Our Commitment
BGC Whitecourt and District is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its employees, members, donors and other stakeholders. BGC Whitecourt and District values the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognizes that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us. During the course of our various projects and activities, BGC Whitecourt and District occasionally gathers and uses personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of or other dealing with this information is subject to consent. BGC Whitecourt and District’s privacy practices are designed to achieve this.
Defining Personal Information
Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual’s opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about, or related to, the individual. Examples of personal information include SIN number, age, marital status, and language. Exceptions: business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information.
Where an individual uses his or her home contact information as business contact information as well, BGC Whitecourt and District considers that the contact information provided is business contact information, and is not therefore subject to protection as personal information.
Privacy Practices
Personal information gathered by BGC Whitecourt and District is kept in confidence. BGC Whitecourt and District personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed.
We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in light of the circumstances.
Updating of Privacy Policy
BGC Whitecourt and District regularly reviews its Privacy Policy to ensure that it accords with best practices. Any revised versions of the Privacy Policy will be made available on our website, or hard copies can be obtained at the Club.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about protecting your personal privacy or our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact BGC Whitecourt and District at executivedirector@bgcwhitecourt.com or call 780-778-6696 and ask to speak with the Executive Director.