Privacy Policy
W3 Digital Development Inc. respects the privacy of visitors to this website.
Effective date: October 18, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how W3 Digital Development Inc. handles information when visitors use the W3 Digital Development website.
W3 Digital Development Inc. is a nonprofit organization supporting communities through technology, education, digital innovation, and public-interest projects.
2. Information We Collect
W3 Digital Development does not currently provide user accounts, online payment processing, donation processing, or a website contact form.
If a visitor contacts us by email, we may receive the visitor's name, email address, and any other information included in the message.
We also use website analytics and user-experience tools, including Microsoft Clarity and Google Analytics. These services may collect technical and usage information such as:
- Pages visited and the approximate time of a visit;
- Clicks, scrolling, and general interaction with page content;
- Browser, operating system, device type, and screen size;
- Approximate geographic location;
- Referring website or traffic source;
- Session and website performance information; and
- Cookies or similar identifiers used to distinguish visits and sessions.
We use this information to understand how visitors use the website, identify technical problems, and improve website content, accessibility, navigation, and performance.
3. How We Use Information
Information voluntarily provided by email may be used to:
- Respond to questions or requests;
- Communicate about W3 Digital Development programs, services, or community projects;
- Review suggestions, partnership opportunities, or volunteer inquiries; and
- Maintain appropriate organizational and administrative records.
We will not use personal information for an unrelated purpose without appropriate consent, unless its use is permitted or required by law.
4. Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies for website measurement and user-experience analysis.
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our website. Clarity can provide session recordings, heatmaps, interaction information, and website performance information.
Clarity may process technical and usage information, including clicks, scrolling, mouse movement, page visits, browser and device information, and session identifiers. Information detected in privacy-sensitive form fields is intended to be masked by Clarity.
We use Clarity to identify website usability issues and improve navigation, content, accessibility, and performance. We do not use Clarity recordings to intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
Google Analytics
We have configured Google Analytics to help measure website usage. Our current use of Google Analytics is limited, but the associated website code may still collect and transmit technical and usage information when it is active.
Google Analytics may collect information such as page visits, session statistics, approximate geographic location, browser and device information, traffic sources, and cookie or client identifiers.
We may review analytics information in aggregate to assess website performance and understand which content is useful to visitors. Our current use of Google Analytics is limited. We do not intentionally send names, email addresses, or other directly identifying information to Google Analytics.
Managing Cookies
Visitors can use their browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies may limit some analytics and embedded-content functionality, but the main informational content of the website should remain available.
If we introduce or change a cookie-consent system, this Privacy Policy will be updated to describe the choices available to visitors.
5. External Websites
This website contains links to external websites, including NL Explorer and GitHub. External websites operate under their own terms and privacy policies.
W3 Digital Development is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of independently operated external websites.
6. Embedded Videos and Third-Party Content
Our websites and community projects may display embedded content from third-party providers, including YouTube videos.
When a page containing an embedded YouTube video is opened, or when a visitor interacts with or plays the video, the visitor's browser may connect to YouTube and Google services. Those services may receive technical information such as the visitor's Internet Protocol address, browser and device information, the page containing the video, and information about video interaction.
YouTube or Google may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies in connection with the embedded player. The handling of this information is governed by Google's and YouTube's applicable privacy practices.
Where practical, W3 Digital Development may use YouTube's privacy-enhanced embedding option. Privacy-enhanced mode is intended to reduce some tracking before a visitor interacts with a video, but it does not prevent all communication or information processing by YouTube.
Our website may also link to independently operated websites, including NL Explorer, GitHub, Microsoft, Google, and YouTube. Each external service operates under its own terms and privacy policy.
7. Information Sharing
W3 Digital Development does not sell or rent personal information.
Personal information may be shared only when reasonably necessary to operate the organization, respond to a request, protect the website or organization, or comply with a legal obligation.
8. Information Retention
Personal information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to an inquiry, maintain appropriate organizational records, fulfill the purpose for which it was provided, or meet legal obligations.
Information that is no longer reasonably required will be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of when practical.
9. Safeguarding Information
W3 Digital Development uses reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
No email service, website, or Internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal, financial, or health information through ordinary email.
10. Access and Correction
Anyone who has provided personal information to W3 Digital Development may contact us to ask what information we hold about them or to request a correction.
Requests will be handled within a reasonable period, subject to applicable legal requirements and any lawful exceptions.
11. Children's Privacy
This website is intended to provide general community and organizational information. W3 Digital Development does not knowingly use the website to collect personal information directly from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
W3 Digital Development may update this Privacy Policy when website features, organizational practices, technology, or legal requirements change.
The effective date at the top of this page will be updated whenever material changes are made.
13. Privacy Questions
Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or W3 Digital Development's handling of personal information may be directed to:
W3 Digital Development Inc.Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Email: info@w3dd.ca