Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

Better Not Bitter Society | British Columbia, Canada
Email: info@betternotbitter.ca | Phone: +1 (672) 879-2217

 

Better Not Bitter Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and integrity. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, in compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that is necessary for our programming, outreach, and engagement efforts. This may include:

• Contact Information: such as your name, email address, and phone number.

• Communication Records: messages or information you share when you contact us.

• Participation Details: data related to event registration, attendance, or volunteering.

• Newsletter Sign-ups: information used to share updates, resources, or fundraising campaigns.

• Website Usage: technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and site usage patterns.

• Social Media Interactions: data collected when you engage with our social media content.

2. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected through:

• Visiting our website

• Signing up for newsletters or events

• Communicating via email, phone, or forms

• Following, liking, or commenting on our social media platforms

• Participating in our programs or volunteering with us

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Communicate updates, resources, and opportunities related to our mission

• Share newsletters, campaigns, and event invitations

• Manage registrations and participation in our programs or events

• Understand and improve how people engage with our organization

• Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations as a registered non-profit

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We will not use your information for any purpose beyond what is described here unless we receive your consent or are permitted by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and related technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information on how our site is used. These tools help us:

• Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior

• Customize content and improve usability

• Enable features like social sharing and embedded media

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

5. Third-Party Tools and Services

We may use trusted third-party services to support our communications, event management, and website analytics. These may include:

• Google Analytics (site traffic and user behavior)

• Mailchimp or other email platforms (newsletters and outreach)

• Zoom, Eventbrite, or similar tools (event coordination)

• Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

These providers have their own privacy policies and access only the information necessary to perform their services.

6. Social Media Engagement

If you interact with us through social media platforms, your activity (such as likes, comments, or shares) is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those platforms. Please review those policies to understand your privacy settings and control options.

7. Your Rights

Under British Columbia’s privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Correct inaccuracies in your personal data

• Withdraw Consent for specific uses of your information (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters)

• Request Information about how your data is used or shared

 

To exercise any of these rights or if you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@betternotbitter.ca
Phone: +1 (672) 879-2217

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We will respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner in accordance with legal requirements.