Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Groundwork Centre and Groundswell are created and facilitated by Suzanne B. Jones.

This policy explains what information may be collected through this website, newsletter, workshops, community spaces, and related offerings — and how that information is used and cared for.

The intention is to collect only the information reasonably needed to support participation, communication, registration, subscriptions, and the functioning of the work.

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1. Information Collected

Depending on how you participate, information collected may include:

• your name

• email address

• payment information

• registration details

• responses submitted through forms or applications

• messages or correspondence you choose to send

• participation in workshops, community spaces, or discussions

Payment information is processed securely through third-party providers and isn’t directly stored by Groundwork Centre.

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2. How Information Is Used

Information may be used to:

• send newsletters, reflections, and updates

• manage subscriptions or registrations

• facilitate workshops, cohorts, or community spaces

• respond to inquiries

• communicate important updates related to programs or participation

• support the development and functioning of the ecosystem

Groundwork Centre does not sell subscriber or participant information.

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3. Email & Newsletter Communication

By subscribing to Groundswell or registering for offerings, you may receive emails related to:

• reflections and publications

• workshop invitations

• program updates

• community participation

• seasonal offerings and announcements

You can unsubscribe from newsletter emails anytime using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

Administrative or operational emails related to active registrations, subscriptions, or participation may still be sent when necessary.

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4. Payments & Third-Party Platforms

Groundwork Centre may use third-party platforms including:

• Substack

• Stripe

• Zoom

• Circle

• Google Workspace

• scheduling, payment, or analytics tools

These platforms operate under their own policies and terms.

While care is taken in choosing platforms, Groundwork Centre isn’t responsible for outages, breaches, interruptions, or policies connected to third-party services.

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5. Cookies & Analytics

This website or related platforms may use cookies or basic analytics tools to understand general participation patterns, website traffic, or subscriber activity.

This information is used in aggregate form to help support and improve the ecosystem over time.

No effort is made to build invasive advertising profiles or sell behavioural data.

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6. Community Participation & Confidentiality

Some offerings involve conversation, reflection, community participation, or shared dialogue.

Participants are encouraged to approach these spaces with care and respect for the privacy of others.

At the same time, no online platform is fully private or fully secure. Please use your judgement about what you choose to share in online spaces.

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7. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• maintain subscriptions

• support participation

• fulfill legal or financial obligations

• preserve workshop or program records

• sustain the functioning of the ecosystem

You can request removal from mailing lists or community spaces at any time.

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8. Children & Minors

Groundwork Centre and Groundswell are intended for adults and are not directed toward children under 18 years of age.

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9. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated over time as offerings, platforms, or participation structures evolve.

Continuing to use Groundswell or participating in Groundwork Centre offerings after updates means you accept the revised policy.

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10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email:

hello@groundworkcentre.ca

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Created and facilitated by Suzanne B. Jones
Groundwork Centre