April 10, 2025 - Version #1.3

Our website privacy policy for DisasterNet BC Society, is aligned with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA. (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act):

 

DisasterNet BC Society – Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 02, 2025
Last Updated:  April 10, 2025

DisasterNet BC Society (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who visit our website at disasternetbc.ca. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, and describes your rights in accordance with Canadian privacy legislation.

1. Scope of this Policy
This policy applies to personal information collected through our website. It does not extend to information collected offline or through third-party websites linked from our site.

2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit or interact with our website:
⦁ Name, email address, phone number, or organization name (if provided via contact forms or email communications)
⦁ Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour (via cookies or analytics tools)
⦁ Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or surveys

3. How We Use Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information for purposes including:
⦁ Responding to inquiries or requests for information
⦁ Delivering service notification bulletins to members
⦁ Monitoring and improving website performance and user experience
⦁ Ensuring website security and preventing misuse.

4. Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent anytime by contacting using the Contact Us page.

5. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
⦁ Remember your preferences
⦁ Analyze web traffic and user behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics)
⦁ Improve content relevance

You can manage cookie settings in your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.

6. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, but we may disclose personal information (when required) under the following conditions:
⦁ When required by law
⦁ To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud
⦁ With your explicit consent

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

8. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
⦁ Access the personal information we hold about you
⦁ Correct or update your information
⦁ Withdraw consent or request deletion.
⦁ File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or updates to our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, please use the Contact Us page:

Media Contact Officer & DisasterNet BC

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