Airdrie Black Community (ABC) – Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
The Airdrie Black Community (ABC) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and
security of all personal information collected through our website, membership forms, event
registrations, and communication platforms.
This Privacy Policy explains how ABC collects, uses, stores, and protects your information.
By using our website or submitting personal information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy
Policy.
2. Information We Collect
ABC only collects information necessary to support our programs, membership services, and
communication needs. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms or event registrations
- Optional demographic data provided voluntarily
We do not collect unnecessary personal information or sell any data.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- To communicate about ABC programs, events, and updates
- To respond to inquiries
- To process membership applications or event registrations
- To send email or SMS notifications (only with explicit consent)
- To maintain internal records and community engagement metrics
We use your personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes.
4. Information Sharing
ABC is committed to protecting your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Mandatory Disclosure Statement:
“SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party or
affiliate company for marketing purposes.”
Information may be shared only in the following limited cases:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website or communication systems (e.g., RingCentral VOIP), and only under confidentiality agreements
- When legally required by law or court order
5. Confidentiality
All personal information submitted to ABC is treated as confidential.
Access to this information is restricted to authorized board members, volunteers, or administrative
staff who require it to perform official duties.
6. Data Protection & Retention
ABC employs reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal data from
unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was
collected.
7. Cookies & Analytics
The ABC website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track website performance.
Cookies may be disabled in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
8. Third-Party Services
ABC may use third-party platforms such as:
- Payment processors
- Email distribution tools
- VOIP/SMS communication tools (RingCentral)
Each third party has its own privacy practices. ABC is not responsible for the content or policies of
these external entities.
9. Your Rights
You may request at any time:
- Access to your personal information
- Corrections to inaccuracies
- Removal from email/SMS communication lists
- Deletion of personal information (when legally permissible)
10. Updates to This Policy
ABC may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted with a revised “Last Updated date.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Airdrie Black Community (ABC)
Phone: 877-83 BLACK 25225
