Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1st, 2025.

Welcome to the official website of the British Columbia Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an event through the Site
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Contact us via forms or email

This information may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Event registration details
  • Other information relevant to the event or your inquiry

We only collect personal information that is necessary to provide our services and to communicate with you effectively.

2. Use of Personal Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process your event registrations
  • To provide you with information about upcoming events
  • To respond to your inquiries or support requests
  • To send occasional updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (only with your consent)
  • To improve our website and services

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your personal information in limited circumstances, including:

  • With event organizers or partners for the purpose of managing the event you registered for
  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services (e.g., event ticketing platforms, email services), and only to the extent necessary
  • When required by law or legal process

All service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.

4. Consent

By using this Site or submitting your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the address below. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site, such as registering for events.

5. Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss. This includes physical, administrative, and technical safeguards.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to your personal information and to request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.

To make such a request, please contact us at the address provided below.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact:

Dan Cachola
webmaster@bcstars.ca