Privacy Policy | CFUW-MSS

Effective Date: 2025/05/30

1. Introduction

The Canadian Federation of University Women Montreal South Shore (CFUW-MSS) is committed to protecting the privacy of its members and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Quebec's Law 25 and Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

The information collected may include:

Full name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information (processed through secure third-party services)
Any other information you choose to provide

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

Process membership applications and renewals
Communicate about upcoming events and organizational updates
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Maintain internal records for administrative purposes

We do not use your information for profiling or automated decision-making.

4. Consent

By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@cfuwmss.ca with the subject line "Privacy Inquiry."

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, such as:

Payment processors
Website Management

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes specified by CFUW-MSS.

6. Data Security

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

Secure data storage solutions
Access controls and authentication protocols
Regular security assessments

7. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Withdraw consent to the use of your information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. Non-essential cookies can be managed by clicking the blue circle with the thumbprint icon located at the bottom left corner of the website. This tool allows you to accept or decline specific categories of cookies. You can also set your browser to refuse all cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer: Maryanne Griss, President of CFUW Montreal South Shore
Email: info@cfuwmss.ca
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry