PRIVACY POLICY
Last revised: July 21, 2022
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Foundation for Online Computer Security and Crime – FOCSC – Canada Not-for-profit Corporation (“FOCSC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise manages the personal information of individuals who visit our website or participate in our activities (“you”, “your”, or “yours”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information in accordance with privacy laws. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use and disclose your personal information, and sets out your rights with respect to your personal information.
By providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy, please do not provide us with your personal information.
1. DEFINITIONS
In this Privacy Policy:
“Act” means the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) and the regulations made pursuant thereto;
” personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, as defined in the Act;
“third party” means an individual or organization other than FOCSC or you.
2. PURPOSE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use and disclose your personal information.
3. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
The types of personal information that we collect about you depends on the circumstances in which you provide it to us. The personal information that we may collect about you includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) your name, date of birth, gender, contact information (including your mailing address, email address and telephone number);
(b) your financial information (including your credit card number and expiry date);
(c) your photograph or image;
(d) your preferences and opinions;
(e) your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address; and
(f) any other personal information that you choose to provide to us.
4. HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We collect your personal information in a number of ways, including:
(a) when you provide it to us directly, such as when you register for an event or make a donation;
(b) when you use our website or mobile application, including when you browse our website or use our search functionality;
(c) when you interact with us through social media, such as when you “like” or “follow” us on social media; and
(d) when we collect it from third parties, such as when we receive your personal information from a third party with your consent.
5. HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
(a) to provide you with the products and services that you have requested;
(b) to communicate with you, including to respond to your inquiries;
(c) to provide you with information about our products and services;
(d) to customize and personalize your experience when you use our website or mobile application;
(e) to understand your needs and preferences;
(f) to develop and improve our products and services;
(g) to better understand our website visitors and customers;
(h) to prevent, detect and investigate fraud, unauthorized transactions and other illegal activities;
(i) to protect the security of our website and mobile application; and
(j) to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
6. WHEN DO WE DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES?
We may disclose your personal information to third parties for the following reasons:
(a) to service providers and other third parties who assist us in operating our website or mobile application or providing our products and services;
(b) to third parties to whom you have consented to us disclosing your personal information;
(c) to third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing or sale of all or a portion of our business or assets;
(d) to third parties as required or permitted by law, such as to government agencies or regulators; and
(e) to third parties in order to protect the security of our website or mobile application, or to investigate or prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
7. HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We have implemented physical, organizational, contractual and technological measures to protect the personal information that we collect, use and disclose. However, no website or Internet transmission is completely secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.
8. HOW LONG DO WE RETAIN YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Subject to certain exceptions under the Act, you have the right to:
(a) access your personal information;
(b) request correction of your personal information;
(c) request deletion of your personal information; and
(d) opt out of the use or disclosure of your personal information for marketing purposes.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the contact information set out below.
10. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our personal information practices, please contact us by submitting a Ticket. Support Portal