Privacy Policy

Existential Analysis Society of Canada

Effective Date: January 11, 2025

The Existential Analysis Society of Canada values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with us in other ways.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information to comply with the Societies Act of British Columbia and to facilitate the operation of our society.

The types of information we may collect include:

• Membership Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details as needed.

• Payment Information: Payment for memberships or donations is processed through our third-party payment processor, Stripe, Inc. We do not store or have access to your payment information directly.

• Communication Records: Information you provide when contacting us via email, forms, or other communication channels.

2. Use of Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To maintain compliance with the Societies Act of British Columbia.

• To manage membership applications, renewals, and communications.

• To process membership fees or donations and issue receipts.

• To send updates about the Society, including newsletters, event invitations, or notices required under the law.

3. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Third-Party Payment Processor: Stripe handles all payment transactions securely. For more information on Stripe’s privacy practices, please visit Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you.

• Request corrections to your personal information.

• Withdraw your consent for us to collect or use your information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at privacy@existentialanalysis.ca

By using our website or providing your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.