Vancouver Community Birth Foundation

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

Effective Date: October 2024

Vancouver Community Birth Foundation ("VCBF," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website, services, and events.

We endeavour to protect the privacy of the Personal Information we hold in our records, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee complete security. Unauthorized entry or use, failure of the services, or other factors may compromise the security of user information at any time. 


a. Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to Vancouver Community Birth Foundation, including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment information (if applicable for donations or event registration)

  • Other details you provide through our contact forms or registration pages

b. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website, including:

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type (e.g., desktop, mobile)

  • IP address

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services

  • To communicate with you about our events, programs, and initiatives

  • To process donations and event registrations

  • To personalize your experience on our website

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • For internal research and analytics

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our activities, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing services

These third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than to provide services to VCBF.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. These measures include physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you interact with our site. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings if prompted. However, declining cookies may limit your ability to use certain features on our website.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: foundation@scbp.ca.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Vancouver Community Birth Foundation
Unit #200 - 1193 Kingsway
foundation@scbp.ca
1-604-324-2214 ext. 1

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.