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UBC Privacy Code
Scope And Application Of The UBC Privacy Code:
The scope and application of the UBC Privacy Code are as follows:
The UBC Privacy Code applies to Personal Information about UBC Contributors and non-contributor Persons who interact with UBC that is collected, used or disclosed by UBC.
The UBC Privacy Code applies to the management of Personal Information in any form whether oral, electronic or written. UBC reserves the right to amend this UBC Privacy Code from time to time.
The application of the UBC Privacy Code is subject to the requirements or provisions of any applicable legislation, regulations or agreements (such as collective agreements), or the order of any court or other lawful authority.
Exclusions from privacy protection: The UBC Privacy Code does not impose any limits on the collection, use or disclosure of the following information by a UBC literary society: a) information that is publicly available, such as a Person’s name, address, telephone number and electronic address, when listed in a directory or made available through directory assistance; b) business-contact information, such as the name, title or business address or telephone number of a contributor of an organization; c) information collected, used or disclosed in the course of journalistic, literary or artistic activities; or d) aggregate information that cannot be associated with a specific person, such as demographic statistics about UBC readers, or number of visitors and average time spent on a website.
Purposes for Collection of Personal Information:
UBC has collected and collects Personal Information for the following purposes: a) to establish and maintain responsible professional relations with Individuals and to provide ongoing service; b) to understand Individual needs; c) to develop, enhance, market or provide products and services; d) to manage and develop its operations, including personnel matters; and e) to meet legal or regulatory requirements, including to protect or defend a legal interest, and in connection with an actual or possible UBC re-organization, merger or amalgamation with another entity, or an actual or possible sale of all or a substantial portion of the assets of UBC, provided that the Personal Information disclosed continues to be used by the entity acquiring the information either for evaluation of the possible transaction, or, on completion of any such transaction, for the purposes permitted by this Privacy Policy.
As examples of the above:
Obtaining Consent:
UBC will make a reasonable effort to make sure Persons understand how their Personal Information will be used by UBC. UBC will obtain consent from Persons before or when it collects or uses the Personal Information. UBC will not attempt to deceive Persons into giving consent.
A Person’s consent can be expressed, implied, or given through an authorized representative. A Person can withdraw consent at any time, with certain exceptions noted herein. UBC, however, may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without the Person’s knowledge or consent in exceptional circumstances where such collection, use or disclosure is permitted or as required by law.
Note: If any Person at any time has any questions or concerns about UBC’s privacy practices, the Person can provide information to UBC by sending an email with their inquiry (click here).
Refusing or withdrawing Consent:
Subject to legal and contractual requirements, a Person can refuse to consent to UBC’s collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information about the Person, or a Person may withdraw the Person's consent to UBC’s further collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information at any time in the future by giving UBC reasonable notice, unless: i) the consent relates to certain information required for credit approval which a Person applies for or accepts, ii) the consent is otherwise required by law or iii) the use or disclosure is permitted by law or is related to the legal or regulatory requirements described herein. If a Person refuses or withdraws the Person's consent, UBC may not be able to provide the Person or continue to provide the Person with some products, services or information which may be of value to the Person.
Internet Aspects:
Personal Information may be collected by UBC. Although information collected, used or disclosed on the Internet often does not constitute Personal Information (and to the extent that such is the case, then the obligations under the UBC Privacy Code do not extend to such information).
Links To Other Sites And Advertisements
A UBC service may contain links to other websites and services. While UBC try to link only to sites and services that share UBC high standards and respect for privacy, a user should understand that UBC is not responsible for the content of, or the privacy practices employed by, other companies or websites. This UBC Privacy Code applies only to the UBC services related to this UBC Privacy Code.
Scope And Application Of The UBC Privacy Code:
The scope and application of the UBC Privacy Code are as follows:
The UBC Privacy Code applies to Personal Information about UBC Contributors and non-contributor Persons who interact with UBC that is collected, used or disclosed by UBC.
- Contributors in this context includes past and present contributors to UBC.
