Introduction

Scattered Automatic Expression Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.scattered.ca and our services. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, or otherwise communicate with us. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information about you automatically when you visit our website. This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Access times and dates
• Referring website addresses
• Pages you view on our site

How We Use Your Information

Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and manage your account
• Send you newsletters, updates, and other communications
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Process your transactions
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is used to:

• Analyze trends and usage patterns
• Administer the website
• Improve the user experience
• Gather demographic information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Business partners and affiliates for the purposes of conducting our business
• Law enforcement or regulatory agencies as required by law
• Third parties in connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our business

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.

Microsoft 365 Accounts

Microsoft 365 accounts provided by Scattered Automatic Expression Association to volunteers, employees, and board members are owned by the association. All data on these accounts is the property of Scattered Automatic Expression Association. The organization reserves the right to revoke account access at any time. Additionally, the members of the Board of Directors have the authority to reset passwords and assume control of any Microsoft 365 account as needed.

Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request the deletion of your personal information
• Object to the processing of your personal information
• Request the restriction of processing of your personal information
• Request the transfer of your personal information to another organization
• Withdraw your consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal information

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

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 “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@scattered.ca