This privacy notice discloses the privacy practices for cnsp-rcps.ca. This privacy notice applies solely to information collected by this website. It will notify you of the following:
- What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the website, how it is used and with whom it may be shared.
- What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
- The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
- How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
- Links to other websites.
Information Collection, Use, and Sharing
We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.
We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request, e.g. to ship an order.
Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.
Your Access to and Control Over Information
You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the email address or phone number given on our website:
- See what data we have about you, if any.
- Change/correct any data we have about you.
- Have us delete any data we have about you.
- Express any concern you have about our use of your data.
Security
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline.
Wherever we collect sensitive information (such as credit card data), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the Web page.
While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.
Links
This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
Code of Conduct
Purpose
The Canadian Network of Scientific Platforms (CNSP) is committed to fostering a professional, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative community. This Code of Conduct establishes the basic expectations for individuals participating in CNSP activities and engaging with the CNSP community.
Scope
This Code of Conduct applies to CNSP members, Board and committee members, volunteers, partners, and participants in CNSP-sponsored activities, including meetings, conferences, workshops, online forums, and other CNSP communications.
Expected Conduct
Individuals participating in the CNSP community are expected to:
Treat others with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
Contribute to an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, disciplines, institutions, and career stages.
Engage in constructive and respectful discussion, including when opinions differ.
Respect the privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property, and professional contributions of others.
Act honestly and responsibly when representing CNSP or participating in CNSP activities.
Follow applicable CNSP policies and the rules of host institutions or venues. Unacceptable Conduct
CNSP does not tolerate conduct that undermines a safe, respectful, and professional community. This includes:
Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, bullying, or threatening behaviour. Offensive, demeaning, or discriminatory comments or conduct.
Unwanted sexual attention or other inappropriate behaviour.
Deliberate disruption of CNSP activities or communications.
Retaliation against an individual who raises a concern in good faith.
Other conduct that could reasonably be considered inconsistent with the principles of this Code.
Reporting Concerns
Individuals who experience or witness conduct that may violate this Code are encouraged to report their concerns to the Membership Engagement Officer:
Reports will be handled as confidentially and fairly as reasonably possible. CNSP will review concerns and determine appropriate action based on the nature and circumstances of the reported conduct.
Consequences
Where a violation of this Code is determined to have occurred, CNSP may take appropriate action. Depending on the circumstances, this may include a warning, removal from a CNSP activity or leadership position, suspension or termination of membership, or other measures considered appropriate by the CNSP Board.
Commitment
By participating in the CNSP community and its activities, individuals are expected to uphold this Code of Conduct and contribute to a respectful, inclusive, collaborative, and professional scientific community.
Approved by the CNSP Board: October 8. 2026
Last reviewed: October 8, 2026
If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately.