Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 29, 2025

1. Introduction

The Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association (“MBA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, https://manitobabee.org/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information from you when you interact with our Site.

Personal Information:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through the Site, subscribe to our newsletter, or register for events, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other similar contact details.

Non-Personal Information:

• Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries, process your membership applications, and manage event registrations.
• To Improve Our Site: To analyze usage patterns and enhance the content and functionality of our Site.
• To Communicate with You: To send newsletters, updates, and other information related to the MBA. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and email delivery. These providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks and are obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site and improve its performance. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a visitor under the age of 13, we will delete the information from our records.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association

PO Box 48123 Lakewood PO

Winnipeg, MB, R2J 4A3

Email: Shaun Kendrick

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.