At Hazel Bluff Community Agricultural Society, we protect and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws in Canada.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information when you visit our website, register for an event, sign up for our newsletter, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us. The personal information we may collect includes:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Transaction Information: Payment details for event registrations, membership, or donations.
Usage Information: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
We collect this information directly from you, such as when you complete forms on our website or interact with our community center.
2. Use of Personal Information
The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: To process event registrations, hall rental inquiries, and memberships.
To Communicate: To send updates about events, programs, newsletters, and other relevant communications.
To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage patterns and improve the user experience.
To Process Transactions: For processing donations, payments, and other financial transactions.
To Meet Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights and the rights of others.
We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without your consent.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information with third parties in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in processing payments, sending communications, or maintaining our website. These service providers are obligated to protect your personal information and use it only for the services they perform on our behalf.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your personal information to government authorities or law enforcement agencies to comply with legal obligations.
4. Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using encryption, firewalls, and secure servers for the transmission of sensitive data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Access and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to access and correct your personal information that we hold. If you would like to request access to or correction of your personal information, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and gather information about website usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track website performance.
You can control cookie settings through your browser settings, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to access, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us at:
Hazel Bluff Community Agricultural Society
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (780) 349 - 3377
Mailing Address: Box 5402 Westlock, Alberta T7P 2P5
Thank you for trusting Hazel Bluff Community Agricultural Society with your personal information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and security.
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