At the YMCA, we’re committed to building healthy communities, and this includes our digital communities. Our aim is to provide a forum for healthy online discussion and feedback where everyone feels safe, welcome
and included. We ask that you follow these rules when interacting with the YMCA in an online setting. In addition to these rules, we encourage you to review the policies of the digital pl
atforms you use, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. Please note: we reserve the right to remove posts or block users in violation of these rules without prior notification. Be courteous
Treat others with respect and help us keep our online spaces inclusive and safe. Abuse, profanity, threats,
harassment, and defamatory or sexualized language will not be tolerated. Be responsible with photos and videos
To create safe spaces and to protect the privacy of our members and participants, we restrict photography
and video recording in certain areas of our buildings. Always check with your local YMCA about their policy. Please note that the use of cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited in all YMCA change rooms. We assume that anyone sharing this user generated content has the right to do so and has the permission of the
photographed/videotaped individuals. Please do not post images you do not have permission to post,
including photos of children without the permission of a parent or guardian. Be transparent
If you’re a staff member, volunteer, donor, member, participant, partner, sponsor, etc. and are posting or
commenting about the YMCA, let others know about your connection with us. Be honest and lawful
Respect intellectual property rights and only post or share content such as photos, videos, and text that you have
the right to use. Please don’t post false, misleading or deceptive information. Don’t post about or encourage
illegal activities. Protect privacy
Please do not share personal information about yourself or others, including our staff, volunteers, donors or other
members and participants. Read more about our YMCA of Southwestern Ontario privacy policy here. Stay on topic
Our channels provide users with the opportunity to share comments and feedback about the YMCA. Spam,
promotional, commercial or other messages deemed to be off-topic may be removed at our discretion.
