Privacy Policy

PRIVACY OF INFORMATION

RECN is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. Our commitment to respecting and protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information is addressed in our privacy policies. We adhere to these policies and the BC Personal Information Protection Act when dealing with personal information. We want you to know why we collect your information, how we use and disclose your personal information in establishing and maintaining your relationship with us, how we keep your personal information confidential and personal information we hold about you.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT

We collect personal information about you in order to provide you with the services you request. Personal information is any information that identifies you as an individual. The personal information we collect about you depends on the nature of your relationship with us. Examples of the types of personal information we may collect include your contact information (such as your address and telephone number), and your banking information for monthly payments. When we request personal information, you will be given the opportunity to opt-out of providing information with us that is not essential to your relationship with us or our ability to provide the program or service to you. When you provide information to us, you have consented to our collection, use, and disclosure of the information for the purposes indicated.

HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We value your right to privacy and work hard to protect your personal information.

Ragged Edge Community Network

  • Will not collect, use or disclose your personal information for any purposes other than those identified to you, subject to exceptions permitted by law.

  • Will make all reasonable efforts to protect the confidentiality of your personal information both internally and externally in our dealings with other organizations.

  • Will make all reasonable efforts to protect your personal information with appropriate security safeguards.

  • Will make all reasonable efforts to keep your personal information accurate and up-to-date.

  • Will honour requests you may make for access to your personal information or the correction of your personal information, subject to exceptions permitted by law.

  • The security and safety of your personal information is important to us. We endeavour to maintain adequate physical, procedural, and technical security with respect to our offices and information storage facilities so as to prevent any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your personal information.

HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We need basic personal information about you in order to conduct business with you and provide services to you. We collect and use information that allows us to verify your identity and determine your eligibility for certain services. We may also disclose and communicate your personal information if required for your immediate health and safety, or in order to comply with regulatory and legal requirements.

WHAT CHOICES DO YOU HAVE?

You can refuse or withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure or your personal information at any time. Your refusal or withdrawal may affect our ability to provide services to you. We take our responsibility to respect and protect your personal information seriously, If you have any questions about our privacy policies, or if you would like to review your personal information, please contact RECN.