DiscoverThePasOCN.ca (“we,” “our,” or “the website”) is managed by The Pas Community Development Corporation. Our site serves as a regional tourism hub for The Pas, Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), and the Rural Municipality of Kelsey. We provide outbound links to local businesses, organizations, and experiences to help visitors explore the region.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information directly through forms on this site. However, you may choose to connect with us through:

• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Social media: Facebook or Instagram
• Mail: 81 Edwards Avenue, Box 335, The Pas, Manitoba, Canada R9A 1K5
• Outbound links: clicking links to businesses, Facebook groups, websites, phone numbers, or email addresses.

Some limited, non-identifying data may be collected automatically when you use our website (see below).

2. Use of Analytics, Advertising & Tracking Tools

We use the following tools to better understand website performance, improve your experience, and promote tourism in our region:

• Google Analytics – to track website traffic and visitor behaviour.
• Google Search Console – to monitor website visibility and performance.
• Google Maps – to display location-based information.
• Instagram Feed – to display posts from our official Instagram account.
• Google Ads – we may occasionally run ads to promote tourism in the region. Google Ads may use cookies or identifiers to measure ad effectiveness.
• Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram Ads) – we may occasionally run ads on Meta platforms. These services may use cookies, pixels, or tracking technologies to deliver and measure ads.

These third-party services may collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser, and general geographic location.

3. Cookies & Consent

Our site uses cookies to help us understand how the website is used and to provide certain functions.

• Cookies may be set by Google Analytics, Google Maps, Instagram, Google Ads, and Meta Ads when you interact with embedded content or ads.
• Our cookie consent system is provided through YOOtheme in Joomla, allowing you to review and accept/reject certain cookie categories.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or the consent banner.

4. Outbound Links

DiscoverThePasOCN.ca provides outbound links to websites, Facebook pages, email addresses, and phone numbers.

• We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accessibility of external sites.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites before providing personal information.

5. Data Use & Sharing

• We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information.
• Information shared with us via email or social media messages is used only to respond to inquiries or promote regional tourism.
• Aggregated, non-identifying analytics and advertising data may be used to improve the site and demonstrate usage trends.

6. Data Retention

Analytics and advertising data are stored in line with Google’s and Meta’s retention settings. Communication sent to us directly (via email or social media) is retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy, accessibility concerns, or require assistance, you can reach us at:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Mail: 81 Edwards Avenue, Box 335, The Pas, Manitoba, Canada R9A 1K5