Privacy Policy

Kelowna International Indigenous Canoe Regatta Society (operated by One Tribe Media Network, “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you visit our websites (the “Site”) or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Details: name, email address, mailing address, phone number (e.g., when you subscribe, register for events, or contact us).
  • Payment Information: credit-card or other payment details processed via secure third-party gateways (we do not store full card numbers).
  • User Content: comments, testimonials, or other material you post to public areas of the Site.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and session duration.
  • Cookies & Tracking: small data files placed on your device to recognize you on return visits, remember preferences, and analyze Site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide Services & Fulfill Requests: process event registrations, subscriptions, and orders.
  • To Communicate: send newsletters, confirmations, updates, and marketing materials (you may unsubscribe at any time).
  • To Improve the Site: analyze usage patterns and optimize content, features, and performance.
  • To Protect the Site & Users: detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Distinguish you from other users.
  • Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
  • Compile aggregate statistics about Site traffic and interaction.

You can usually manage cookies via your browser settings—note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share information with:

  • Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Email & Marketing Platforms (e.g., Mailchimp).
  • Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics).

These providers have their own privacy policies; we encourage you to review them.

5. Data Security & Retention

We employ industry-standard measures (encryption, access controls) to safeguard your data. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or to comply with legal obligations.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see below).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We’ll post the revised version here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes will constitute your acceptance of the new policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this policy, please reach out:

Kelowna International Indigenous Canoe Regatta Society
c/o One Tribe Media Network
Email: privacy@onetribemedia.org