The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws.
Collection of Personal Information
CABL collects personal information from its members, volunteers, donors, and individuals who use our services. The personal information we collect may include your name, address, email address, telephone number, occupation, and other information that you voluntarily provide to us. We may also collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Use of Personal Information
CABL uses your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide you with our services, including membership benefits, event invitations, and newsletters
- To process donations and issue tax receipts
- To communicate with you about our organization and events
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Disclosure of Personal Information
CABL may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
- To service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as our website hosting provider and email marketing service provider
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as a court order or subpoena
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of CABL, our members, or others
We will not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Mailing Lists
CABL maintains a mailing list of individuals who have consented to receive communications from us. We may use this mailing list to send you newsletters, event invitations, and other communications that we believe may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email or by contacting us using the contact information below.
Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
CABL complies with CASL, which regulates commercial electronic messages (CEMs) sent to Canadian recipients. If you are a Canadian resident, we will only send you CEMs if you have provided express or implied consent. Express consent requires that you have provided a clear and explicit indication that you wish to receive CEMs from us. Implied consent may exist if you have an existing business or non-business relationship with us, or if you have publicly disclosed your contact information without indicating that you do not wish to receive CEMs. You may withdraw your consent to receive CEMs at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email or by contacting us using the contact information below.
Storage and Security of Personal Information
CABL stores and processes your personal information in secure servers. We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.
Retention of Personal Information
CABL retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we securely destroy or anonymize it.
Access and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by CABL. To request access or correction, please contact us using the contact information below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at info@cabl.ca or by mail at:
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
20 Toronto Street, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5C 2B8
CABL reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website. Your continued use of our website and services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.