Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 26, 2026
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (the “DBIA”, “we”, “us”) is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes businesses in downtown Peterborough, Ontario. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
Information you provide. When you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, apply for a grant or program, list your business on The Boro, or apply for associate membership, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, business name, and mailing address, along with the details of your inquiry or application.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we may collect basic technical information when you visit — such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring pages — through cookies and similar technologies. We use this information in aggregate to understand how the site is used and to improve it.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries and provide the services or programs you request
- To administer grants, contests, events, and membership programs
- To send newsletters and member communications you have signed up for
- To maintain and improve our website and communications
- To meet legal, reporting, and governance obligations
Email Communications
We send newsletters and member e-communications only to people who have asked to receive them, in accordance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time. Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not affect messages we need to send you about an active application or program you participate in.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website and deliver our programs (for example, website hosting and email delivery services), and only to the extent needed to provide those services. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Retention and Security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above or as required by law, and we take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect it against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Links to Other Websites
This website links to other websites, including The Boro (theboro.ca), the City of Peterborough, and our community partners. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision, and material changes will be posted here.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:
Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area
Venture North Building
270 George Street N, Suite 202A
Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1
Phone: 705-748-4774
Email: info@ptbodbia.ca