Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for www.apocalgaryaa.ca

Effective Date: December 7, 2025
APO Calgary AA("we," "us," or "our") operates www.apocalgaryaa.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors and users of our Site, how we use that information, and the choices you have regarding your data.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with applicable Canadian and Albertan privacy laws.

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1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.

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A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide:
We only collect personal information that you provide to us directly and voluntarily, such as when you:
Contact us via email or a contact form;
Sign up for a newsletter or mailing list;
Register for an event, performance, or volunteer opportunity; or
Make a donation.
This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

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B. Usage Data and Technical Information:
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website. This "Usage Data" may include information such as:
Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type and version;
The pages of our Site that you visit;
The time and date of your visit; and
The time spent on those pages.

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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes:
To provide and maintain the Site;
To notify you about changes to our services or performances;
To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Site when you choose to do so;
To provide news, special offers, and general information about events we offer;
To process event registrations or donations; and
To analyze how the Site is used to improve the user experience.

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3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting partners, email marketing platforms, payment processors) only to the extent necessary for them to provide services on our behalf and help us operate our organization, provided that these parties agree to keep this information confidential and comply with Canadian privacy standards.
We may also disclose your Personal Information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and hold certain information.
Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

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5. Your Data Protection Rights Under PIPA (Alberta)
Under Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have rights regarding your personal data:
The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data we hold.
The right to correction: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
The right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for our collection and use of your information at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

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6. Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via the contact methods provided on our website.