Privacy Policy – Toronto Gay Pickleball Association

Terms of Use: All use of this website (www.tgpa.ca) is subject to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please do not access or use this website. These terms may be changed by the Toronto Gay Pickleball Association (“TGPA”) at its sole discretion, at any time without notice. Use of this website constitutes your agreement to be bound by these terms.

Disclaimers: While TGPA has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the materials contained on this site are accurate, it does not warrant or guarantee: the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the materials; that the site will be available without interruption, error, or omission; that defects will be corrected; or that the website and the server(s) that make it available are free from viruses or harmful components. The website and the materials provided on the website are provided “as is” and “as available” without representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied.

Liability: TGPA will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of any information provided on this website. The information provided on the website is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Doing so without seeking the advice of legal counsel constitutes a misuse of the information.

Confidentiality of Communications: TGPA does not guarantee the confidentiality of any communications sent via e-mail or through its website.

Copyright and Trademarks: The copyright in this website and all materials contained in it is owned or licensed by the Toronto Gay Pickleball Association. This website may not be reproduced without expressed prior written consent of TGPA.

Links to Third-Party Sites: Links to third parties do not mean that TGPA endorses or recommends any of the sites. TGPA takes no responsibility for the content or practices of third-party sites.

Personal Information We Collect: We collect personal information that enables us to identify you (herein referred to as “Member”), including, without limitation, your name, address, one or more email addresses, one or more telephone numbers, profile photo, and other information that we collect with your consent or as permitted or required by law. In addition, we collect information required to arrange payments, which may include credit card details or banking account information to enable us to automatically receive payments for services or events. We also collect information to facilitate event registration and membership preferences.

Use of Personal Information: TGPA may use your personal information for the following purposes:

To communicate with Members regarding any changes to this Privacy Policy;
To create an account during registration, including personal information such as name, address, phone, email, profile photo, and preferences;
To communicate with Members regarding events, memberships, or any concerns or queries;
To process information regarding event registration or membership payments;
To verify Members’ identity when required for transactional purposes to reduce fraud or errors;
With consent, or as permitted by law, to communicate with Members regarding promotions, offers, rewards, surveys, and other pertinent matters related to TGPA;
To provide services, rewards, and benefits to Members;
To understand and analyze the interests, needs, and preferences of Members;
For marketing and analytics purposes, including to display targeted advertising;
To comply with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements;
Otherwise, with your consent or as permitted or required by law.

Web Statistics: TGPA monitors site traffic and usage patterns to better determine what content may interest visitors. This also helps us improve our website.

Hyperlinks: Please note that www.tgpa.ca may contain links to other sites. The registration information you provide will not be passed on to these sites when you link from the TGPA website. TGPA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites; this Privacy Policy applies only to the TGPA website.

Use of Cookies: Cookies are files or pieces of information that may be stored in your computer’s hard drive when you visit a website. We use cookies to better tailor our site to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to help speed up future activities or improve your user experience. We do not use cookies to retrieve information from your computer that was not voluntarily provided. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, but you can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Information Sharing: TGPA will not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties without first obtaining your consent, except when using third-party services necessary to operate our business, such as payment gateways, event management software, or website analytics. We take reasonable measures to ensure that your personal information processed by these service providers is protected. Some service providers may be located in foreign jurisdictions, where foreign laws may permit government access to your personal information in certain circumstances.

How Your Personal Information is Protected: We protect your personal information using appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, or use.

Retention: TGPA will retain Personal Information only as necessary for the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, after which it will be securely destroyed, erased, or de-identified. Personal information may be stored outside Canada and subject to foreign legal regimes.

Accessing, Changing, or Removing Your Personal Information: You can access, change, or remove your personal information by contacting us via email. You may also modify your account information by logging into your account.

Consent and Changes: Your use of this website signifies your consent to our Privacy Policy as described herein. TGPA reserves the right to change or update this Privacy Policy at any time by notifying visitors of the new or revised policy.

Updated on September 13, 2024.