
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 23, 2026
Last Updated: July 23, 2026
The Caledonia Agricultural Society ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to www.caledoniafair.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, register for events, submit forms, or otherwise interact with us online.
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information.
Personal Information
Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual. Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
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Name
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Mailing address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Information you provide through contact forms
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Information submitted when registering for events, competitions, or programs
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Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or promotional communications
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Purchase information relating to tickets, merchandise, memberships, or other services
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Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
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When you make a purchase through our website, payment information is securely processed by our third-party payment processor. We do not store or have access to your complete credit card information.
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect technical information about your visit, including:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Operating system
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Pages visited
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Date and time of your visit
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Referring website
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Time spent on our website
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Navigation patterns and interactions
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This information is used to improve the performance, security, and functionality of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We collect personal information only for purposes that are reasonable and necessary, including
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Processing ticket purchases and registrations
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Providing products and services you request
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Responding to inquiries
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Providing customer service and technical support
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Communicating important updates regarding events, purchases, or registrations
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Sending newsletters or promotional communications where you have provided consent
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Improving our website, programs, and visitor experience
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Maintaining website security
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Meeting legal, regulatory, insurance, or contractual obligations
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Creating aggregated, anonymous statistical information for planning and reporting purposes
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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Consent
By voluntarily providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services.
Website Hosting
Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides the infrastructure that allows us to operate our website, process registrations, and sell products and services.
Information collected through our website may be stored in Wix's secure databases and systems, which are protected using industry-standard security measures.
For more information about Wix's privacy practices, please visit https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.
Payment Processing
Payments made through our website are processed using secure third-party payment providers available through the Wix platform.
Payment processors comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), which helps ensure the secure handling of payment information.
The Caledonia Agricultural Society does not store your complete credit card information.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance your browsing experience, and better understand how visitors use our website.
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Optional analytics cookies help us improve our website and may be disabled through our cookie consent banner.
Examples of cookies that may be used include:

The cookies used on our website may change over time as we add or update website functionality or third-party services.
You may disable non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner or adjust your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of our website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Browser and device information
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Geographic region (general location)
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Referral sources
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This information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.
For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Email and Text Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or expressly consent to receive communications, we may contact you by:
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Email
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Telephone
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Text message (SMS)
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Postal mail
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Marketing communications are sent only with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe option.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
By providing a telephone number and submitting any contact form on this website, you are consenting to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. You may withdraw your consent to receive promotional communications at any time. You can reply STOP to opt-out of further messaging.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These may include providers of:
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Website hosting
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Payment processing
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Email communications
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Analytics services
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Event registration
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Ticket sales
These service providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect that information.
International Data Storage
Some of our service providers, including Wix and Google, may store or process information outside of Canada.
As a result, your personal information may be subject to the laws of other jurisdictions where it is processed or stored.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.
While no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or as otherwise required by law.
When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by applicable law.
Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccurate information
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Update your information
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Withdraw your consent
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Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Material changes will be posted on this page.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, please contact:
Caledonia Agricultural Society
151 Caithness Street East
Caledonia, Ontario N3W 1C2
Email: info@caledoniafair.ca
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 23, 2026
Last Updated: July 23, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the Caledonia Agricultural Society ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.caledoniafair.ca.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this policy. Where required, you will be asked to provide your consent before non-essential cookies are placed on your device.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve security, and provide information about how visitors use the website.
Cookies cannot access information stored elsewhere on your device and generally do not identify you personally.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure our website functions properly
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Maintain website security
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Remember certain visitor preferences
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Improve website performance
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Analyze website traffic and visitor trends
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Help us improve the information and services we provide
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, security, online forms, and access to secure areas of the website.
These cookies cannot be disabled through our website because the website would not function correctly without them.
Examples include:

Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember preferences you have selected, making your experience more convenient.
Examples include:

Analytics Cookies
With your consent where required, we use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.
Analytics cookies help us learn:
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Which pages are most popular
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How visitors navigate our website
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Which devices and browsers are being used
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General geographic location of visitors
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How long visitors remain on our website
This information is collected in an aggregated form and is not used to identify individual visitors.
Examples include:

For more information about Google Analytics, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Some services integrated into our website may place their own cookies. These may include:
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Google Analytics
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Payment processors used through the Wix platform
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Embedded maps or videos
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Event registration or ticketing services
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Other trusted third-party services that support the operation of our website
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies governing their use of cookies.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline optional cookies.
You can also control or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
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View stored cookies
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Delete cookies
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Block all cookies
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Block cookies from specific websites
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Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of our website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the services we use.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Caledonia Agricultural Society
151 Caithness Street East
Caledonia, Ontario N3W 1C2
Email: info@caledoniafair.ca
