PRIVACY POLICY
At OneBC, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our members, supporters, donors, and all individuals who engage with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
Our Commitment to Privacy
We are dedicated to protecting your personal information. OneBC follows fair information practices and complies with all relevant privacy laws.
Scope of this Policy
This policy applies to all personal information collected, used, or shared by OneBC through our website, events, donations, membership applications, volunteer activities, and other interactions. It does not apply to employee personal information or limit the use of business contact or publicly available information as defined by PIPA or other applicable laws.
Accountability
OneBC is responsible for all personal information under its control. We have appointed a Privacy Officer to ensure compliance with this policy and PIPA.
We have procedures in place to protect personal information, respond to questions and complaints, and communicate our privacy practices clearly.
Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
Consent
We collect, use, or share personal information with your consent, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. Consent may be:
Express (verbal, written, or electronic), or
Implied (by providing information for a specific purpose)
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. Contact our Privacy Officer to do so.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law. Once no longer required, the information is destroyed or anonymized.
We strive to keep your personal information accurate and up to date. If you believe your information is incorrect, please contact our Privacy Officer to update it.
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information through:
Secure storage systems
Password and access controls
Data encryption
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy as needed. Updated versions will be posted on our website. Please check periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this policy or our privacy practices, contact:
Guneet Singh
Privacy Officer
10107-101st Ave
Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4
E: Guneet.Singh@1bc.ca
Definitions
Personal Information: Information that can identify an individual, such as name, address, email, phone number, donation history, membership status, and volunteer activity.
PIPA: The Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia).
This Privacy Policy provides a general overview of our privacy practices. It does not create any contractual rights or obligations. Effective Date: July 20th, 2025