- Non-contributor Persons in this context includes Individuals who are viewers, readers, advertisers, contest participants, Internet users who are exposed to the media content of UBC or a UBC literary society and about whom UBC collects Personal Information.
The UBC Privacy Code applies to the management of Personal Information in any form whether oral, electronic or written. UBC reserves the right to amend this UBC Privacy Code from time to time.
The application of the UBC Privacy Code is subject to the requirements or provisions of any applicable legislation, regulations or agreements (such as collective agreements), or the order of any court or other lawful authority.
Exclusions from privacy protection: The UBC Privacy Code does not impose any limits on the collection, use or disclosure of the following information by a UBC literary society: a) information that is publicly available, such as a Person’s name, address, telephone number and electronic address, when listed in a directory or made available through directory assistance; b) business-contact information, such as the name, title or business address or telephone number of a contributor of an organization; c) information collected, used or disclosed in the course of journalistic, literary or artistic activities; or d) aggregate information that cannot be associated with a specific person, such as demographic statistics about UBC readers, or number of visitors and average time spent on a website.
Purposes for Collection of Personal Information:
UBC has collected and collects Personal Information for the following purposes: a) to establish and maintain responsible professional relations with Individuals and to provide ongoing service; b) to understand Individual needs; c) to develop, enhance, market or provide products and services; d) to manage and develop its operations, including personnel matters; and e) to meet legal or regulatory requirements, including to protect or defend a legal interest, and in connection with an actual or possible UBC re-organization, merger or amalgamation with another entity, or an actual or possible sale of all or a substantial portion of the assets of UBC, provided that the Personal Information disclosed continues to be used by the entity acquiring the information either for evaluation of the possible transaction, or, on completion of any such transaction, for the purposes permitted by this Privacy Policy.
As examples of the above:
- UBC may from time to time use a Person’s Personal Information to contact the Person about changes, enhancements or similar notices related to UBC products and services;
- if a Person indicated that he/she was interested in receiving offers or information from UBC or certain of our selected sponsors or advertisers, UBC may send the Person materials about products and services that UBC feels may be of interest to the Person; and
- if a Person enters a contest or other promotion offered on a UBC website, UBC may, under the rules of the promotion, use the Person’s name and certain other information to administer the promotion, such as contacting, announcing and promoting the winners of the promotion.
Obtaining Consent:
UBC will make a reasonable effort to make sure Persons understand how their Personal Information will be used by UBC. UBC will obtain consent from Persons before or when it collects or uses the Personal Information. UBC will not attempt to deceive Persons into giving consent.
A Person’s consent can be expressed, implied, or given through an authorized representative. A Person can withdraw consent at any time, with certain exceptions noted herein. UBC, however, may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without the Person’s knowledge or consent in exceptional circumstances where such collection, use or disclosure is permitted or as required by law.
Note: If any Person at any time has any questions or concerns about UBC’s privacy practices, the Person can provide information to UBC by sending an email with their inquiry (click here).
Refusing or withdrawing Consent:
Subject to legal and contractual requirements, a Person can refuse to consent to UBC’s collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information about the Person, or a Person may withdraw the Person's consent to UBC’s further collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information at any time in the future by giving UBC reasonable notice, unless: i) the consent relates to certain information required for credit approval which a Person applies for or accepts, ii) the consent is otherwise required by law or iii) the use or disclosure is permitted by law or is related to the legal or regulatory requirements described herein. If a Person refuses or withdraws the Person's consent, UBC may not be able to provide the Person or continue to provide the Person with some products, services or information which may be of value to the Person.
Internet Aspects:
Personal Information may be collected by UBC. Although information collected, used or disclosed on the Internet often does not constitute Personal Information (and to the extent that such is the case, then the obligations under the UBC Privacy Code do not extend to such information).
Links To Other Sites And Advertisements
A UBC service may contain links to other websites and services. While UBC try to link only to sites and services that share UBC high standards and respect for privacy, a user should understand that UBC is not responsible for the content of, or the privacy practices employed by, other companies or websites. This UBC Privacy Code applies only to the UBC services related to this UBC Privacy Code.
