Get In Touch with CUPE 3131

Last updated: July 3, 2026

CUPE Local 3131 (“the Local”, “we”, “our”, “us”) operates this website to provide information and resources to members and the public.

1. Who we are

We are CUPE Local 3131, a local union representing members in Nova Scotia, Canada.

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
info@cupe3131.ca

2. What information we collect

We collect limited personal information, including:

• Information you voluntarily provide (e.g., via contact forms or email)
• Basic website usage data (such as pages visited and browser type)
• Technical data collected by our hosting provider for security and performance

If you access member-only services (such as Moodle), additional login information may be processed to provide secure access.

3. How we use information

We use information only to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Communicate with members when requested
• Provide access to member services (such as Moodle)
• Improve website performance and security

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Third-party services

Our website links to or uses third-party services, including:

• Moodle (member learning and portal system)
• Microsoft 365 (email and document services)
• YouTube (embedded videos)
• RSS feeds from external union or labour sources

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies in the following categories:

• Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly
• External media cookies – may be set when YouTube videos are played

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking for marketing purposes.

You can manage or withdraw your consent using the cookie settings link on this website.

6. Embedded content (YouTube)

Pages on this site may include embedded YouTube videos.

YouTube may collect data about your interaction with embedded videos, especially if you are logged into a Google account.

Where possible, we use privacy-enhanced embedding options.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Meet legal or administrative requirements
• Maintain union operations

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of your information
• Request deletion where appropriate
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.