Privacy Policy for Speakers Bureau of Canada Website
Introduction
This Privacy Policy provides transparency into our privacy practices and how we handle information, ensuring compliance with legal standards and offering reassurance to our clients and users regarding the protection of their data. This Privacy Policy outlines the commitment of Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) to protect the privacy of our clients and users. We take your privacy seriously and this Policy applies to all interactions with us including use of our website www.speakerscanada.com, dealings through our communications, and all other services provided by us.
Privacy Notice Overview
At Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc., we prioritize your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding the personal data we collect and process, in line with GDPR and PIPEDA regulations. This notice applies to data collected by us and details our practices around data collection, use, security, and your rights.
About Us
Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. is leading speaker’s bureau and talent agency provider, acts as the data controller, managing personal data to fulfill our commitment to quality service. Our Data Protection Officer oversees inquiries and compliance related to data protection.
Client Information Collection
General Browsing: You can visit our website without providing any Personal Information. Engaging in most activities does not require any personal information. Depending upon the activity, some of the information that we ask you to provide is identified as mandatory and some as voluntary. If you do not provide the mandatory data with respect to a particular activity, you will not be able to engage in that activity.
Client Information Request
When you request information about our speakers or services, we collect details such as your name, organization, industry, job title, phone number, email address, event details including date, location, budget, and theme.
Speaker Information Collection
Speaker Applications: Upon request Speakers Bureau of Canada provide you with information about whether we hold, or process on behalf of a third party, any of your personal information. You have the right to access and correct or delete your Personal Information and privacy preferences at any time. If you have questions or to submit a request related to your Personal Information, please contact us.
Speaker Information Request
If you apply to become a speaker, we require information including your name, contact details, media, professional background, and references.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Use of Your Information
We collect and use your information to provide requested product or service information, respond to customer service requests questions and concerns, keep you informed about our services and speakers we represent, and send booking notifications, processing transactions. We use your information to enhance our analytics, allowing us to tailor promotional communications more effectively and refine our service offerings. This also helps us improve website functionality and overall service delivery.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service. Our service providers are only given the information they need to perform their designated functions.
Data Storage
We store your data on secure servers outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or on the servers provided by our service providers which may include external providers like Mailchimp, Microsoft, Amazon and/or Google Apps.
Data Security
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Sending information over the internet is generally not completely secure, and we can’t guarantee the security of your data while it’s in transit. Any data you send is at your own risk. We have procedures and security features in place to keep your data secure once we receive it.
Data Sharing and Processing
Data may be shared with regulators and third-party service providers for legal compliance or to facilitate our services. Processing bases include legitimate interests and consent, with data transferred internationally only under strict protections.
Data Security and Liability Disclaimer
We implement robust security measures to protect user data but cannot guarantee complete security. Users acknowledge that they share personal information at their own risk. All information for banking, fees and income will not be kept on the Website. We are not liable for any unauthorized data access, loss, or breach, except due to our gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and we hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in the emails or deleting your account in our portal. You may also opt out of receiving promotional communications by contacting legal@speakerscanada.com.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information maintained by us. You may also have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our collection and use of your personal information.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email (sent to the e-mail address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this Website prior to the change becoming effective.
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc.
200-638 11 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R0E2
866.420.3338
legal@speakerscanada.com