Last Updated: July 2026
The Denman Island Museum & Archives is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. On our website, this primarily happens when you use our Contact Form. The information collected includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Any personal message or context you choose to include in your inquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through the contact form strictly to:
- Respond to your questions, feedback, or archive inquiries.
- Provide the information or services you have requested.
We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing, nor do we sell, rent, or trade your personal details with any third parties.
3. Consent
When you submit your name and email address via our contact form, you are giving us implied consent to use that information to communicate with you regarding your specific request. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us directly.
4. Data Security and Retention
We take the security of your data seriously. The Denman Island Museum & Archives employs standard digital security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or modification.
We only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by local record-keeping standards.
5. Your Rights
Under British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Ask us to delete your personal information from our digital records.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:
Denman Island Museum & Archives
Denman Island, BC, Canada
