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Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect information on this website.
Last updated: May 2026
Who we are
Sunshine Coast Ground Search and Rescue (SCGSAR) is a volunteer search and rescue organization serving the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. This policy applies to our website at sunshinecoastsar.ca.
Information we collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to browse this website. We may collect the following information automatically:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser/device type. This is collected through standard web server logs and, if enabled, analytics software.
- Contact form submissions — if you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies
This website uses a small number of cookies:
- Functional cookies — used to remember your cookie consent preference so we do not show the notice on every page visit.
- Third-party fonts — we load fonts from Google Fonts, which may set its own cookies or collect limited usage data. See Google's privacy policy for details.
We do not use advertising cookies or behavioural tracking cookies.
How we use your information
Any information collected is used only to:
- Operate and improve this website
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Understand how visitors use our site in aggregate (no individual profiling)
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Data retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry. Web server logs are retained for a limited period for security and operational purposes.
Your rights (PIPEDA)
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact page.
External links
This website contains links to external sites (e.g. BC government, AdventureSmart, donation processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Children's privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent through our contact page.