Effective Date: February 18th, 2025

The Fireweed Community Market Society (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your personal data when you visit our website [insert website URL] (“Website”).

By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect We collect personal information that you provide to us when you visit our Website or interact with us through other means, such as email or in-person interactions. This information may include:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Payment Information: For any transactions or donations made through our Website.
  • User-generated Content: Comments, messages, and other content you post or submit.
  • Technical Information: Information automatically collected when you use our Website, such as IP address, browser type, device type, and usage patterns (using cookies and other tracking technologies).

2. How We Use Your Information We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you regarding our events, market activities, and updates related to the Fireweed Community Market Society.
  • To process transactions, donations, and payments.
  • To improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our Website.
  • To respond to inquiries, requests, and feedback.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Website, process payments, or communicate with you (e.g., email marketing services).
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users or others.

4. Data Security We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies may collect information about your browsing activities on our Website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some parts of the Website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

6. Your Rights and Choices You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational exceptions.
  • Opt-out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

7. Links to Other Websites Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of the policy. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Fireweed Community Market Society
Email: info@fireweedmarket.ca
Phone: 867-333-2255
Address: Suite 210B 212 Main Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B1