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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

    The Canadian Influencers & Content Creators Association (“CICCA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

    2. Scope and Application

      This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by CICCA from members, prospective members, and users of our website https://canadianinfluencersassociation.org (“Site”). It governs our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with our services and activities.

      3. Definitions

        • Personal Information: Information about an identifiable individual, excluding business contact information such as name, title, business address, or telephone number of an employee of an organization.
        • Commercial Activity: Any particular transaction, act, or conduct that is of a commercial character, including the selling, bartering, or leasing of donor, membership, or other fundraising lists.

        4. Accountability

          CICCA is responsible for the personal information under its control and has designated a Privacy Officer to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

          Canadian Influencers & Content Creators Association
          775, d’Aiguillon, Quebec, Quebec, G1R1M8
          Phone: +1-888-413-8550
          Email: privacy@canadianinfluencersassociation.org

          5. Collection of Personal Information

            We collect personal information for purposes including, but not limited to:
            • Processing membership applications and renewals.
            • Providing member services and benefits.
            • Communicating with members about events, updates, and opportunities.
            • Facilitating access to member-exclusive resources.
            • Processing payments and donations.
            • Responding to inquiries and feedback.

            The types of personal information we may collect include:
            • Contact information (name, address, email, phone number).
            • Professional information (occupation, social media handles, areas of expertise).
            • Payment information (credit card details, billing address).
            • Demographic information (age, gender, language preference).

            6. Consent

              By providing personal information to CICCA, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. To withdraw your consent, please contact our Privacy Officer.

              7. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

                CICCA uses and discloses personal information for the purposes identified at the time of collection or as otherwise permitted or required by law. We do not sell or trade personal information to third parties. We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, provided they agree to adhere to privacy standards comparable to ours.

                8. Retention of Personal Information

                  We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as required by law. Personal information that is no longer required is securely destroyed or anonymized.

                  9. Safeguarding Personal Information

                    CICCA employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. These measures include secure data storage, encryption, and access controls.

                    10. Access to and Correction of Personal Information

                      You have the right to access your personal information held by CICCA and to request corrections if necessary. To do so, please submit a written request to our Privacy Officer. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

                      11. Website and Cookies

                        Our Site may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our Site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

                        12. Third-Party Links

                          Our Site may contain links to external websites. CICCA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

                          13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

                            CICCA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

                            14. Contact Information

                              For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at the address provided above.