Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

The Okanagan Manufacturing Network Society (“OKMN”, “we”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, apply for membership, register for events, or otherwise engage with OKMN.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Apply for or manage an OKMN membership
  • Register for OKMN events, workshops, or programs
  • Subscribe to communications or updates
  • Contact us through our website or by email

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or company name
  • Job title or role
  • Phone number
  • Industry or manufacturing-related information
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

We may also collect limited non-personal information (such as browser type or general website usage data) through standard analytics tools to help us improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Administer memberships and member communications
  • Manage event registrations, attendance, and logistics
  • Share information about OKMN programs, events, and initiatives
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Improve OKMN services, programming, and website functionality
  • Meet legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to OKMN’s mission or activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

OKMN does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share personal information only in limited circumstances:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting, email communication platforms, or CRM systems) strictly to support OKMN operations
  • When required by law or legal process
  • With your explicit consent

In some cases, limited information may be shared with event sponsors, partners, or other participants where this is reasonably related to the activity (for example, attendee lists, introductions, or reporting on program participation), and where such sharing is disclosed in advance or is consistent with the context in which the information was collected.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and to understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies help us analyze website traffic and improve user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

While we strive to safeguard personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Withdraw consent to receive communications from OKMN at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

8. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada and the laws of the Province of British Columbia applicable therein.