Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to your information

At Canadian Women in Action, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. We collect, use, and store information responsibly to provide our programs, services, and resources while maintaining the trust of our community.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information when you interact with our organization or visit our website. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Mailing address

  • Organization or business affiliation

  • Program registration information

  • Volunteer application information

  • Event registration information

  • Donation information

  • Communications and inquiries submitted through our website

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data

  • Pages visited

  • Referring website information

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Administer programs and services

  • Process registrations and applications

  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and announcements

  • Manage volunteer and partnership opportunities

  • Improve our website and services

  • Conduct research and reporting activities

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

3. Consent

By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

4. Information Sharing

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

We may share information with:

  • Service providers supporting our operations

  • Funding agencies where required for program reporting

  • Government agencies where legally required

  • Professional advisors and auditors

  • Law enforcement authorities when required by law

All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website performance.

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, certain website functions may not operate properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by law.

10. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal information

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Withdrawal of consent where applicable

  • Information regarding how your data is used

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Canadian Women in Action

Email: info@bcwinaction.caPhone: (780) 217-5185Website:www.bcwinaction.ca