Privacy Policy

The Art Foundry collects and maintains personal information for program registration and communication purposes. This includes notifying you about programs, services, special events, and updates via email, SMS, or mail.

We respect your privacy. Any information you provide will be used and stored in compliance with British Columbia's Personal Information and Protection Act (PIPA). We will not disclose your information without your consent and do not rent, sell, or trade your personal data to third parties.

What is Personal Information?

Personal information is any information about an identifiable individual that can be used to distinguish, identify, or contact that person. This excludes publicly available information such as business contact details or information from public directories.

Why We Collect Information

We collect personal information for specific purposes, which will be identified before or at the time of collection. These purposes include:

  • Communicating with you about Art Foundry events, programs, and updates

  • Operating our registration and administrative functions

If your information is needed for any other purpose, you will be notified.

Your Consent

We obtain your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information unless otherwise permitted by law. You may withdraw your consent by providing 30-day written notice. Please note that withdrawing consent means you will no longer receive communications from The Art Foundry.

What We Collect

We only collect personal information necessary for the purposes identified above.

Data Storage

When you provide your personal information through our online registration website, your data is transmitted to a server located within Canada and is subject to Canadian federal laws.

Keeping Information Accurate

Please contact us to keep your personal information up-to-date and accurate.

Security

Your personal information is protected by security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. If you use our online registration website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your access information and password, as well as all activities that occur under your account.

Your Rights

You may request information about the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information. Upon written request with appropriate notice, we will provide you access to your personal information in accordance with the law.