Introduction
ABC Vancouver (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you visit our website https://abcvancouver.ca, interact with us, and engage with our services. This policy complies with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and any other applicable privacy legislation.
By using our website or engaging with us in any way, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information from you:
- Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Demographic Information: such as your age, gender, or political affiliation if voluntarily provided.
- Financial Information: such as credit card details or donation amounts when you make contributions or payments through our website.
- Usage Information: such as IP addresses, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Communications: information you provide when contacting us, such as inquiries, comments, or any communications sent via our contact forms or email.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide you with updates, newsletters, and information related to our political campaigns, initiatives, or events.
- To process donations, memberships, or other transactions you make on our website.
- To comply with legal obligations, such as political reporting or regulatory requirements.
- To improve our website and user experience by analyzing how our visitors interact with the site.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support as requested.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: We will share your information when you have provided your consent to do so.
- To service providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions such as payment processing, website hosting, or analytics on our behalf.
- For legal reasons: We may disclose personal information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of [Party Name], its members, or the public.
- Within the Party: We may share information internally within the political party for organizational purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device by your web browser. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. If you wish to request the deletion of your personal information, please contact us as outlined below.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and request correction of your personal information.
- Withdraw your consent to the use of your personal information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
- To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
9. 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 changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this PrivacyPolicy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
[Party Name]
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]
Mailing Address: [Insert Address]
