Privacy Policy

Introduction

Giostdisna ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our newsletter
• Contact us through our contact form
• Participate in workshops or events
• Create an account on our website
• Make a purchase or donation

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Demographic information (age, location, interests)
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Communications preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing transactions and sending related information
• Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitoring and analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
• Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA Compliance)

As a Canadian organization, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We process your personal information based on:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal information for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal obligations: We need to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, such as:

• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors
• Web hosting and analytics providers
• Workshop and event management platforms

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Whether there is a legal obligation to retain the data
• Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position

Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent for certain processing activities at any time. This includes:

• Unsubscribing from marketing emails
• Opting out of certain communications
• Requesting deletion of your account

Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and employee training
• Secure data backup and recovery procedures

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. When we transfer information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Canadian privacy standards.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with this Privacy Policy or Canadian privacy laws, you may file a complaint with:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
30 Victoria Street
Gatineau, QC K1A 1H3
Phone: 1-800-282-1376
Website: www.priv.gc.ca