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Windermere Valley Ski Club – Privacy Statement

Last updated: January 2026

Windermere Valley Ski Club (“WVSC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our athletes, families, volunteers, coaches, and community members. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website or interact with our club.

We follow the requirements of British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and handle all personal information with care, respect, and transparency.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is reasonably necessary for club operations, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)

• Athlete information (age, emergency contacts, medical notes voluntarily provided for safety)

• Registration and membership details

• Volunteer sign‑up information

• Payment information (processed securely through third‑party providers; WVSC does not store credit card numbers)

• Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies or analytics tools)

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to support safe, effective, and enjoyable club operations, including:

• Managing athlete registration and participation

• Communicating with members about programs, events, schedules, and updates

• Coordinating volunteers and club activities

• Processing payments and issuing receipts

• Ensuring athlete safety and emergency preparedness

• Improving our website and services

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. When We Share Information

We may share personal information only when necessary for club operations or when required by law. Examples include:

• Coaches and volunteers who need information to support athlete safety and programming

• Governing bodies such as BC Alpine or Alpine Canada for licensing, race entries, or insurance

• Service providers (e.g., registration platforms, payment processors, email systems) who support club operations and are required to protect your information

• Legal requirements such as responding to lawful requests or protecting the safety of individuals

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function as intended.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, or misuse. Only individuals who require access to personal information to perform their duties are permitted to handle it.

6. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, it is securely destroyed or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Under BC’s Personal Information Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Ask for corrections to inaccurate information

• Withdraw consent for certain uses (subject to legal or operational limitations)

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

8. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to third‑party sites. WVSC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or how we handle personal information, please contact:

Windermere Valley Ski Club: wvskiclub@gmal.com