Effective Date: July 10, 2025
West Van Card Show operates the https://westvancardshow.com website (“the Website”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use the Website, as well as your choices associated with that data. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collection and Use
We collect different types of information to provide and improve the Website and related services.
Personal Data
While using the Website, you or your child may be asked to provide personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Phone number
Usage Data
We may collect data on how the Website is accessed and used. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
- Diagnostic and technical data
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., beacons, tags, scripts) to monitor Website activity and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when one is being sent. However, some features of the Website may not function properly without them.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Session Cookies: To operate the Website
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings
- Security Cookies: For security purposes
Use of Data
West Van Card Show uses collected data to:
- Provide and maintain the Website
- Notify users about changes
- Enable interactive features
- Provide customer support
- Analyze usage to improve services
- Monitor Website performance
- Detect and address technical issues
- Provide age-appropriate content and services, where relevant
Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your province or country, including Canada, where data protection laws may differ. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to protect your data in accordance with this policy.
Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your Personal Data in good faith if necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect West Van Card Show’s rights or property
- Investigate potential misconduct
- Protect users or the public
- Defend against legal claims
Security of Data
We use commercially acceptable methods to protect your Personal Data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google may use this data to personalize ads within its network. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect the Website from spam and abuse. It may collect information such as your IP address and browser settings. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Mailchimp
We use Mailchimp to manage email subscriptions and communications. Your data may be stored on Mailchimp’s servers. For more, see Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy.
Children’s Privacy
We welcome users under the age of 18. Protecting the privacy of minors is important to us.
If you are under 18, you may use the Website with permission from a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect more personal data than is necessary. Where required, we may request parental consent for certain features (e.g., newsletter signup or contests).
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us without your permission, please contact us at web@westvancardshow.com. We will take prompt steps to remove the data.
We make efforts to comply with privacy regulations such as:
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for U.S. visitors
- Canadian laws including PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies to help operate the Website, provide services on our behalf, or analyze how the Website is used. These providers have access to your data only to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security. Please review their policies before providing personal data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” and, where applicable, by posting a notice on the Website or sending an email before the changes take effect.
We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: web@westvancardshow.com
Website: https://westvancardshow.com