Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: white-leopard-152650.hostingersite.com
Contact us at hello@caacs.ca
Introduction
The Calgary Arab Arts and Culture Society (CAACS) is committed to protecting your privacy as we support the Night of a Thousand Stars Gala and our mission to celebrate Arab arts and heritage. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). It applies to white-leopard-152650.hostingersite.com and all CAACS-related sites.
Information We Collect
- Personal Data: Name, email, phone, address, payment details (via secure processors), and history when you register or buy tickets.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via Google Analytics, anonymized).
- Event-Specific: Dietary preferences, accessibility needs, or opt-in for photos.
- We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health info)
How We Use Your Information
- To process tickets
- To send Event updates, newsletters, or thank-yous (with opt-out).
- To improve our site and programming (e.g., analyzing attendance trends to expand Arab Heritage Month events).
- For marketing CAACS initiatives, with your consent.
- We never sell or rent data to third parties.
Sharing and Security
- Shared only with trusted partners (e.g., payment gateways, venues) under strict agreements.
- Data is stored securely on Canadian servers with encryption (SSL). We retain it only as needed (e.g., 7 years for tax records) and delete upon request.
Your Rights
- Access, correct, or delete your data by emailing hello@caacs.ca.
- Opt-out of communications via unsubscribe links.
- For complaints, contact our Privacy Officer at the above email or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytics (decline via browser settings). No tracking for advertising.
Changes
We may update this Policy; check back periodically. Last reviewed: November 2025.
Your trust enables us to light up a thousand stars—thank you for supporting Arab arts.