Privacy Policy
*Last Updated: 08/23/2024*
Welcome to Winnipeg Boys' Choir (winnipegboyschoir.ca) ("we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and in compliance with Canadian privacy laws and regulations, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from choristers and their guardians, including but not limited to:
Name, age, and date of birth
Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
Emergency contact information
Relevant medical information (if applicable)
Details about choristers’ situations (e.g., learning preferences, personal background) to enhance teaching and provide context for instruction
Family details required for bursary applications (e.g., financial situation, household information)
Payment details through PayPal for program fees or donations
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Managing choir membership and participation
Communicating with members and their guardians about rehearsals, events, and updates
Processing payments for program fees, donations, or merchandise
Understanding choristers’ backgrounds to better tailor teaching and support
Reviewing bursary applications to determine eligibility and need
Maintaining records and ensuring the safety and well-being of our choristers
3. Consent and Age Requirements
As our choir includes members aged 6-21, we prioritize the privacy and protection of minors. For members under the age of 18, consent from a parent or guardian is required for the collection, use, and sharing of personal information. By submitting information through our website, parents or guardians confirm they have the authority to consent on behalf of their child.
4. Members Area
Our members' area does not require user accounts. Access is provided via direct links or invitations. We do not collect additional information or track members in this area.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Enhance your browsing experience
Analyze website traffic
Provide relevant content and services
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit certain functionalities on our site. These cookies and your data may be used by third parties to maintain the functionality of the website.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
We may include links to third-party websites, such as PayPal for payment processing. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Payment Processing
Payments made through our website are processed securely via PayPal. We do not store your payment details on our servers. Please review PayPal's privacy policy for more information on how your payment information is handled.
8. Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for historical and archival purposes, or as required by law. We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we employ robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access and review your personal information
Request corrections to your information
Withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at thewinnipegboyschoir@gmail.com.
10. Forms
Which Forms Collect Personal Data?
We collect personal data through various forms on our website, including but not limited to contact forms, registration forms, and application forms.
What Personal Data Do We Collect and Why?
When visitors or users submit a form, we capture the IP Address for spam protection. We also collect the email address and may capture other personal data included in the form fields to process requests and provide relevant services.
How Long We Retain Your Data
When visitors or users submit a form, we retain the data indefinitely unless a deletion request has been made. This retention period allows us to handle queries and manage submissions effectively, while maintaining accurate records.
Where We Send Your Data
All collected data is kept confidential, unless specifically mentioned. This data may be sent to our workers or contractors to perform necessary actions based on the form submission.
Third Parties
We use some third-party services to manage and protect your data:
Google reCAPTCHA: For spam protection. Privacy Policy
11. Embedded content from other websites
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
Winnipeg Boys' Choir
871 Dorchester Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0P9
Email: thewinnipegboyschoir@gmail.com
Phone: 204-475-2127
Welcome to Winnipeg Boys' Choir (winnipegboyschoir.ca) ("we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and in compliance with Canadian privacy laws and regulations, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from choristers and their guardians, including but not limited to:
Name, age, and date of birth
Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
Emergency contact information
Relevant medical information (if applicable)
Details about choristers’ situations (e.g., learning preferences, personal background) to enhance teaching and provide context for instruction
Family details required for bursary applications (e.g., financial situation, household information)
Payment details through PayPal for program fees or donations
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Managing choir membership and participation
Communicating with members and their guardians about rehearsals, events, and updates
Processing payments for program fees, donations, or merchandise
Understanding choristers’ backgrounds to better tailor teaching and support
Reviewing bursary applications to determine eligibility and need
Maintaining records and ensuring the safety and well-being of our choristers
3. Consent and Age Requirements
As our choir includes members aged 6-21, we prioritize the privacy and protection of minors. For members under the age of 18, consent from a parent or guardian is required for the collection, use, and sharing of personal information. By submitting information through our website, parents or guardians confirm they have the authority to consent on behalf of their child.
4. Members Area
Our members' area does not require user accounts. Access is provided via direct links or invitations. We do not collect additional information or track members in this area.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Enhance your browsing experience
Analyze website traffic
Provide relevant content and services
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit certain functionalities on our site. These cookies and your data may be used by third parties to maintain the functionality of the website.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
We may include links to third-party websites, such as PayPal for payment processing. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Payment Processing
Payments made through our website are processed securely via PayPal. We do not store your payment details on our servers. Please review PayPal's privacy policy for more information on how your payment information is handled.
8. Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for historical and archival purposes, or as required by law. We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we employ robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access and review your personal information
Request corrections to your information
Withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at thewinnipegboyschoir@gmail.com.
10. Forms
Which Forms Collect Personal Data?
We collect personal data through various forms on our website, including but not limited to contact forms, registration forms, and application forms.
What Personal Data Do We Collect and Why?
When visitors or users submit a form, we capture the IP Address for spam protection. We also collect the email address and may capture other personal data included in the form fields to process requests and provide relevant services.
How Long We Retain Your Data
When visitors or users submit a form, we retain the data indefinitely unless a deletion request has been made. This retention period allows us to handle queries and manage submissions effectively, while maintaining accurate records.
Where We Send Your Data
All collected data is kept confidential, unless specifically mentioned. This data may be sent to our workers or contractors to perform necessary actions based on the form submission.
Third Parties
We use some third-party services to manage and protect your data:
Google reCAPTCHA: For spam protection. Privacy Policy
11. Embedded content from other websites
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
Winnipeg Boys' Choir
871 Dorchester Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0P9
Email: thewinnipegboyschoir@gmail.com
Phone: 204-475-2127
