Privacy

Who we are

The Westshore Quilters’ Guild, founded in 2005, is a community of quilters in and around the Westshore of southern Vancouver Island. Our website address is: https://westshorequiltersguild.ca

When visitors submit the Contact Us form on the site we collect the provided data. We may also collect cookies to enhance your experience and site functionality.

Embedded content from other websites

Our website may feature embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles, sourced from external websites. You should be aware that interactions with such content are subject to the privacy policies of the respective originating websites, including data collection practices, cookie usage, and third-party tracking.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell or share personal information about you with other companies or organizations. However, if you are a member of our Guild, your personal information may be shared with other Guild members.

If you are visiting our Guild meeting as a guest, your name will be announced during the meeting to other guests and members. You can request that your name not be announced if you prefer.

Members and guests alike retain the right to request the removal of their photographs from our website and social media platforms.

Legal Compliance and Disclosure

In adherence to legal obligations and to safeguard our rights, we may disclose personal information, including but not limited to names, email addresses, home addresses, phone numbers, and associated photographs, to authorized public authorities when mandated by law.

How long we retain your data

Comments submitted via the Contact Us form are retained indefinitely, along with associated metadata.

Additionally, personal information provided during website registration for the members only section of the website, including user profiles, is stored securely. Members maintain the ability to access, modify, or delete their personal data, with the exception of usernames, which cannot be changed. The webmaster has capabilities to manage user data.

What rights you have over your data

Members with registered accounts or those who have submitted information through the Contact Us form are entitled to request access to their personal data in a downloadable format. You may request the deletion of your personal information, excluding data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Comments submitted via the Contact Us form may undergo automated scrutiny by spam detection services.

Your privacy is very important to us, please send us a letter to the address listed below if you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy:

Westshore Quilters’ Guild

510 Mount View Ave

Colwood, BC.

V9B 2B1