Privacy
Last updated: August 26, 2026
Housing, Innovation, Voice & Empowerment (“HIVE,” “we,” “our” or “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect through hivehousing.ca, how we use it and the choices available to you.
Information we collect
When you contact HIVE, we may collect your name, email address, organization, the type of inquiry you are making and any information you include in your message.
When you subscribe to HIVE updates, we collect your email address and a record of your consent.
Our website and service providers may also collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, device type, IP address and how you interact with the website.
How we use your information
We use personal information to:
• Respond to questions and inquiries
• Explore property, operating and community partnership opportunities
• Send HIVE news and updates when you have subscribed
• Operate, secure and improve our website
• Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements
HIVE does not sell or rent personal information.
Email updates
HIVE sends updates only to people who have subscribed or where otherwise permitted by law. Every marketing email will include a way to unsubscribe. You can also withdraw your consent by contacting info@hivehousing.ca.
Service providers
HIVE uses service providers to operate its website, forms, email and technology systems. These providers may process personal information only as needed to provide their services to HIVE.
Some providers may store or process information outside Canada. In those circumstances, information may be subject to the laws of the country where it is processed.
Cookies and website information
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies required for website operation, security and basic analytics. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Retention and security
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
HIVE uses reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Your choices
You may contact HIVE to:
• Ask whether we hold personal information about you
• Request access to or correction of your information
• Withdraw consent to optional communications
• Request deletion of information, where legally permitted
• Ask a question or raise a concern about our privacy practices
We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
Changes to this policy
HIVE may update this policy as its work, website or legal obligations change. The updated date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were made.
Contact HIVE
For questions, privacy requests or concerns, contact:
HIVE Privacy Contact
Housing, Innovation, Voice & Empowerment
Email: info@hivehousing.ca
Mailing address: 155 Chain Lake Drive, Unit 8, Halifax B3S 1B3