Our Policies

KLT POLICIES

Confidentiality and Privacy Policy

Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) strives to uphold standards set by PIPEDA (the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and is responsible for all personal information collected, used, maintained and disclosed. KLT is committed to respecting and safeguarding your right to privacy.

Diversity Policy

As a community-supported charity, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) is flexible to meet the needs of all individuals and groups. KLT is committed to developing an organization that is diverse and inclusive, provides opportunities, and encourages participation of a cross-section of society. KLT respects differences in values and experiences and ensures its policies and practices are not discriminatory in compliance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Equity, and Employment Standards Act.

Reporting Violations/Whistleblower Policy

The purpose of Kawartha Land Trust’s (KLT) Whistleblower Policy is to provide direction to, and protection for, all current or former KLT employees, contracted service providers, volunteers and Board members regarding the communication and disclosure of events, decisions, concerns or actions, with respect to issues of professional conduct, integrity of actions or practices and legal compliance. In particular, any questionable financial or operational matters that could be or may seem to be in contravention of KLT policies, CLT standards and practices or any applicable laws and regulations. Please read the full KLT Reporting Violations/Whistleblower Policy (PDF) by clicking the button below. All whistleblower allegations must be submitted, as a written statement, to the Whistleblower Officers, consisting of the Chair of the Board and the Vice-Chair of the Board. If one or both of these Whistleblower Officers are the subject of the allegations, the Treasurer of the Board and/or the Executive Director, will replace them as Whistleblower Officer as required.

Whistleblower Officers:

KLT Chair of the Board of Directors: [email protected]
KLT Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors: [email protected]
KLT Treasurer: [email protected]
KLT Executive Director: [email protected]

Social Media Community Guidelines

Welcome to KLT’s online community! We love connecting with you on social media about the land you love, and we want to make sure everyone has a positive and respectful experience. These guidelines explain how to participate, what to do, and what not to do when interacting with us online.

1. What We Expect from You

We want everyone to feel safe and respected when they interact with us online. Here’s how you can help:

Be Kind and Respectful: Treat others how you would like to be treated. Please avoid name-calling, bullying, or using hurtful or abusive language.
Stay on Topic: We’re here to talk about conserving and caring for the natural and working lands of the Kawarthas and to learn more about nature in the Kawarthas. Keep comments and posts related to our work, and feel free to ask questions or share your thoughts.
Share Good Vibes: Encourage others, share positive messages, and help make our online space welcoming for everyone!

2. What Not to Do

To keep our space friendly and safe, please avoid:

Hate Speech or Violence: Any posts or comments that include hate, violence, or hurtful or threatening language will not be tolerated.
Misinformation: Please do not share false or misleading information. If you’re unsure, double-check before posting.
Spam: Do not post links or content that are not related to our cause. We want to keep things relevant to our mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Personal Information: For your safety, do not share personal information like your home address or phone number. We also ask you not to share other people’s personal information.

3. Our Right to Remove Content

We want to keep things informative, friendly and fun, so if we believe a comment or photo does not follow our guidelines, we may:

Hide or Delete comments that are disrespectful or harmful.
Block people who repeatedly break the rules.

We’re committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe. If you see something you think is not right, you can always reach out to us at [email protected].

4. Protecting Your Privacy

Your privacy matters. Here’s how we protect it:

Your Info: We won’t share your personal information without your consent, except as required by law.
Cookies and Tracking: Sometimes we use cookies to improve your experience on our website, but we’ll never share your data with others for profit.

5. What Happens If You Break the Rules?

If you break these rules, we might:

Remove your post or comment.
Block you from participating on KLT’s social media platforms.
Report serious issues to the appropriate authorities.

Our goal is to keep things fun, friendly, and fair for everyone.

6. Questions?

If you have any questions or are not sure about something, do not hesitate to reach out to us. We’re happy to help. We can be reached at 705-743-5599 or [email protected].

Thank you for being part of the KLT online community! We’re excited to share our conservation and land care journey with you and appreciate your help in keeping our space positive and respectful. Let’s all work together to create a place where everyone feels welcome.