{"id":3263,"date":"2025-05-29T19:50:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/?page_id=3263"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:09:33","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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DigiWomen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting women in the digital industry through resources, opportunities, and networking. For questions regarding this policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At DigiWomen, we\u2019re committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, and programs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This Privacy Policy complies with:<\/p>

  • Quebec\u2019s Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector)<\/li>
  • Canada\u2019s Personal Information Protection and Electronic<\/li>
  • Documents Act (PIPEDA)
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    Information We Collect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Information You Provide to Us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    When you interact with DigiWomen, we may collect:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)<\/li>
    • Professional information (job title, company)<\/li>
    • Educational background<\/li>
    • Program participation history<\/li>
    • Survey responses<\/li>
    • Communication preferences<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Information Collected Automatically<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
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      Geographic location (country\/city)
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      How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Essential Purposes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • Providing access to our programs and services<\/li>
      • Processing membership applications<\/li>
      • Responding to your inquiries<\/li>
      • Sending important administrative notifications<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        With Your Consent<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        • Sending newsletters and event invitations<\/li>
        • Providing personalized content and recommendations<\/li>
        • Conducting research to improve our programs<\/li>
        • Sharing opportunities from partner organizations<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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          We process your personal information based on:<\/p>

          • Your explicit consent<\/li>
          • Fulfillment of our service agreements<\/li>
          • Legitimate interests in operating and improving our services<\/li>
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            We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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            Your Privacy Rights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:<\/p>

            • Access your personal information<\/li>
            • Correct inaccurate information<\/li>
            • Request the deletion of your data<\/li>
            • Restrict or object to processing<\/li>
            • Data portability<\/li>
            • Withdraw consent at any time<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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              Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you interact with our content.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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              • Essential Cookies<\/strong>: Required for basic website functionality\u00a0<\/li>
              • Analytical Cookies<\/strong>: Help us understand how visitors use our site\u00a0<\/li>
              • Preference Cookies<\/strong>: Remember your settings and choices\u00a0<\/li>
              • Marketing Cookies<\/strong>: Track your activity across websites for advertising purposes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Data Sharing and Disclosure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                We may share your personal information with:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Trusted third parties who help us operate our website, conduct our business, or provide services, under strict confidentiality agreements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Organizations that collaborate with us on specific programs or events, with your consent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
                We never sell your personal information to third parties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Data Security<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                DigiWomen primarily operates in Quebec, Canada. If we transfer your information outside of Canada or the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data according to applicable laws.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or by direct communication when possible. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Policy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
                DigiWomen [Contact Email] [Physical Address] [Phone Number]<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

                For residents of Quebec and the European Economic Area, we will obtain explicit consent before collecting or processing your personal information when required by law.

                You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe methods provided in our communications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Privacy Policy Who We Are DigiWomen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting women in the digital industry through resources, opportunities, and networking. For questions regarding this policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document. Last Updated: 06\/02\/2025 Our Commitment to Your Privacy At DigiWomen, we\u2019re committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, and programs. Applicable Legislation This Privacy Policy complies with: Quebec\u2019s Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector) Canada\u2019s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)The European Union\u2019s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Information We Collect Information You Provide to Us When you interact with DigiWomen, we may collect: Contact information (name, email address, phone number) Professional information (job title, company) Educational background Program participation history Survey responses Communication preferences Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website, we automatically collect:IP addressBrowser type and versionDevice informationPages visited and time spentReferring websiteGeographic location (country\/city)Cookies and similar technologies How We Use Your Information Essential Purposes Providing access to our programs and services Processing membership applications Responding to your inquiries Sending important administrative notifications With Your Consent Sending newsletters and event invitations Providing personalized content and recommendations Conducting research to improve our programs Sharing opportunities from partner organizations Legal Basis for Processing We process your personal information based on: Your explicit consent Fulfillment of our service agreements Legitimate interests in operating and improving our services Compliance with legal obligations Data Retention We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Your Privacy Rights Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to: Access your personal information Correct inaccurate information Request the deletion of your data Restrict or object to processing Data portability Withdraw consent at any time To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. Cookies and Similar Technologies Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you interact with our content. Types of Cookies We Use Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality\u00a0 Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site\u00a0 Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices\u00a0 Marketing Cookies: Track your activity across websites for advertising purposes You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit functionality. Data Sharing and Disclosure We may share your personal information with: Service Providers Trusted third parties who help us operate our website, conduct our business, or provide services, under strict confidentiality agreements. Program Partners Organizations that collaborate with us on specific programs or events, with your consent. Legal Requirements When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.We never sell your personal information to third parties. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. International Data Transfers DigiWomen primarily operates in Quebec, Canada. If we transfer your information outside of Canada or the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data according to applicable laws. Children\u2019s Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or by direct communication when possible. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Policy. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:DigiWomen [Contact Email] [Physical Address] [Phone Number] Your Consent By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. For residents of Quebec and the European Economic Area, we will obtain explicit consent before collecting or processing your personal information when required by law. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe methods provided in our communications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3263","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3263","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3263"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3263\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9052,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3263\/revisions\/9052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}