Privacy Policy
Introduction
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and business details, provided during membership registration or when submitting inquiry forms.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Processing membership applications and managing member listings.
- Facilitating communication between users and members.
- Sending newsletters, updates, or relevant announcements (with your consent).
- Improving website functionality and user experience.
- Addressing inquiries or concerns submitted via the inquiry form.
3. Sharing of Information
- With Members: When you submit an inquiry form, your details are shared with the member you are contacting.
- With Service Providers: To facilitate services on behalf of AKSIS (EIBPA) such as email communications or website analytics. If using a service provider outside Canada, we will inform you about the countries involved and the purposes for which the service provider is authorized to collect, use, or disclose the information.
- When Required by Law: In compliance with legal obligations or to protect AKSIS’ (EIBPA’s) rights.
4. Data Security
We employ appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit certain website features.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. AKSIS (EIBPA) is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
7. Your Rights
As part of our commitment to OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession) principles, we acknowledge that Indigenous peoples have the right to own and control their data. We encourage members to express their preferences on how their information is used and shared. You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Withdraw your consent to receive communications at any time.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
9. Access Requests and Inquiries
You can request access to your personal information or inquire about our privacy practices by contacting us at ed@aksisyeg.ca. We will respond to your requests in accordance with PIPA and our
internal policies