This privacy policy sets out how we collect, use, and disclose personal information provided by users of this website. If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our contact page.
INFORMATION COLLECTION, USE, AND SHARING
We only have access to and collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.
We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. As necessary, your information may be also shared with our business partners with services that they perform for us.
YOUR CONSENT
By providing us with your personal information, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of that information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have submitted personal information to us and wish to withdraw your consent to its retention, use or disclosure, please contact us through our contact page.
SECURITY
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit your information via this website, your information is protected both online and offline. However, we are not responsible for the practices employed by websites or services linked to or from this website.
COOKIES
We may use cookies on this website. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor’s hard drive to help us improve your access to our website and identify repeat visitors to our site. Usage of a cookie is not linked to any personally identifiable information on our website. Cookies can be blocked or cleared at any time from your internet browser.
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We also use Google Analytics to track the number of visitors to various parts of our website and their interactions with the site. This information is collected anonymously and used only for statistical purposes.
You may opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or by configuring your browser settings to block the use of cookies.
INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYMENT OR VOLUNTEER PURPOSES
The information you provide us through forms on “Becoming a Volunteer” or “Careers” webpages will be used to help us decide whether you are a good fit for our organization. If you become a volunteer or staff, we will retain your information for reference purposes, and will only share it as authorized or required by law. If you do not become a volunteer or staff, your information will not be retained.
APPLICABLE LAW
The Victoria Chinatown Care Society is governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.. More information about this legislation is available at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia website.
CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY
Policy created June 1-2023. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.