This privacy policy sets out how IWPABC collects and uses any information you may give us when you visit our website, as well as how we may disclose that information, and how you can control the collection, correction and/or deletion of that information.

Your privacy is our priority and we go to great lengths to protect it. Any information we collect about you will always be handled securely and in compliance with all relevant laws and legislation. We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time and will post the most recent version with the effective date on our website at https://iwpabc.com/privacy. By accessing or using any of the features of our website, you are accepting the terms of this Privacy Policy.

What information do we collect?

We may collect, store and use two kinds of data: personal and log information.

Personal data is any information you provide that enables you to join our email list or add your name to a petition or survey and includes your name, city, email address, telephone numbers and postal code.

This includes where you might “follow”, “like” or otherwise link your social media accounts to IWPABC via a third-party website. Any correspondence you send electronically may be retained, such as the content of your email messages, your email address and our response. We may also retain any information you upload or post on or using the IWPABC website such as stories and comments.

Your personal log information relates to information about your visit to, and any actions on, this website. This includes your IP address, referrer, length of visit, number of page views and the general geographic area you are viewing the website from. This information is required for the website to work correctly and allows us to improve the performance and functionality of the site.

We only collect the information that we need to fulfil the purposes set out at collection. You can update this information at any time.

How will we use your data?

The information you provide may be used to:

• keep you up to date with the IWPABC;
• offer you opportunities to engage with our activities or the activities of affiliated organizations;
• respond to your queries;
• process your application to join the IWPABC;
• operate, maintain, and provide to you the features and functionality of this website including related advocacy actions; and,
• create and display advertisements online and through social media to encourage you and others who may share similar interests to you to engage with the IWPABC.

You may opt out from receiving such information at any time.

Your personal data may be shared within IWPABC for the purposes of communicating with you or with those that perform work for our organization to provide services on your behalf. This is normal practice for similar organizations. In every instance these organizations and partners will only be supplied with the minimum amount of personal data they need to fulfil the services we request. They are obligated to protect your data in accordance with our policies. As part of that sharing we require our partners to never publish your personal details without your consent, and we do not pass your personal details to anyone else without your permission.

IWPABC uses Mail Chimp to send email. You can read more about that company and its features and policies at https://mailchimp.com. We may be required to disclose information by law or court order.

For clarity, personal data will never be rented or sold to others.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to make the website easier to use, to provide you with a more personalized experience, to guard against malicious activities and to ensure any login feature functions correctly. They do not collect personal information about you.

You can remove or block cookies by changing the settings in your browser, but the functionality of the website may be adversely affected.

By using our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this notice. If you do not agree to our use of cookies then we advise you to set your browser settings accordingly.

You can find out more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org

Security

We have in place measures to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. All collected data is stored in locked, secure environments, and any staff or volunteers working on our behalf will only ever have access to the information they need.

Other websites

Our sites will contain links to other websites not under our control. As such, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you may provide while visiting other sites, nor are said sites governed by this privacy policy. If you have any concerns please refer to the privacy policy of the site in question.

Controlling your data

If the information we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated, you would like to be unsubscribed or have any other questions or concerns about our use of your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

To request a copy of any information we hold about you, please send proof of identity to [email protected] which we will endeavor to respond to within 30 days.

Further to the disclosures identified elsewhere in this policy, we will only disclose personal information to third parties if required by law to do so.

Data Retention

IWPABC may retain the data you provide only so long as it is required to provide service to you.

Our details

IWPABC is a Society under the British Columbia Societies Act. Our address is PO Box 38642 Metropolitan Post Office, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3N1

You can contact us in writing at the address above or via email at [email protected].

This privacy policy was last updated July 2, 2021.