Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 3, 2025

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Western Canada (“CCIFWC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

• Name, job title, company name

• Email address and phone number

• Business and mailing address

• Membership and event preferences

• Communication preferences

We collect this information when you:

• Join as a member

• Register for events or newsletters

• Fill out forms on our website

• Communicate with us via email, phone, or online

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide you with member benefits and event information

• Share updates about our Chamber, including newsletters and news

• Send invitations to events or programs

• Inform you of opportunities relevant to your business interests

• Fulfill our administrative and legal obligations

3. Email and Text Message Communications

By providing your contact information, you are consenting to receive communications from CCIFWC, including by email and SMS (text message), where applicable.

✅ Email Opt-In: You may receive newsletters, event invitations, and other Chamber-related updates.
✅ Text Message Opt-In: Occasionally, we may send SMS updates for event reminders or urgent announcements.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking unsubscribe at the bottom of our emails or replying STOP to text messages. You may also contact us directly at info@ccifwesterncanada.com.

4. Providing Information on Behalf of Others (Guests, Bundle Members)

If you provide personal information about someone else (e.g., registering a guest for an event, adding a colleague under a bundled membership), you are responsible for ensuring that you have their consent to:

• Share their personal details with CCIFWC

• Allow CCIFWC to contact them for administrative or program-related purposes

We will only use their information for the specific purpose it was provided (e.g., event access, membership tracking) and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Where appropriate, we may follow up directly to confirm their communication preferences and consent.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted partners who assist us in delivering our programs and services (e.g., payment processors, event platforms, email marketing tools). These parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

6. Security and Data Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Your data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or as required by law.

7. Access and Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Correct or update your details

• Withdraw your consent

• Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
info@ccifwesterncanada.com

8. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted to our website with the effective date indicated at the top.