PRIVACY POLICY.
Purpose
This Privacy Policy explains how Med Response BC Society (“MRBC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and MRBC’s Protection of Personal Information Policy (Effective June 1, 2025).
Scope
This policy applies to all users interacting with MRBC’s website, forms, email communication, and digital services including donations, membership sign-ups, newsletter subscriptions, and story/concern submissions.
What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect:
• Identifying Information: Name, address, phone number, email
• Donation Details: Amount, transaction method (via secure third-party processor)
• Membership Data: Class of membership, professional affiliation
• Shared Story Submissions: User-provided narratives or concerns
• Newsletter Preferences
• Cookies/IP Info: Used for site performance monitoring (non-identifiable)
Purpose of Collection
Personal information is collected only for specific, identified purposes such as:
• Membership enrollment and administration
• Processing and receipting donations
• Sending updates or newsletters
• Reviewing community feedback or concerns
• Legal or regulatory compliance
Each purpose is clearly stated at the point of collection in line with MRBC’s Consent to Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information form.
Consent
We only collect, use, or disclose your information with your informed, voluntary consent. By submitting forms on this website, you acknowledge and accept the described collection purposes. You may withdraw consent by contacting the Privacy Officer.
Use, Disclosure & Retention
• Information is used solely for the purposes you consent to.
• We do not sell or trade personal information.
• Data is retained only for as long as necessary for legal or operational reasons, then securely destroyed.
Safeguards
• Digital: Encryption, two-factor authentication, secure cloud storage
• Physical: Locked cabinets, limited access
• Access to personal information is role-based and monitored.
Individual Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge complaints about non-compliance
Requests must be made in writing to the Privacy Officer.
External Tools & Links
This website may use third-party tools (e.g., Stripe, Mailchimp) that are contractually required to comply with MRBC’s privacy standards. Links to external sites are provided for convenience only.
Contact
Privacy Officer
Med Response BC Society