Last updated: October 25, 2026
Humber Bay Sailing Centre (HBSC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sailing education and recreational sailing. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information through our website, www.hbsailing.com.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
Register for sailing courses, memberships, events or other activities.
Complete an online form or contact us.
Subscribe to our newsletters or communications.
Make a payment or donation.
Use our website.
This information may include your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, registration details and other information you voluntarily provide.
Our website may also collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited and website usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Process registrations, memberships and payments.
Communicate about courses, activities, events and club operations.
Respond to questions and requests.
Send newsletters and updates, subject to your communication preferences and applicable law.
Improve our website and services.
Meet legal, administrative and safety obligations.
We only collect information reasonably necessary for these purposes.
3. Sharing Your Information
HBSC does not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with registrations, payment processing, website hosting, email communications and other operational services.
We may also disclose information when required by law or where necessary for legitimate safety or administrative purposes.
Some service providers may process or store information outside Canada, where different privacy laws may apply.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity and improve the user experience.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, our website’s cookie preferences.
5. Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for its intended purpose or to meet applicable legal requirements.
6. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact HBSC to request access to, or correction of, your personal information.
You may also withdraw consent for certain uses of your information, subject to applicable legal or operational requirements.
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. HBSC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology or legal requirements. The latest version will be available on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Humber Bay Sailing Centre
Website: www.hbsailing.com
Email: webmaster@hbsailing.com