Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2, 2026

At WEAVE, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. We recognize that privacy, safety, and confidentiality are especially important to the individuals and communities we serve.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, www.weavebc.ca, or communicate with our organization.

1. Who We Are

WEAVE is a community-based organization located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. We work to raise awareness, strengthen community connections, and support collective action to address gender-based violence.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

  • Contact information: Your name, email address, or other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us.

  • Communications: Information you choose to include in messages, inquiries, or correspondence with our organization.

  • Event information: Details you voluntarily provide when registering for events or participating in organizational activities, where applicable.

  • Website usage information: Limited technical information, such as browser type, device information, and website activity, that may be collected through cookies or website services.

We aim to collect only the personal information reasonably necessary for our activities and communications.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to questions, inquiries, or requests.

  • Share information about WEAVE's activities, events, and initiatives when you have requested or agreed to receive it.

  • Coordinate community events and opportunities for involvement.

  • Maintain and improve our website.

  • Fulfill applicable legal and organizational responsibilities.

We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent or another lawful basis.

4. Confidentiality and Sensitive Information

We understand that individuals visiting our website may be seeking information or support related to sensitive personal experiences.

We approach all communications with care, dignity, and respect for individual privacy.

Please be mindful that ordinary website contact forms and email communications may not be appropriate for sharing highly sensitive or confidential information.

We encourage visitors to avoid including unnecessary personal or sensitive details when contacting us through the website.

WEAVE is not an emergency response service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website or support our activities.

We may also disclose personal information where required or permitted by law.

When information is shared, we take reasonable steps to protect privacy and limit disclosure to what is necessary.

6. Website Hosting and Cookies

Our website is built using Webador, a third-party website development and hosting platform.

Webador and other services used on our website may process technical information necessary for website functionality, security, or analytics.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and may provide information about how visitors interact with them.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function as intended if certain cookies are disabled.

For more information about Webador's privacy practices, please visit https://www.webador.ca/privacy.

7. Protecting Your Information

We take reasonable steps to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

These measures may include limiting access to personal information, using secure website services, and reviewing how information is stored and handled.

While we work to protect the information entrusted to us, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or otherwise dispose of it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable privacy legislation, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Withdraw consent to certain uses of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

  • Ask questions or raise concerns about how your information is handled.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the details below.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external organizations, community resources, or third-party services.

WEAVE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they access.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, organizational practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page, along with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

WEAVE

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Email: info@weavebc.ca

Website: https://www.weavebc.ca

We are committed to addressing privacy concerns respectfully and transparently.