Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 17, 2026
Overview
Data and AI Vancouver Island (DAVI) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website or engage with our initiative.
DAVI is co-led by Circle Innovation and Victoria Data Society.
Information we collect
Information you provide
When you use our contact form, you voluntarily provide your name, email address, organisation, and message. We collect this information solely to respond to your enquiry and to facilitate your involvement in the DAVI initiative.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This information is used to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- Facilitate your participation in DAVI events, action teams, and other activities
- Send relevant updates about the initiative, only with your consent
- Analyse website usage to improve our content and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our community
Information sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- DAVI co-leads and organisers, solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or facilitating your involvement
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website, subject to confidentiality agreements
- Authorities when required by law or to protect the safety of our community
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-party links
Our website contains links to external websites operated by partner organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.