Privacy Policy

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Cornerstone Affordable Homes is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information with care.

This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how it is protected when you use this website or apply for housing.

Information We Collect

When you use this website or submit an application, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name and contact information
  • Household details
  • Income and employment information
  • Identification documents
  • Application history and correspondence

We only collect information that is necessary to support housing applications, communication, and property management.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Assess eligibility for housing
  • Process and manage applications
  • Communicate with applicants and residents
  • Verify identity, income, and household details
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Information is used only for the purposes it was collected for, unless required or permitted by law.

How Your Information Is Shared

Your information may be shared with:

  • ASK Wellness Society, as the operator of Cornerstone Affordable Homes
  • BC Housing, where required for eligibility and subsidy programs
  • Service providers who support application processing or property management
  • Regulatory or legal authorities, where required

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information is shared only when necessary and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

BC Housing and Third-Party Systems

Some applications may require you to submit information through external systems, such as the BC Housing Registry.

These systems are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting information.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. This includes:

  • Secure systems and data storage
  • Controlled access to personal information
  • Staff training and confidentiality practices

While we take care to protect your information, no system can be guaranteed completely secure.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Process applications
  • Manage tenancy relationships
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or destroyed.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Ask questions about how your information is used

Requests may be subject to verification and legal requirements.

Cookies and Website Use

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how the site is used and to improve performance. This information does not identify you personally.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Cornerstone Affordable Homes
(778) 471 7171
office@interiorpm.ca