Privacy Policy

Voice of Richmond ("we", "us", "our") is committed to maintaining the privacy and protection of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines our practices and commitments in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia.

Accountability

We are responsible for all personal information under our control. Our designated Privacy Officer is accountable for our compliance with the principles described in this policy. 

Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information only for the following purposes: To provide and manage our services and communications effectively. To meet legal and regulatory requirements. To communicate with our clients and customers regarding services that may be of interest. Any other purpose for which we have your consent. 

Consent

Your knowledge and consent are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, except where required or permitted by law.

Limiting Collection

The personal information we collect shall be limited only to that which is necessary for the purposes identified.

Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention

Personal information shall not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with your consent or as required by law. We will retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes. 

Accuracy

We shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date as necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used. 

Safeguards

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information in order to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

Openness

We will make available to you information about our policies and practices related to the management of your personal information.

Individual Access

Upon request, you will be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information, and you will be given access to it. You may verify the accuracy and completeness of your personal information and may request that it be amended, if appropriate.

Questions and Compliance

If you have any inquiries, complaints, or questions regarding this policy or our compliance with privacy legislation, please contact our Privacy Officer at: VoiceOfRichmond@proton.me

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and services. When changes are made to this policy, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.