Accountability

Land Acknowledgement

The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley recognizes we are situated on the traditional Treaty 7 territory and Métis District 4 within the Battle River Territory. We honour the hearts and footsteps that have crossed these lands for many generations, especially the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) First Nations, including Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney, the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations, including Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai, and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. We also honour Land Spirit itself for protecting, nourishing, and embracing us and for the Indigenous Peoples who have been stewards of and adhere to Natural Law.

Financial Statements

Our financial statements offer a transparent view of our organization’s financial health, including revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities. You can review our latest financial statements below. To see further financial Statements for past years please contact us.

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Privacy Statement

November 27, 2024

The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley (PCSBV) values its members, donors, volunteers, staff and all those who are involved with our organization. We are committed to protecting your privacy and of the personal information that you provide to us. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website ww.pcsbv.ca (the “Website”) and interact with us.

1. Personal Information We Collect

You may visit our Website at any time and are not required to disclose your personal data. The data that we collect will only be for the purposes for which you have given your consent, except where required by law.

At your discretion, we may collect the following types of personal information through donations, enquiries, registrations, or requests:

  • Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.
  • Donation Information: Payment method and details, donation amount, and donation history.
  • Online Activities: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and referral source.
  • Other Voluntary Information: Information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, signing up for events, or engaging with us on social media platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and provide tax receipts.
  • To send you communications via mail and email related to BVP, our fundraising activities, programs, services, and events (only if you have consented to receive them).
  • To respond to inquiries or feedback you provide and provide you with the services that you have requested or given consent.
  • To improve the Website and your user experience.
  • To fulfill legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in processing payments or running the Website (e.g., payment processors, web hosting).
  • If required by law.

We ensure that all third-party service providers are compliant with applicable privacy laws and safeguard your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you when you return to our Website, enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and for marketing purposes. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect some features of the Website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, reviewing and updating our security measures and procedures, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement and/or for the purposes that you have given your consent, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

At any time, you have the right to:

  • Access and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections or updates to your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information at any time, subject to legal restrictions.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.

Please contact us using the information below.

8. Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on our Website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Bow Valley Palliative
PO Box 40113, Canmore Crossing
Canmore, AB T1W 3H9

403-707-7111
info@bvpal.ca