Effective Date: 2025-02-28
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and participate in our events.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details required for event registration and participation.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information solely for the purpose of organizing and managing events. This includes:
- Processing event registrations
- Communicating important event-related updates
- Ensuring a smooth event experience
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share, sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to any third parties outside of our organization, Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences (PIMS).
4. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Once the event has concluded and any necessary follow-ups are complete, we securely delete your information from our systems.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correct or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at elmacon@pims.math.ca.
7. Compliance with Canadian Privacy Laws
We comply with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) of British Columbia, which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by private organizations.
8. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS)
elmacon@pims.math.ca
4176-2207 Main Mall, UBC
Vancouver, BC
V6N 3E6
By using our website and participating in our events, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Statement. If you have any questions about this policy, please use the contact page to get in touch with us.