PRIVACY POLICY

A legal disclaimer

This Privacy Policy explains how Bobteam Taylor Austin (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our campaigns, make a donation, or connect with us through sponsorship, events, or social media.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable Canadian laws (including PIPEDA) and international standards.

The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy - the basics

Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.

Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.

What to include in the Privacy Policy

Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.

To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Name, email address, and contact details (when you subscribe, donate, or reach out).
Payment information (processed securely via our third-party provider).
Social media handles or usernames if you engage with our content.
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies for analytics purposes.
Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or email.'

How We Use Your Information

To process donations and issue receipts.
To communicate updates about Taylor Austin’s journey, competitions, and Olympic campaigns.
To fulfill merchandise or reward shipments.
To analyze engagement and improve our website and communications.
To comply with legal or accounting requirements.

How We Protect Your Information

We use secure servers, encrypted payment processing, and limited access protocols to ensure your information remains confidential and protected against unauthorized use.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share limited information with:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms).
Official sport and sponsorship partners only with your consent.
Legal authorities if required by law.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel) to improve user experience and measure campaign impact. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at info@bobteamaustin.ca.

You can also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time through the link provided in our emails.

Minors

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page with the revised date noted at the bottom.

Sponsorship Information

By submitting a sponsorship or volunteer form, you agree to allow us to contact you regarding partnership opportunities or updates related to the team.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact:
Team Taylor Austin
Email: info@bobteamaustin.ca
Website: bobteamaustin.ca

Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.

To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.