Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Sport Calgary is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing, supporting, and connecting sport in Calgary. Our website address is: https://sportcalgary.ca.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and Sport Calgary’s organizational Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you: 

  • Visit or browse our website
  • Register for programs, events, newsletters, or accounts
  • Submit forms, inquiries, or comments
  • Upload content (such as images)

 

Personal information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, IP address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, you are encouraged to remove embedded location data (EXIF GPS) before uploading. Images published on the website may be downloaded by visitors, who could extract embedded location data if present.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and support website functionality.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Save user preferences and login details
  • Improve website performance and usability
  • Support security and administrative functions

Specific uses include:

  • Comment cookies (name, email, website) saved for convenience for up to one year
  • Temporary cookies to confirm browser compatibility
  • Login and screen preference cookies (lasting from two days up to one year)
  • Post-editing cookies that expire after one day

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you have visited those websites directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, particularly if you are logged into those platforms.

Sport Calgary is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and administer programs, services, and events
  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and relevant opportunities
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Meet legal, regulatory, and operational requirements

Sharing of Personal Information

Sport Calgary does not sell personal information.

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers who assist in website operations, communications, or security
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Sport Calgary and its users

 

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email as part of security verification.

Data Retention

Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to allow for efficient moderation and community engagement.

For registered users (if applicable), personal information is stored within user profiles. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access this information for administrative purposes.

Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or to meet legal and operational requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request:

  • Access to the personal information we hold about you
  • A copy of your personal data in an exportable format
  • Corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion of personal information, subject to legal or administrative retention requirements

 

Requests can be submitted by contacting Sport Calgary using the details below.

Data Security

Sport Calgary takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse through administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. Some service providers may store or process data outside of Canada, in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or organizational practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Sport Calgary Email: info@sportcalgary.ca

Website: https://sportcalgary.ca