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