Accessibility
Accessibility Statement
This is an accessibility statement from Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. ICCCVan is partially conformant with WCAG 2.0 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Cookies
This is the Cookie Policy for Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver, accessible from https://icccvan.ca
What Are Cookies
As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or ‘break’ certain elements of the sites functionality.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
Disabling Cookies
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of the this site. Therefore it is recommended that you do not disable cookies. This Cookies Policy was created with the help of the Cookies Policy Generator.
The Cookies We Set
- Account related cookies If you create an account with us then we will use cookies for the management of the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out however in some cases they may remain afterwards to remember your site preferences when logged out.
- Login related cookies We use cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure that you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.
- Email newsletters related cookies This site offers newsletter or email subscription services and cookies may be used to remember if you are already registered and whether to show certain notifications which might only be valid to subscribed/unsubscribed users.
- Orders processing related cookies This site offers e-commerce or payment facilities and some cookies are essential to ensure that your order is remembered between pages so that we can process it properly.
- Forms related cookies When you submit data to through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
- Site preferences cookies In order to provide you with a great experience on this site we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs when you use it. In order to remember your preferences we need to set cookies so that this information can be called whenever you interact with a page is affected by your preferences.
Third Party Cookies
In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.
- This site uses Google Analytics which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solution on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.
- From time to time we test new features and make subtle changes to the way that the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.
More Information
Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren’t sure whether you need or not it’s usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site.
However if you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:
Privacy Policy
LAST UPDATE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY – May 2021
This Privacy Policy is applicable to Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver and sets out our policy on the gathering and use of information on this site and our other sites (collectively “Sites”). The Company is committed to providing safe web sites for visitors of all ages and has implemented this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. The Company complies with Canadian Federal and Provincial privacy laws and regulations including the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act.
Although you are not required to register to access our Sites, you may be asked to provide us with personal information when you visit certain sections of our Sites. Your use of our Sites signifies your acknowledgement and consent to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not continue to use our Sites. Your continued use of the Sites signifies your acceptance of these terms and any changes in effect at the time of use.
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal Information is information about you that identifies you as an individual, for example, your name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through responses to surveys, search functions, questionnaires, feedback, Tell Your Story forms and the like. On some of our Sites, we offer health assessment tools that ask you to provide self-assessment information. We may also ask you to provide additional information such as your e-mail address if you want to obtain additional services, information, participate in a contest or to resolve complaints or concerns.
HOW DOES COMPANY USE INFORMATION GATHERED ABOUT ONLINE VISITORS?
Before forwarding us any personal information, please be advised that any information gathered on our Sites may be used in the aggregate for research and development relating to our Sites and/or for future site development and, if you ask us to, to send you promotional materials. In particular, we may use information gathered about you for the following purposes: to monitor interest in our range of products and to assist us to tailor the content of our Sites to your needs by collecting information about your preferences through tracking of patterns page views on our Sites; to create a profile relating to you in order to show you the content that might be of interest to you and to display the content according to your preferences; and, in circumstances where you have indicated that you wish to receive additional information, to send you information about us and promotional material about our products together with details of any offers we may have available from time to time.
PROMOTIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL OFFERS
With the permission of an online visitor, information submitted at the time of registration or submission may be used for marketing and promotional purposes by the Company provided notice of this fact is made available online. If a visitor objects to such use for any reason, he/she may prevent that use, either by e-mail request or by modifying the registration information provided. The Company uses reasonable efforts to maintain visitors’ information in a secure environment. If you have submitted personal information and want to change it or opt-out, please contact us as described below.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
The Company will not disclose personal information that you provide on its Sites to any third parties other than to a Company agent except: i) in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy, or ii) to comply with legal requirements such as a law, regulation, warrant, subpoena or court order, and/or iii) if you are reporting an adverse event/side effect, in which case the Company may be required to disclose such information to bodies such as, but not limited to, Canadian and/or international regulatory authorities. Please note that any of these disclosures may involve the storage or processing of personal information outside of Canada and may therefore be subject to different privacy laws than those applicable in Canada, including laws that require the disclosure of personal information to governmental authorities under circumstances that are different than those that apply in Canada.
COOKIES
The Company, in common with many web site operators, may use standard technology called “cookies” on its Sites. Cookies are small data files that are downloaded onto your computer when you visit a particular web site. You can disable cookies by turning them off in your browser; however, some areas of the Sites may not function properly if you do so.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ONLINE
The Company considers the protection of children’s privacy, especially online, to be of the utmost importance. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children nor do we allow them to become registered users of, or to request information through, our Sites or help-seeking information lines.
