Ontario Surrogacy
Effective Date: January 1 2026
Website: www.surrogacyinfo.ca
Ontario Surrogacy is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information collected through our website and related services.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with:
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Applicable Ontario privacy legislation
Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), where applicable
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
City/Province
Mailing address (if voluntarily provided)
Intended parent or surrogate inquiry details
Medical or screening-related information (only when voluntarily submitted)
Background information relevant to surrogacy eligibility
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Cookies and analytics data
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services.
Your personal information may be used to:
Respond to inquiries
Provide educational resources and guidance
Facilitate introductions between intended parents and surrogates
Provide reimbursement guidance and compliance information
Improve website functionality
Comply with Canadian legal obligations
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
By submitting information through our website, you provide express or implied consent for us to collect, use, and disclose your personal information for the purposes outlined above.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
We may disclose personal information only when:
Required by law
Necessary to facilitate your surrogacy journey (e.g., legal professionals, trust administrators, medical professionals — with consent)
Required for compliance with Canadian surrogacy laws
All third parties handling personal information are expected to comply with applicable privacy legislation.
Ontario Surrogacy implements appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:
Secure website hosting (SSL encryption)
Restricted access to personal data
Password-protected systems
Confidentiality obligations for team members and contractors
Despite safeguards, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure. Users submit information at their own risk.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and regulatory requirements related to surrogacy in Canada.
When no longer required, information is securely destroyed or anonymized.
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
Improve user experience
Track website performance
Analyze traffic patterns
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.
Under PIPEDA, individuals have the right to:
Request access to their personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Withdraw consent (subject to legal limitations)
Requests can be submitted in writing to the Privacy Officer listed below.
Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Some website hosting or service providers may store data outside of Canada. In such cases, information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.
Ontario Surrogacy
Privacy Officer
Email: ontariosurrogacy@gmail.com
Website: www.surrogacyinfo.ca
Questions or complaints regarding privacy practices may be directed to the Privacy Officer. If concerns are not resolved, individuals may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most current version will always be posted on our website with the effective date indicated.
