This Privacy Statement describes how Visions of Science Network for Learning ("we” or “us”) collects, uses and discloses personal information about (1) visitors to our website; (2) donors, sponsors, and attendees at fundraising events; (3) volunteers; (4) students and student family members; and (5) employees (collectively "you"). This Privacy Statement, informs you how we collect, use and disclose personal information whether online or offline. Visions of Science Network for Learning will take reasonable steps to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Statement and applicable law.
The Personal Information We Collect
Visions of Science Network for Learning collects personal information when you voluntarily provide it, for example when you: correspond with us; complete our website forms; donate funds; register to attend or sponsor an event; register or participate as an student, volunteer or family member; participate in a survey; respond to a subscription offer; purchase promotional products; request to be on a mailing list or are hired as an employee.
Visions of Science Network for Learning may collect personal information about individuals who are under the age of majority, 19, or who are otherwise not able to give valid consent. At or before the time Visions of Science Network for Learning collects personal information about such an individual, we will seek the consent of someone who is able to give consent on their behalf, such as the individual's parent or legal guardian.
The amount and type of personal information we ask from you depends on whether you are simply visiting our website or whether you are participating (or seeking to participate) in our programs and services. The type of information we request may include:
Web-site visitor information
Name, address, telephone number, and email address (“contact information”)
- contact information
- gender
- date of birth
- medical insurance number and history (only for camps)
- photographs of you
- criminal record check
- contact information
- volunteer screening information
- biographical information
- coaching certification
- photographs of you
- criminal record check
- reference checks
- contact information
- organization (if applicable)
- credit card information
- bank account information
Visions of Science Network for Learning use the personal information that you provide only for the purposes for which it was provided, namely to:
General purposes
- establish your identity
- administer and manage our programs and services
- communicate with you
- provide you with our newsletter
- respond to your inquiries
In addition to the general purposes described above, if you are a current or potential student, your information may be used to:
- establish your eligibility for registration as an student
- establish your eligibility to participate in our programs or receive our services
- communicate with your immediate family members
- ensure your health and safety needs and enable effective handling of medical emergencies
- statistical analysis where your data would be part of an aggregate
In addition to the general purposes described above, if you are a current or potential volunteer, your information may be used to:
- establish your eligibility for registration as a volunteer
- establish your eligibility to participate in our programs or receive our services
- statistical analysis where your data would be part of an aggregate
In addition to the general purposes described above, if you are a current or potential sponsor or donor, your information may be used to:
- process your donation
- administer your sponsorship of our programs and services
- request financial support
- provide information about intellectual disabilities, our programs and services, volunteer opportunities and upcoming promotions or events offered by
If sponsors or donors prefer that Visions of Science Network for Learning not use or disclose their personal information for fundraising or to provide further information, sponsors or donors may opt out of such uses and/or disclosures by contacting the Privacy Officer (contact information provided below)
We may also share your personal information with third party data processors, vendors, suppliers and providers responsible for administering marketing, fundraising, and promotional activities or for providing programs and services, on our behalf. We contractually require the organizations with which we provide your personal information for these purposes to have policies regarding personal information consistent with our Privacy Statement or to abide by our policies as relevant to the personal information provided to them.
ConsentBy providing us with your personal information, you, or if you are a minor or are otherwise not capable of giving consent, your authorized representatives, parent or legal guardian, consent to our collection, use and disclosure of that information as described in this Privacy Statement as amended from time to time or as described at or before the time of collection, use or disclosure, as the case may be. If you do not want your personal information to be collected, used or disclosed in this manner, then please either (1) do not submit your personal information to us, or (2) exercise opt-out procedures described above or as may be offered at the time of collection. If you have submitted personal information and wish to withdraw your consent to its retention, use or disclosure, please contact the Privacy Officer (contact information below). You may withdraw your consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide some programs or services to you.
Where permitted or required by law, Visions of Science Network for Learning may collect, use or disclose your personal information without your consent, for example to maintain contribution records to meet requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Protection of Personal Information
Visions of Science Network for Learning takes precautions with personal information submitted by you, including physical, organizational, and technological measures. However, given that electronically transmitted data is not 100% secure, we make no warranties as to the security of any information that you submit electronically, which you do at your own risk.
Cookie Technology
The Visions of Science Network for Learning website logs the IP address (or domain name), but not the e-mail address, of visitors. This information is aggregated and logged, and used to measure statistical information about usage of the site, including but not limited to the total number of visits, average time spent on the site, and pages viewed, both in real-time, and within a certain historical time frame. VoSNL uses this aggregated information to measure the use of our site and to improve the content and usage of our site.
Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites owned and operated by third parties. The third parties who operate these sites may treat the collection, use and disclosure of personal information differently than we do. We therefore encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before disclosing your information to any third party. Visions of Science Network for Learning is not responsible for the data collection, use and disclosure practices of companies or organizations to which our website may provide links.
How to Access or Correct Your Personal Information
Visions of Science Network for Learning will establish and maintain a file of the personal information that you provide to us. Your file will be kept by Visions of Science Network for Learning and will be accessible at 50 Markham Road, unit 3, Toronto. Ontario, M1M 2Z4. Only Visions of Science Network for Learning employees, agents and mandataries who need to access your file in the course of their duties will have access to your file.
If you wish to request access to or correct your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer (contact information below). Some information may not be accessed in certain circumstances, for example if it contains personal information of other persons or for legal reasons. To protect your personal information, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting you access to, or making corrections to, your personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement was created on March 31, 2006 and Visions of Science Network for Learning may change this Privacy Statement from time to time. If Visions of Science Network for Learning makes a material change, this Privacy Statement will be updated accordingly and we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals. We recommend that you review this Privacy Statement periodically so that you are aware of any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any inquiries, requests or complaints regarding our Privacy Statement, please contact the Privacy Officer by:- Sending an email to: fajeffers@rogers.com
- Writing to: Privacy Officer, Visions of Science Network for Learning, 50 Markham Road, unit 3, Toronto. Ontario, M1M 2Z4
- Calling 416 264 7039 or 416 839 2442.
