BGC is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its employees, members, donors, and other stakeholders. BGC Fort Saskatchewan values the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognizes that maintaining this trust requires we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us. BGC is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its employees, members, donors, and other stakeholders. BGC Fort Saskatchewan values the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognizes that maintaining this trust requires we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us.

During the course of our various projects and activities, BGC Fort Saskatchewan occasionally gathers and uses personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of or other dealing with this information is subject to consent. Our privacy practices are designed to achieve this.

Defining Personal Information 

Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify, or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual’s opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about, or related to, the individual. Examples of personal information include SIN #, age, marital status, and language. Exceptions such as business contact information and certain publicly available information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information. 

Where an individual uses his or her homes contact information as business contact information as well, Boys and Girls Club of Fort Saskatchewan considers that the contact information provided is business contact information and is not therefore subject to protection as personal information. 

Privacy Practices 

Personal information gathered by BGC Fort Saskatchewan is kept in confidence. Personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reasons for which is it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed. 

We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate considering the circumstances.

Contact Information

Questions, concerns, or complaints relating to BGC Fort Saskatchewan’s privacy policy on the treatment of personal information should be emailed to admin@fsbgc.ca.

Further information on privacy and your rights in regards to your personal information may be found on the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.privcom.gc.ca.