ADDITIONAL TERMS FOR CERTAIN WEBSITES
The following additional information applies to our Sites that require registration. Generally, you are not required to provide personal information as a condition of using our Sites, except as may be necessary to provide you with a product or service that you have requested. However, some of our Sites are restricted to certain individuals such as health care professionals or our prescription drug patients and we may require these individuals to register upon entry by providing us with certain information.
PROTECTION OF INFORMATION:
Our Commitment to Security
We have put in place physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and help prevent unauthorized access, maintain data security, and correctly use the information we collect online. The Company applies security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, such as retaining information in secure facilities and making personal information accessible only to authorized employees on a need-to-know basis.
Storage of Information:
Personal information you share with us is stored on our database servers at Company data centers (in whatever country they may be located), or hosted by third parties who have entered into agreements with us that require them to observe our Privacy Policy.
POLICY CHANGE:
If we alter our Privacy Policy, any changes will be posted on this page of our Site so that you are always informed of the information we collect about you, how we use it and the circumstances under which we may disclose it.
ACCEPTANCE OF OUR PRIVACY POLICY:
By using this Site or any other The Company Site or interactive banner ads, you signify your acceptance of our Privacy Policy, and you adhere to the terms and conditions posted on the Site. By submitting your information, you agree that it will be governed by our Privacy Policy.
There may be links from our Sites to other web sites; note that this Privacy Policy applies only to our Sites and not to web sites of other companies or organizations to which our Sites may be linked. You must check on any linked sites for the privacy policy that applies to that site and/or make any necessary inquiries in respect of that privacy policy with the operator of the linked site. These links to third party websites are provided as a convenience and are for informational purposes only. The Company does not endorse, and is not responsible for, these linked websites.
Privacy Shield (PIPEDA)
Last Updated: January 25, 2021
Data Processing Details
| Owner & Data Controller Details | Processor Details |
|---|---|
| GDPR requires companies dealing with EU citizens to have a Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy is published clearly on this website. All data collected on this website is for Ireland – Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver located at 902-1111 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6E1T9 Please contact hello@icccvan.ca for any further queries around GDPR or your data. | Jamie Sheehan Web Design Ltd Jamie Sheehan dpo@jsweb.design |
Among the types of Personal Data that this Application collects, by itself or through third parties, there are Cookies, Usage Data name, phone number and email address.
Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.
The Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Application.
All Data requested by this Application is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Application to provide its services. In cases where this Application specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without any consequences on the availability or the functioning of the service.
Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.
Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools – by this Application or by the owners of third-party services used by this Application serves the purpose of providing the service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.
Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Application and confirm that they have the third party’s consent to provide the Data to the Owner.
Our Data Protection Officer Details are as follows:
Name:
Fergal Harris
Email:
fergal@icccvan.ca
Applications in use with our website
We don’t share your data with third-parties in a way as to reveal any of your personal information like email, name, etc. If you are a client with a registered account, your personal information can be accessed by our Board Members and technical staff in order to provide you support.
We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer to outside parties any personally-identifiable information without your opt in consent when becoming a member. The only exceptions to that rule are for partners we have to share limited data with in order to provide the services you expect from us.
Stripe
We are integrated with Stripe to manage payments for membership. Stripe will collect personal data such as Name and Credit Card information when signing up for membership on our website.
Privacy Policy
https://stripe.com/en-gb-ca/privacy
Mailchimp
Mailchimp is used for sending communications with our users via email. We use Mailchimp to inform our users about upcoming events and the latest news.
Privacy Policy
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy
Terms of Use
Last updated: June 21, 2021
Welcome to the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver (“ICCCVan”) website. By accessing or using our website located at https://icccvan.ca (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.
2. Changes to Terms
ICCCVan reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on the Site. You are advised to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
3. Membership and Accounts
Users do not need to create an account to access the Site. However, certain features, such as member profiles and certain materials, require a membership. Memberships are annual subscriptions available for individual users and corporate users.
4. Information Collection and Use
We collect users’ names, emails, contact information, and payment information when they purchase memberships or event tickets. This information is strictly controlled and monitored in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. Content and Services
The Site offers various types of content, including articles, videos, and user content published to the member directory. ICCCVan owns all content provided on the Site. Members may share content with permission from ICCCVan.
6. User Conduct
Users are prohibited from:
- Promoting hate speech
- Spamming
- Hacking
- Using bots
- Advertising or engaging in any illegal activities
Violation of these rules may result in termination of access to the Site and its services.
7. Payments and Refunds
Payments are handled via Stripe. Refunds are provided within 10 days of membership start. Cancellations are effective for the duration of the membership period. Users who cancel within the 10-day period will not have access to membership content on the Site.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site is the property of ICCCVan. Unauthorized use of any content on the Site without permission is prohibited.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind. ICCCVan does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content on the Site. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
ICCCVan will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Site or the inability to use the Site, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@icccvan.ca.