The Arts Office is committed to protecting the privacy of any personal information you may provide when visiting our website.

 

SCOPE

This policy pertains only to personal information collected and does not include business contact information or publicly available information. This privacy statement applies to interactions with The Arts Office website. It does not apply to any other website.

 

PURPOSES

When collecting personal information, The Arts Office will inform you of the purpose for collecting the information. All personal information collected will be treated as confidential.

 

CONSENT

The Arts Office will collect, use or disclose your personal information for the purposes identified above and other purposes authorized or required by Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia) or other law. If the Office wishes to use your personal information for any other purpose, we will first obtain your consent.

 

ACCURACY

The Arts Office will make a reasonable effort to ensure your personal information is accurate and complete. If you believe your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, please detail your concerns in writing and the Office will amend the information as required.

 

SAFEGUARDS

The Arts Office will store securely, protect and safeguard your personal information. We will not sell, rent or share personal information with any other organization or individual.

Only authorized Arts Office staff members have access to your personal information. The confidentiality and security are not assured where the personal information is communicated by email.

 

ACCESS

Upon written request and authentication of your identity, The Arts Office will provide you with your personal information under its control, information about the ways in which your information is being used and a description of the individuals and organizations, if any, to whom that information has been disclosed.

In some situations The Arts Office may not be able to provide access to certain personal information or may be prevented by law from doing so. Where an access request is refused, we will notify you in writing, giving the reason for refusal and outlining further steps that are available to you.

 

QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

Please contact The Arts Office at  with your questions, concerns or complaints.