PRIVACY POLICY

Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters Indigenous Arts and Cultures Privacy Policy

This website is owned and operated by Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters Indigenous Arts and Cultures.
Last updated: February 2, 2026

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

1. What information we collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us.

a) Newsletter subscriptions
When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect:

• Your name (if you provide it)
• Your email address

b) Event or workshop registration
When you register for an event or workshop, we may collect:

• Your name
• Contact information (such as email address and phone number)
• Registration details related to the event
• Payment and transaction information (such as payment confirmation or transaction ID)

We do not store full credit card numbers ourselves.

c) Website cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our site. This information is collected in an aggregated way and is not used to personally identify you. This information may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• General location (such as city or country)
• Device and browser information

2. How we use your information

We use your information only for purposes you would reasonably expect, including:

• Sending newsletters and updates you have subscribed to,
• Communicating with you about events, workshops, or requests you have made,
• Registering you for events and workshops,
• Processing payments and confirming transactions,
• Improving our website and programs through analytics.

3. Who we share your information with

We only share your information when necessary and for the purposes described above.

a) Employees and volunteers
Your information may be shared with our employees and volunteers who need it to:

• Communicate with you,
• Organize events and workshops,
• Fulfill your requests.

b) Third-party service providers
We use trusted third-party services to help us operate, including:

• Registration platforms,
• Payment processing services,
• Website analytics providers.

These service providers only receive the information needed to perform their services and are required to protect your information. We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. How we protect your information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:

• Limiting access to those who need it,
• Using secure third-party platforms for payments and registrations,
• Protecting digital records with appropriate security measures.

5. How long we keep your information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected,
• Meet legal or accounting requirements.

When information is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.

6. Your choices and rights

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time,
• Ask what personal information we have about you,
• Request corrections to your information,
• Ask us to delete your personal information, where appropriate.

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated date.

8. Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters Indigenous Arts and Cultures
Email: info@eaglespirits.ca