Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: September 17, 2026
1. Overview Gichi-Mikinaak Lodge (gichimikinaak.ca) is owned and operated under Kakina Economic Development Group LP in partnership with Bimose Tribal Council. We are committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our website visitors and community members in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy standards (including PIPEDA).
2. Information We Collect We collect personal information through our website in the following ways:
- Contact & Booking Forms: When you submit an inquiry on our site, we collect your name, email address, phone number, organization details, and event requests to process your booking.
- Automated Technical Data: Like most websites, our web host (SiteGround) automatically logs standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to gather anonymous, aggregated data about website traffic and usage patterns to help us improve site navigation and performance.
3. How We Use Your Information We use the information collected solely to:
- Respond to your inquiries, retreat requests, and booking availability.
- Maintain, secure, and optimize our website performance.
- Fulfill organizational communication requirements regarding Lodge services and events.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies Our website uses essential cookies necessary for website functionality (such as SiteGround server performance cookies) and non-essential analytical cookies (such as Google Analytics) to measure site interactions.
- You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your browser experience on certain site features.
5. How to Contact Us If you have questions regarding this Privacy Statement, wish to update your contact information, or require communication regarding data processing, please direct all inquiries to:
Bimose Tribal Council / Kakina Economic Development Group LP
- Email: pkavanaugh@bimose.ca
- Phone: (807) 468-5551 ext. 234
- Location: Eagle Lake / Machin, Ontario