated version will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.

Requests should be in writing addressed to:
SEIU Healthcare Privacy Officer
125 Mural Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1M4
E-mail: privacy.officer@seiulocal1.org